Why do space rockets not take off like planes (i.e. straight up vs sideways and up)?

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Why do space rockets not take off like planes (i.e. straight up vs sideways and up)?

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It’s very simple. Because of the atmosphere. That is the *only* reason that rockets launch upwards before turning horizontal
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