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Launch pad flame trench
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Launch pad flame trench

January 24, 2013
The extended flame trench of the Ariane-5 launch pad. On left is the water tower that releases millions of gallons of water at liftoff to attenuate noise and shock waves. On the right is one of the lightening masts. ESA