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A variation of a couple of degrees during launch would rip the Shuttle's wings off, so "ignore" is not the right word here.

• neaanopri 8y ago
  True, but a quick look at the Space Shuttle launch configuration shows that aerodynamics, while not totally irrelevant, were _not_ the dominant concern.
• foxyv 8y ago
  Don't forget the complete lack of a launch escape system...