ONGOING: Rocket engine tests
31st of May 2023 – 30th of November 2023
Multiple rocket engine tests will be conducted at Esrange Space Center from 31st of May 2023 to 30th of November 2023. For more information, please open the safety message below.
MISSION: | Rocket Engine Tests |
AFFECTED ZONES: | Zone A1 |
PÅGÅENDE: Raketmotortester
31 maj 2023 – 30 november 2023
Ett flertal raketmotortester kommer att utföras på Esrange Space Center från 31:a maj 2023 till 30:e november 2023. För mer information, öppna säkerhetsmeddelandet nedan.
Mission: | Raketmotortester |
Zon som påverkas: | Zon A1 |
Questions and Answers
Outside Zone A or extended Zone A (if that is in use). See zone map.
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.