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From: SKI@RICEVM1.BITNET (David Palkowski)
Newsgroups: sci.space.shuttle
Subject: Shuttle roll maneuver
Message-ID: <1596SKI@RICEVM1>
Date: 30 Oct 89 18:31:05 GMT
Organization: Rice University - ICSA
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Perhaps this topic has been addressed before in this group, but
alas, I missed it and remain curious.

I understand the reason for the roll maneuver after liftoff based
on the shuttle's relative postion at launch to that reqired for
orbital penetration. Question that nags me though, is why not
position the shuttle and launch assembly so the maneuver can be
eliminated all togeather ? I'm missing something here, and would
appreciate being educated about it.

Thanks in advance...

David Palkowski
NCS / Rice University