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Neil deGrasse Tyson - Are We Alone On Earth? The Truth About Aliens, UFOs, and Life on Mars | EP #118
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis
Launch Near the Equator for Efficiency
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Launching satellites closer to the equator is crucial due to the Earth's rotational speed, which is fastest at the equator, reaching about 1000 miles per hour. This advantage allows rockets to use less fuel and carry more payload when launched eastward. Consequently, most launches in space history have occurred near the equator to optimize fuel efficiency and payload capacity, as launching from other latitudes requires significantly more fuel.
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