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What advantages, if any, would a mission have if it could be available for launch earlier than June 2003?

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What advantages, if any, would a mission have if it could be available for launch earlier than June 2003?

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In and of itself there is no advantage to launching early. However, one can imagine circumstances under which the science return may be enhanced by an early launch. The advantages of an early launch to the mission should be justified in the proposal.