Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden has a unique and strategic position on the global space market due to its extensive infrastructure, versatile capabilities and access to a large landing area for rocket missions.
Esrange, owned and operated by SSC Space (formerly Swedish Space Corporation) has been operational since 1966. It is used by the international scientific community for launching sounding rockets conducting microgravity- and atmospheric research as well as high altitude balloons for astronomy, atmospheric research and drop tests of space- and aerial vehicles.
There are also infrastructure for rocket tests, engine and fuel tests, and we are building satellite launch capability.
In addition, Esrange acts as a hub in our global ground station network and accommodates one of the world’s largest civilian ground stations.
Esrange is located in the very north of Sweden, above the Arctic Circle (68°N, 21°E), is one of the world’s most versatile space centers. It has access to a vast, unpopulated impact and recovery area as well as facilities for satellite launches and rocket engine testing.
In short, Esrange is a multi-functional, future-forward Space Center that plays a key role in European and global Space research and technology development.
Your European launch provider for small satellites
At Esrange, we are building launch capability for small satellites for standardized polar orbits.
Our satellite launch services will offer full launch capabilities for typical high-inclination orbits – and a wide range of services to both the scientific community, commercial customers and the defense industry.
Supported by our global ground station network, this service can be complemented by space-to-ground services.
Helping your mission to reach new heights
SSC Space offers a comprehensive range of stratospheric balloon services tailored to meet all your research needs. Since 1974, we have successfully launched over 600 stratospheric balloons, carrying payloads of several tons to near-space altitudes exceeding 45 kilometers. Our flight durations range from just a few hours to up to two weeks.
You can utilize our facilities at Esrange, or our experienced team can come to you for the launch. Whether your focus is on atmospheric research, astronomy, or technical tests of re-entry capsules and unmanned vehicles, we are here to elevate your research to new heights.
Testing future European rocket technology
The state-of-the-art testbed at SSC Space Esrange Space Center gives you access to Europe’s first testing facility for reusable, sustainable and cost-effective rocket technology. We can also help you with test firing of solid and liquid rocket motors, trialing exploration vehicles and systems, and testing engines fueled by sustainable propellants. The testbeds at Esrange are your site for testing future European rocket technology.
SSC Space provides support for scientific ground instruments at the Esrange facility.
A special observation site, KEOPS (Kiruna Esrange Optical Platform Site), located on a hill on the Esrange premises, is the ideal location to place scientific ground instruments. We also use several SSC Space-owned instruments at the facility.
Summarizes policies and procedures for facility use and provides a description of the range capabilities to users.
Mainly for anyone who resides in the Esrange area, Kiruna, Sweden.
For all contractors, experimenters, range users and SSC personnel.
