Why did the space shuttle roll immediately after take-off? Why not just orient the ship in such a way that it didn't have to roll? - Quora
For Space Shuttle or other space launches, why use a 'roll program' instead of simply pre-orienting the vehicle on the launchpad? - Quora
![Discovery, roll program. Obviously not done with the shuttle yet but could not wait to share this. My first ever Diorama Revell 1:144 Shuttle using the Warbird decal set on the shuttle. Discovery, roll program. Obviously not done with the shuttle yet but could not wait to share this. My first ever Diorama Revell 1:144 Shuttle using the Warbird decal set on the shuttle.](https://preview.redd.it/t12b3870d1d41.jpg?auto=webp&s=57f87d75bc54bd087aa9b14816dbcf426668c52a)