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[-] alsimoneau@lemmy.ca 16 points 8 months ago

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.

[-] 14th_cylon@lemm.ee 9 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

As for the other question, getting the rocket and the launchpad on top of Mt. Everest would pose some practical challenges...

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