Why Are Satellite Launch Pads Located on East Coast?

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Satellite launch pads are primarily located on the East Coast due to safety concerns, as rockets are launched eastward over the ocean, minimizing risk to populated areas. This geographical positioning allows for optimal trajectory and reduces the potential danger of rocket failures. Additionally, launching eastward takes advantage of the Earth's rotation, providing extra velocity to the rockets. While there are other launch sites, the East Coast's combination of safety and efficiency makes it a preferred location for many satellite launches. Overall, the strategic placement of launch pads is crucial for both safety and operational effectiveness.
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I have a question... it may seem like a very basic one, but still I am not able to answer this.

"Why all satellite launch pads are located on east coast"?

I can understand why satellite neeeds to be launhed in eastward direction, but when I tried to correlate these two together, I was told that still something is missing. :rolleyes:

May be someone of you here can tell the correct answer.

Thanks.
 
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I'm not sure if they launch satellites from White Sands or not, but anyway, the reason NASA's launch facility is on the east coast of Florida is safety: the rockets fly out over the ocean instead of over populated areas.
 

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