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Why do rocket launches seem to take a lateral tilt after they are launched?
I was just watching a rocket launch on TV and noticed that it seemed to tilt to the side after takeoff. Do you know why that happens?
Yes, I do. Rockets are designed to tilt away from their launch pad shortly after takeoff in order to achieve their desired orbital path. This maneuver is known as a gravity turn.