Questions regarding vertical rocket launch platforms and facilities in their immediate vicinity supporting final preparations for a rocket launch.
Questions tagged [launchpad]
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What is a launch vehicle resting on prior to launch?
While a launch vehicle is being fueled on the launch pad, what is holding it up? Surely not all that weight is being held up by the engine nozzles. What parts of the launch vehicle are supporting its entire weight prior to ignition? Is there a term…
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What are the components of a rocket launch complex?
What components are needed for a rocket launch pad besides the following?
Tanks for Fuel and Water
Lightning protection rods
Hangar
Launch Pad
Duct
Tracking Facility
Is there a good resource to estimate the costs of each?
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