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*The universal pad complete with the launch tower is used for sounding rockets such as the VS-40. | *The universal pad complete with the launch tower is used for sounding rockets such as the VS-40. | ||
*Military runway known as "Aerodromo de Alcantara". | *Military runway known as "Aerodromo de Alcantara". | ||
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| + | ==Charts, diagrams and data== | ||
| + | *[http://skyvector.com/?ll=-2.371666667,-44.390833333&chart=301&zoom=1 http://skyvector.com/?ll=-2.371666667,-44.390833333&chart=301&zoom=1] | ||
| + | *[http://airportnavfinder.com/airport/SNCW/ http://airportnavfinder.com/airport/SNCW/] | ||
| + | *[http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/scripts/sseop/QuickView.pl?directory=ESC&ID=ISS011-E-6065 http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/scripts/sseop/QuickView.pl?directory=ESC&ID=ISS011-E-6065] | ||
Revision as of 20:58, 28 December 2012
"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
- The VLS pad with the associated Mobile Integration Tower ("TMI – torre móvel de integração") and rocket stand, used for the VLS and VLM rockets.
- The universal pad complete with the launch tower is used for sounding rockets such as the VS-40.
- Military runway known as "Aerodromo de Alcantara".