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Locations for space centres

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The basic question is:

When is a location good enough to build a space centre on it?

Some info to the function of the space-centre:

  • The space centre has a lot of traffic, also humans. I imagine it would be good to be near major cities, but not too close (Safety)
  • Space-crafts launch mainly into a almost non-inclined, non-eccentric orbit
  • Current tech still mainly uses rockets, but some intelligent guy mentioned it would make sense to plan ahead, so we need:
    • A Runway for space-planes
    • Room for a space-catapult (even though it is a theoretical concept right now)
  • Storage Area
  • Maintenance Areas
  • Tourism Areas (Hotels ect.)
  • Hangars
  • Whatever else the clever guy (you?) comes up with that would make sense

The space-centre should be used economical, as the Tourism Areas suggest.


I already though of the following:

  • should be near equator (EDIT: so it doesn't need that much fuel to get 0° inclination)
  • should be in a calm zone (regarding weather)
  • should face eastwards, as it is easier to start in this direction

What other criterias are important?

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