launch pad

• Plateforme ou structure de lancement pour une fusée, un lanceur ou un vaisseau spatial ; également utilisé métaphoriquement pour désigner un point de départ ou une base pour un nouveau projet, une carrière ou une entreprise.

A platform or structure from which a rocket, missile, or spacecraft is launched; also used metaphorically to refer to a starting point or foundation for a new project, career, or venture.

1. Spacecraft launch siteB2formal

   A platform or structure from which a rocket, missile, or spacecraft is launched.

   aire de lancement

   • The rocket was moved to the launch pad early in the morning.
   • Engineers inspected the launch pad for any damage.
   • The launch pad is located at Cape Canaveral.

2. Starting point for a projectB2informal

   A position or situation that provides a good start for something, especially a new career or business.

   tremplin

   • This internship was a perfect launch pad for her career in finance.
   • The small startup used the grant as a launch pad for expansion.
   • His first novel served as a launch pad for his writing career.