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There are several main reasons that Cape Canaveral was chosen for NASA's main launch center when it was created in 1958, but the biggest reason is the most obvious; Location, Location, Location.
Most people don't realize it, but Kennedy Space Center is only part of a much larger complex. Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (Patrick AFB), across the Merritt Island Causeway from KSC, was there before NASA was created, was in a remote location (then) and provided the military security required to conduct classified missions and work. As a result, when NASA was created, it was a prime spot and was chosen for NASA's launch facilities.
Additionally, besides its remote location, by virtue of being next to the ocean, it provides all launch vehicles with a safety factor not available with launch locations (e.g., Vandenberg AFB) deeper inside the United States. All launches have a downrange trajectory over the Atlantic Ocean (usually East, but occasionally North up the East Coast of the U.S. if required) so that in the event of an accident or the need to intentionally destroy a launch vehicle, any collateral ground damage will be minimal.
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Where is NASA launch?
if you mean where the rockets are launched: well then they are launched in cap Canavral, Florida.
Where are rockets launched from in USA?
In United States, rockets are launch from Cape Canavral, Florida, at John F Kennedy Space Center.
Why does the United States launch rockets from Florida?
The rockets are launched easterly and get the benefit of of the speed of the earths rotation and there is the entire Atlantic Ocean for safety.
How is the space shuttle different from rockets?
Rockets are launched from the ground, while the space shuttle is launched off the back of a jumbo jet.
Which country has launched most rockets?
If we are only referring to 1999 on, Russia has launched the most rockets. Please note, these numbers are constantly changing.
Where is NASA launch?
if you mean where the rockets are launched: well then they are launched in cap Canavral, Florida.
What is the name of the area where US rockets are launched?
Cape Kennedy, Florida.
Where are rockets launched from in USA?
In United States, rockets are launch from Cape Canavral, Florida, at John F Kennedy Space Center.
Why does the United States launch rockets from Florida?
The rockets are launched easterly and get the benefit of of the speed of the earths rotation and there is the entire Atlantic Ocean for safety.
How many rockets have launched from india?
India has launched approximately 74 satellite rockets.
How many different types of rockets have launched in Florida?
all the Apollo missions and all the STS (space travel system) missions
How are rockets launched into space?
by a rocket
When do rockets get very hot?
When they are launched.
Which law explaines how rockets are launched into space?
Newton's third law explains how rockets are launched into space.
How is the space shuttle different from rockets?
Rockets are launched from the ground, while the space shuttle is launched off the back of a jumbo jet.
Where are rockets launched from?
Rockets can be launched from just about anywhere. But if the objective is to put something into orbit, or send it further out from earth, then the closer to the equator the launch is, the better. Equatorial launches "add" the "speed" of the earth's rotation to the equation, and this allows less fuel for the same payload, or more payload for the same fuel as would be used farther toward the poles. In the United States, NASA launches its rockets from Cape Canaveral in Florida.
Which country has launched most rockets?
If we are only referring to 1999 on, Russia has launched the most rockets. Please note, these numbers are constantly changing.
