Difference between revisions of "Alcantara"

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"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.

VLS pad with the associated Mobile Integration Tower - used for VLS and VLM rockets.
universal pad - used for VS-40 and VS-30.
Runway: 2591x45 m, lighted, "Aerodromo de Alcantara", ICAO / IATA: SNCW

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 ==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.
+*VLS pad with the associated ''Mobile Integration Tower'' - used for [[VLS]] and [[VLM]] rockets.
-*The universal pad complete with the launch tower is used for sounding rockets such as the VS-40.
+*universal pad - used for [[VS-40]] and [[VS-30]].
 *Runway: 2591x45 m, lighted, "Aerodromo de Alcantara", ICAO / IATA: SNCW