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Originally Posted by Zabo
Same reason ESA launches most of their stuff from Guyana, or the Soviets launched from Baikanour. It involves complex math and orbital mechanics that in layman's terms say: It's easiest to launch near the equator using the least amount of fuel and getting the most out of the earths rotation.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spacepo...considerations |
I just thought it was cause that's where the launch pad is and it would cost a lot of money to have multiple ones in the US