low earth orbits

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From: Adrian Hassall Lewis
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1992 03:27

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I admit that this is a bit of a dumb question, but I have had absolutely
no luck trying to find an explanation in any textbook on space dynamics.

The question:  Why is 28.5 degrees such a common orbit?

I can understand the US launching to this inclination as the KSC is at 28.5N,
but I've read that the ESA also launches to this orbital plane as well.  Isn't
it most efficent for them to launch to a 1 degree orbit?  Is it something to do
with GTO? and if so, what?

Any help greatly appreciated.

Adrian.

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