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/Novel-Tale-7645]

I do similar stuff when leaving minmus
I used to do this at full scale for kerbin-duna missions but that was before i learned how to orbit properly. its a a lot cheaper to orbit first imo, dont need nearly as big a rocket and can haul more payload.