The surface or structure from which a launch is made.(noun)
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Use "launchpad" in a sentence
"And the launchpad is a two-hour MythBusters: Shark Special (Sunday, 9 ET/PT) that tests seven sharky myths."
"FOX News: TV, radio and Internet newscasts originate from Manhattan studios where the network is debuting its "launchpad" -- a technology that uses a control pad to allow reporters to customize visual elements like results, maps and live shots."
"There should be a way to cause a merge from within launchpad (i.e., don’t have to “bzr merge” from a command line)"