Spike Spiegel
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I know that normally we launch things prograde for several reasons, but I'm wondering if any US mission ever launched retrograde. Does anybody know?
I know that normally we launch things prograde for several reasons, but I'm wondering if any US mission ever launched retrograde. Does anybody know?
Vandenberg launches are always retrograde.
Vandenberg launches are always retrograde.
Sources I can find list Vandenberg's available launch azimuths from 147° to 201° (281° for suborbital). The range varies by a few degrees depending on the source (one lists as much as 140° to 315°).