European Space Agency, ESA | Why do we launch rockets from the equator? 🚀 #shorts @EuropeanSpaceAgency | Uploaded June 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 week ago.
Europe’s new rocket Ariane 6 will take off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, near the equator, and far from populated areas.
Why did Europe choose a spaceport on the other side of the world? The main reason is the lack of space. There are hardly any places in Europe where rockets can be launched and fly over unpopulated areas during its initial launch phase. We also need a large area to build the launch pad and operations.
Europe’s Spaceport is also very close to the equator. As our Earth spins itself, you can get an extra boost if you launch where Earth is widest… at the equator.
📹 ESA - European Space Agency
📸 ESA - European Space Agency
#ESA #Ariane6 #Rocket
Europe’s new rocket Ariane 6 will take off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, near the equator, and far from populated areas.
Why did Europe choose a spaceport on the other side of the world? The main reason is the lack of space. There are hardly any places in Europe where rockets can be launched and fly over unpopulated areas during its initial launch phase. We also need a large area to build the launch pad and operations.
Europe’s Spaceport is also very close to the equator. As our Earth spins itself, you can get an extra boost if you launch where Earth is widest… at the equator.
📹 ESA - European Space Agency
📸 ESA - European Space Agency
#ESA #Ariane6 #Rocket
