A platform from which rockets or space craft are launched.
1 When Hubble finally reached the launchpad , seven years late, confidence was high.
2 August has been a regular launchpad for R-rated comedies in recent years.
3 James spoke, of course, of the launchpad of rockets and Space Shuttles.
4 With help from the launchpad technicians, Emma stepped out of the van.
5 And finally, on the drive across the pitch-black desert to the launchpad .
6 Federal elections can act as a launchpad or watershed for major health reform.
7 The conference needs to be the launchpad for our third term.
8 Zarek could feel the deck shake as the first Viper left its launchpad .
9 A hangar adjacent to launchpad 39A is capable of holding only three boosters.
10 Launch Control reported a fire on the launchpad and activated the fire suppression system.
11 They have a launchpad , yes, but nothing left to launch.
12 Treads and main engine nozzle cleared the roof and the fire licked the launchpad .
13 It was also the launchpad for the hacktivist group Anonymous.
14 They have a private launchpad built out onto the lake.
15 Hours before liftoff, a Soyuz rocket stands on its launchpad .
16 It's an ideal launchpad for an exploration of the surrounding bars, clubs and restaurants.
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Launchpad в диалектах
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