Definition of launchpad. : a nonflammable platform from which a rocket, launch vehicle, or guided missile can be launched.
Terrain is defined as the specific physical features of an area of land. An example of terrain is a rocky and jagged coastline. ground or a tract of ground, esp. with regard to its natural or topographical features or fitness for some use.
rugged landscape meaning, rugged landscape definition | English Cobuild dictionary. rugged. 1 adj A rugged area of land is uneven and covered with rocks, with few trees or plants. ...rugged mountainous terrain. ...a ruggedly beautiful wilderness. The island's ruggedness symbolises our history and the character of the people.