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[Question] I just watched the Vulcan launch and wondered: How do they make sure that jettisoned components don't land on a person, car or house? (lemm.ee)

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 1 year ago

Because all US-based launches are done over the ocean. Whether it’s KSC or Wallops which launch to the east over the Atlantic, or Vandenberg which launches south over the Pacific.