Rocket launch site science

A rocket used to launch a satellite into space is also called a launch vehicle. The rocket is pushed towards the sky with great speed. This requires tremendous strength and a large amount of fuel. India's famous Shri Harikota launching station is located on an island in the Bay of Bengal.

The choice of rocket launch site has to be made carefully. The earth rotates from west to east. A man standing on the equator orbits the earth at a speed of 150 kilometers per hour.

This speed of the earth is used to launch the rocket. If a rocket is launched from the equator, it automatically achieves a natural speed of 150 kilometers per hour, so the need for fuel is less. If the launching station is close to the equator, it is considered not only more convenient but also excellent. Each country places its rocket launch site on the east coast of the country. The rocket travels from west to east in a transverse direction, causing an accident and crash into the ocean. The launch site is also kept away from the population for safety. Sriharikota in India is considered to be the most convenient launching point in all these matters. Many countries find locations near the equator and set up launching stations in other countries.