launch pad

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Nasa is rolling out its giant Moon rocket to the launch pad for a second time, ahead of a mission to send astronauts around the Moon – something not attempted in more than 50 years.

From BBC

The first rehearsal, which took place in early February, ended early because of a hydrogen fuel leak at the launch pad.

From BBC

Traveling at a top speed of just 0.82 mph, the crawler moved the massive Moon rocket steadily toward the launch pad.

From Science Daily

Nasa's mega rocket has been moved to the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, as the final preparations get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

From BBC

Last year, it also completed a record 21 launches of its Electron vehicle, which serves the small satellite market, and opened a new launch pad.

From MarketWatch