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*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 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. | *The universal pad complete with the launch tower is used for sounding rockets such as the VS-40. | ||
| − | * | + | *Runway: 2591x45 m, lighted, "Aerodromo de Alcantara", ICAO / IATA: SNCW |
==Charts, diagrams and data== | ==Charts, diagrams and data== | ||
Revision as of 21:02, 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.
- Runway: 2591x45 m, lighted, "Aerodromo de Alcantara", ICAO / IATA: SNCW