Florida is a somewhat popular spot for rocket launches from NASA, SpaceX, and other space-related missions. But have you ever wondered why rocket engineers picked Florida for building the launchpad? Cape Canaveral, Florida makes for a great launch place, it’s more adjacent to the equator than most other parts of the contiguous United States, and it isn’t densely-populated. More importantly, Florida is encircled by vast ocean water to the East, so doubtful rockets aren’t expected to cause security risks for anyone. Given all the circumstances at work here, Florida appears like the perfect place for United States-based rocket launches.
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