Why do space vehicles take off vertically?

Subject: Why do space vehicles take off vertically?

Date: Sun Dec 20 12:02:38 1998
Posted by Afam Edozie
Grade level:
School: M4 Tech
City: London State/Province: London
Country: UK
Area of science: Engineering
ID: 914176958.Eg

Message:


Hi

Why do space vehicles take off verticaly rather than 
horizontaly?

Surely aerodynamic lift is cheaper.

Re: Why do space vehicles take off vertically?

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