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by CableNinja
596 days ago
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Oh absolutely. Most launch providers have wild algorithms that allow you to simulate every possible launch option. From the wind on earth at launch, to predicted solar activity, and of course planetary location, etc. All of this gives the ability to get the most efficient path to the target, and select other options based on the trade offs provided. Fun side fact, solar flares and solar wind have to be taken into account during satellite orbit calculations. During one of the large flares earlier this year, the solar pressure pushed many satellites at least a few km off their orbits. Sats facing the sun lost altitude from the increased drag pressure |
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