Planned: Rocket launch
A rocket launch is planned at Esrange Space Center, during October 19 – October 24, 2024. For more information, please open the safety message below.
| Mission | STERN III STAHR |
| Affected Zones | Zone A, Zone B |
Ongoing: Rocket engine tests
31 May 2024 – 30 November 2024
Multiple rocket engine tests will be conducted daily at Esrange Space Center between 31 May 2024 – 30 November 2024. Risks for loud noices, debris and overpressures close to the outer fence of Esrange. For more information, please open the safety message below.
| MISSION: | Rocket Engine Tests |
| AFFECTED ZONES: | Zone A1 |
Planned: Raketuppskjutning
En raketuppskjutning är planerad på Esrange 19:e – 24:e oktober 2024. För mer information, öppna säkerhetsmeddelandet nedan.
| Mission | STERN III STAHR |
| Affected Zones | Zon A, Zon B |
Ongoing: Raketmotortester
31 maj 2024 – 30 november 2024
Ett flertal raketmotortester kommer att utföras dagligen på Esrange Space Center mellan 31 maj 2024 – 30 november 2024. Risk för höga ljud, splitter och övertryck nära Esrange yttre staket. För mer information, öppna säkerhetsmeddelandet nedan.
| Mission: | Raketmotortester |
| Zon som påverkas: | Zon A1 |
Questions and Answers
- During a rocket launch: outside Zone A or extended Zone A (if that is in use). See zone A map.
- During a rocket motor test: outside Zone A1. See zone A1 map.
Please check the latest safety messages on this page before entering the area.
No. Look east if you want to see the rocket.
It is not allowed to be in the Visitor Center during a rocket launch. Leave to get outside of the Zone A. See zone map.
Yes, but be aware of the warning messages on the radio when a rocket launch will occur (Radio Norrbotten on the Kiruna FM transmitter 102.7 MHz).
Zones A and Extended Zone A are forbidden areas when activated (when the sirens sound). See zone map.
No, Esrange is a civil protection object.
Short repeated signals mean danger and that you must leave the area. Continuous signal means the danger is over.
Start to walk away from the zone. See zone map.
Don’t touch or go close. Note the co-ordinates. Call 0980-72 000.
Yes, we live-stream some of the launches on our Youtube channel: SSC on Youtube
You will find the list on our Rocket and Balloon Activities page.
It depends on the rocket, but usually it flies up to 250 km in altitude and impacts 70 km north of Esrange.
It is illegal to fly drones close to Esrange.
When no campaigns are ongoing. Please check the latest Safety Information on top of this page.
Check this page. We also list upcoming and completed launches on the Rocket and Balloon Activities page.