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Meanings of launchpad in English

Catalan
plataforma de llançament

A platform from which rockets or space craft are launched.

plataforma de llançament
Usage of launchpad in English
1
When Hubble finally reached the launchpad, seven years late, confidence was high.
The Guardian
2
August has been a regular launchpad for R-rated comedies in recent years.
Reuters
3
James spoke, of course, of the launchpad of rockets and Space Shuttles.
The Guardian
4
With help from the launchpad technicians, Emma stepped out of the van.
Gravity
5
And finally, on the drive across the pitch-black desert to the launchpad.
Gravity
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Federal elections can act as a launchpad or watershed for major health reform.
The Guardian
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The conference needs to be the launchpad for our third term.
The Guardian
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Zarek could feel the deck shake as the first Viper left its launchpad.
The Cylons’ Secret
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A hangar adjacent to launchpad 39A is capable of holding only three boosters.
Wired
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Launch Control reported a fire on the launchpad and activated the fire suppression system.
Riding rockets
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They have a launchpad, yes, but nothing left to launch.
Grand junction
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Treads and main engine nozzle cleared the roof and the fire licked the launchpad.
Moonfall
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It was also the launchpad for the hack­tivist group Anonymous.
Wired
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They have a private launchpad built out onto the lake.
Nemesis Game
15
Hours before liftoff, a Soyuz rocket stands on its launchpad.
The Guardian
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It's an ideal launchpad for an exploration of the surrounding bars, clubs and restaurants.
The Guardian
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