Launch Azimuth
East-relative azimuth
45.02 deg
northward branch from due east
Southward branch
314.98 deg
paired descending-track branch
Minimum inclination
28.50 deg
direct-launch floor
Latitude and launch plane
The launch-site latitude sets the minimum direct inclination; azimuth selects the northward or southward branch.
Drag to rotate the globe and inspect the orbital plane.
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