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Mobile Launcher Platform

A Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) is a large, robust structure used to support and transport a rocket before launch. It provides a stable base for assembling, fueling, and testing the rocket, and then moves with the vehicle to the launch pad. Once at the pad, the MLP positions the rocket vertically for liftoff. After launch, it often remains near the pad or moves away, depending on the design. Essentially, the MLP acts as a mobile, supportive foundation that ensures the rocket is secure, properly prepared, and safely launched.