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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (49405)4/30/2009 10:55:26 AM
From: carranza2  Respond to of 218617
 
that is definitely the idea.

still, I consider mex. city a canary in the mine for many, many reasons.



To: Maurice Winn who wrote (49405)4/30/2009 6:56:08 PM
From: benwood  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 218617
 
"Launching satellites from such an elevation would save a lot of fuel."

Mexico City is about 2 miles above sea level.

A geosynchronous orbit is 26000 miles above sea level.


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