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*VLS pad with the associated ''Mobile Integration Tower'' - used for [[VLS]] and [[VLM]] rockets.
 
*VLS pad with the associated ''Mobile Integration Tower'' - used for [[VLS]] and [[VLM]] rockets.
 
*universal pad - used for [[VS-40]] and [[VS-30]].
 
*universal pad - used for [[VS-40]] and [[VS-30]].
*Runway: 2591x45 m, lighted, "Aerodromo de Alcantara", ICAO / IATA: SNCW
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*Runway 09/27: 2600x45 m, lighted, asphalt, ICAO / IATA: SNCW
  
 
==Charts, diagrams and data==
 
==Charts, diagrams and data==

Revision as of 21:09, 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

  • 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