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TIL that rockets are launched from near the equator because it gives them a large initial speed, helping reach space with less fuel. Over a 24-hour period, such places travel longer distances than... (education.nationalgeographic.org)

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The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/Ribbitor123 on 2024-10-11 19:36:43.

Original Title: TIL that rockets are launched from near the equator because it gives them a large initial speed, helping reach space with less fuel. Over a 24-hour period, such places travel longer distances than places at higher latitudes, which means that they move faster and have more angular momentum.

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