UPCOMING: Rocket Campaign
27 March 2023 – 5 April 2023
Two rockets are planned to be launched from Esrange. The rockets are predicted to impact in zone B. It is prohibited by law to stay in zone A during rocket launches from Esrange.
| Mission: | REXUS 29/30 |
| Affected Zones: | Zone A, Zone B |
ONGOING: Rocket Engine Tests
December 1st, 2022 – May 31th, 2023
Multiple rocket engine tests will be conducted at Esrange Space Center from 1st December 2022 until 31th May 2023. It is forbidden to be in Zone A1 during these tests. Please find more information in the link below.
| Mission: | VTS |
| Affected Zone: | Zone A1 |
KOMMANDE: Raketuppskjutning
27 Mars 2023 – 5 April 2023
Uppskjutning av två raketer är planerade från Esrange. Raketerna beräknas landa i zon B. Det är enligt lag förbjudet att vistas inom zon A vid pågående raketuppskjutning från Esrange.
| Mission: | REXUS 29/30 |
| Zon som påverkas: | Zon A, Zon B |
PÅGÅENDE: Raketmotortest
1 december, 2022 – 31 maj, 2023
Ett flertal raketmotortest kommer att utföras på Esrange Space Center från 1 december 2022 till 31 maj 2023. För mer information, öppna meddelandet nedan.
| Mission: | VTS |
| 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.