Launch Area (Noun)
Meaning
A platform from which rockets or space craft are launched.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The launch_area was a large, open space surrounded by towering scaffolding and filled with technicians and engineers.
- In emergency situations, the launch_area can be evacuated in under 10 minutes to ensure the safety of all personnel.
- After a thorough inspection, the team declared the launch_area ready for liftoff.
- Due to the high winds, the launch_area was placed on status red and the launch was delayed until further notice.
- Crews worked around the clock to prepare the launch_area for the crucial Mars mission.