#askNASA Why are you not launching from Florida?
Replying to @rm1541
The launch vehicle/site is part of ESA's contribution to the mission. Also the launch site is closer to the equator, which is beneficial - we get an extra push from the spin of the Earth there. https://jwst.nasa.gov/launch.html
4:44 PM - 10 Jan 2018
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