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Why Don't They Launch Rockets From Mountains Or The Equator?
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We do a lot of launches from the equator, but to reach some orbits it's cheaper to launch elsewhere. Geopolitics also plays a role.
As for the other question, getting the rocket and the launchpad on top of Mt. Everest would pose some practical challenges...