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Why are satellites usually launched toward the east, and what is the launch window?
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An East Coast location was desirable because any rockets leaving Earth’s surface and traveling eastward get a boost from the Earth’s spin. A West Coast location would either send rockets over populated areas or have to contend with launching against the direction of the spin.
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