What is another word for launch area?
Pronunciation: [lˈɔːnt͡ʃ ˈe͡əɹi͡ə] (IPA) 
Launch area is a term that refers to a place where something is initiated or set in motion. There are several synonyms for the term launch area, depending on the context in which the phrase is used. For example, if the term is used to describe a place where a missile is launched, then terms like launching pad, launch site, and missile platform are applicable. In the context of a rocket launch, phrases such as launch facility, launch complex, and spaceport are synonymous with launch area. Other synonyms include launch site, starting line, and takeoff area - each depending on the type of launch/location. Regardless of the term used, all synonyms refer to an area that initiates a dynamic or significant event in motion.
