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Originally Posted by The Gaijin
Why does the space shuttle take off from a humid and thunderstorm prone region of the Florida coast? Don't mention hurricanes. 
Considering the problems with delayed flights and ice damage - would not some dry lake bed in CA/NM/AZ be better?
Otherwise, space exploration excites me and I think it is tax money well spent. |
You left out Texas.
Ever read the book
from the earth to the moon by Jules Verne? It possesses a quite funny answer to your question.