To be quite honest, that's utter bull. You don't have to take up and land in america. The world is bigger then those 50 states alone.
Even if the JAA adopts those rules I doubt that all countries would actually adhere them. No doubt that there are a few countries like development countries that'll just give the JAA the finger:)
Also, there are ways around it aswell: http://www.sea-launch.com/ Sea Launch can launch (launches?) from the equator in international waters.
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To be quite honest, that's utter bull. You don't have to take up and land in america. The world is bigger then those 50 states alone. Even if the JAA adopts those rules I doubt that all countries would actually adhere them. No doubt that there are a few countries like development countries that'll just give the JAA the finger :)
Also, there are ways around it aswell: http://www.sea-launch.com/ Sea Launch can launch (launches?) from the equator in international waters.