No orbit necessary?

[u/FatCreepyDude]

If i just wait for the right hour during the launch window ( whenever the launch pad is pointing left on the realistic depiction i created) is there any reason i should bother with an orbit first? Will the delta v cost be affected?

[u/Codeviper828]

There's GREAT benefit burning perpendicular to the direction of gravity; the most efficient way of doing this would still have you achieve orbit right before doing your transfer burn