keithley@applelink.apple.com (Craig Keithley) (11/20/90)
>The Atlantis was built after the others and Rockwell was able to >cut down on some of the airframe weight. Thus, the Atlantis >can carry more payload or travel to a higher altitude. Also, a large number of military satellites are put in polar orbits and therefore don't get the velocity benefit from launching in an easterly direction. Craig Keithley, Apple Computer keithley@applelink.apple.com ITS NOT MY FAULT! [standard disclaimers apply!]