2.9 Launch Considerations

Question 1

Inclination Matching

Answer 1

Direct launch

ii. i>Lat : 2 opportunities/ day
iii. i=Lat : 1 opportunity/day
iv. i

Question 2

Launch Corridors

Answer 2

Safety

Guard human life, property damage

Question 3

Why launch closer to the equator?

Answer 3

More of a boost we get for prograde launches

Question 4

Launch Window

Answer 4

Goal is to match planes to be able to launch at to match the RAAN
Requires least fuel
Depends on:
safety
weather
range availability