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Old April 24th 10, 06:19 PM posted to sci.space.history
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Default Direction of launches

Do all satellites travel the same direction as the earth spins when in orbit? My
understanding is that they are launched in that direction to get added speed
from the earths rotation? I know there are satellites in polar orbit, but do any
travel from east to west and if so, what would be the advantage? Thanks.