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Revision as of 23:00, 1 January 2013

"Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara (CLA)"Alcantara Launch Center

The CLA is Brazil’s spaceport. Located near the equator, it has excellent conditions for rocket launches.

Pads and runways

  • VLS pad with the associated Mobile Integration Tower - used for VLS and VLM rockets.
  • universal pad - used for VS-40 and VS-30.
  • Runway 09/27: 2600x45 m, lighted, asphalt, ICAO / IATA: SNCW

Charts, diagrams and data