ROCKETRY TERMINOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site flame bucket A deep cavity built into a launch pad to receive hot gases during rocket thrust buildup. It is open at the top and also on one or three sides below, with a thick metal fourth side bent toward the open sides so as to deflect the exhausting gases. Related entry    • flame deflector Related category    • ROCKETRY TERMINOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP