In article ,
Roy Smith wrote:

Note that rocket launches are to the east (and why they try to launch
them as close to the equator as possible).

I think equatorial launch sites are only advantageous for certain types of
desired orbits.

true. But, not too many launch customers want polar orbits. And I don't
think there is any penalty for launching near the equator.

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