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New agreement enables U.S. launches from Australian spaceports (spacenews.com)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't see why. Being close to the equator is generally good. The northern territories launch site is quite close. They also mention a southern launch site which would be farther, but even that one is almost as close to the equator as Florida.

[โ€“] AnUnusualRelic 2 points 1 year ago

Really? I thought Australia was further south. I guess I ought to have checked on a map. Thanks for the correction.