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Esrange Space Center

A Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) facility near Kiruna, Sweden, for sounding rocket launches, high-altitude balloons, and satellite tracking. It supports microgravity research and became mainland Europe’s first orbital launch site in 2023.

Identity

Name
Esrange Space Center
Region
EU
Slug
esrange-space-center
Type
spaceport

Details

Description
A Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) facility near Kiruna, Sweden, for sounding rocket launches, high-altitude balloons, and satellite tracking. It supports microgravity research and became mainland Europe’s first orbital launch site in 2023.
Latitude
67.893
Location
Esrange Rd, 981 28 Kiruna, Sweden
Longitude
21.08
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
government

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Creation Time
7/14/2025, 2:17:00 AM
Updated Time
7/1/2025, 11:35:21 PM