From: jvorbrueggen-not@mediasec.de   
      
   > -why? Why is there a launch window when launching to GEO? Couldn't a   
   > satellite destined for GEO be launched at any time?   
      
   I suppose in principle, the answer is yes. However, moving in longitude   
   takes time, because the satellite is drifted slowed towards its assigned   
   orbital slot - and INMARSAT might not want to wait weeks or months for   
   the thing to arrive at its designated space. Just speculation, though.   
      
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