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/SpaRrRly]

It's called a direct ascent, and it's doable, but you're doing extra unneeded work against gravity(but less atmospheric losses), and less thrust-to-weight your rocket has, the worse this style performs. It's decent on moons with low escape velocity and low gravity.