Sounding rockets
Short research flights let experiments sample the upper atmosphere and microgravity before returning to Earth.
VISIT DESTINATION / KIRUNA · SWEDEN
Photo: Gaelen Marsden · CC BY-SA 2.5Research rockets beneath the aurora.
A northern Swedish research base for sounding rockets, high-altitude balloons and satellite services.
01 / THE DESTINATIONREXUS 6 launches from Esrange Photo: DLR · CC BY 3.0 DE
Esrange Space Center
Esrange is an active, restricted facility. It is not a public walk-in attraction, and launch operations may trigger safety closures. Follow current SSC notices.
Background guide. See the live Access tab below for current visitor information and source checks.
REXUS and MAPHEUS
These research programmes launch from Esrange; orbital Alpha missions are announced for 2028, subject to schedules.
Remote and controlled
There is no assumed visitor access to launch pads. Check safety notices and any official visitor programme.
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