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From: lewis@psuvax.UUCP
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Subject: Re: VAFB Questions
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Date: Thu, 15-Dec-83 15:21:04 EST
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I think Vandenberg was chosen because of certain safety criteria--NASA doesn't
want the SRB's or external tank to come down on land. Apparently, a launch
from Vandenberg allows a greater range of orbital inclinations, which would
be desirable for military payloads such as reconnaisance sattellites.

-Jim Lewis
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