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Why space shuttle launching stations like Sriharikota?

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There are various reasons

1) Close to the equator which adds boost to rocket to launch.

2) very good geographical corridor to launch satellite(launch corridor).

3)It is towards east side ,earth rotation give advantageous.

4)Good transportation facililty

5)Near to Sea ,in case of failure it will fall into sea.

5) uninhibited land.

6) Atmospheric reasons ,weather conditions should not be problem to launch vehicles,most of the days it should be clear .

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