The actual rotational speed is a function of latitude, the listed speed only applies at the Equator. The small boost from rotational velocity is why rockets launch to the East as close to the Equator as they can get. Launching in to a polar orbit is much harder.
You know I'm a sucker for the side-boob thing...
No matter how still the monk sits he’s not still.
ReplyDeleteThe actual rotational speed is a function of latitude, the listed speed only applies at the Equator. The small boost from rotational velocity is why rockets launch to the East as close to the Equator as they can get. Launching in to a polar orbit is much harder.
ReplyDeleteMoving at the speed limit setting still. Neat
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