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Scotland is on the verge of becoming a space superpower

• dsq 3y ago
  Sounds nice, till you recall that the closer the equator the better for launching. This is why Cape Canaveral was always used for launches and SpaceX built their new port in Brownsville. These are the closest points in the UsA to the equator. Scotland is really far from the equator.
  • Kaibeezy 3y ago
    The article explains why polar is better for some launches.
    • dsq 3y ago
      Polar orbit is better for mapping missions, but still requires more energy for launch.