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Old 02-11-2014, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by raketenjagdpanzer View Post
Getting a satellite into proper orbit from that latitude would be at the very best problematic, however. Launches from closer to the equator are done for that reason.
Very good point, I hadn't thought about the orbital mechanics involved. I guess it would depend on what kind of orbit was required, and that would depend on what sort of satellite it was.

If it was the ICBM that was to be transported, the only practical option would be rail and/or water.
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