Space Launch Sites

Every orbital launch site operates differently depending on its latitude. A site's position determines which orbits it can reach efficiently, which satellites it primarily serves, and where in the world those satellites will be visible after launch. Select a site for its full orbital mechanics profile, launch history, and satellite visibility guide.

Cape Canaveral Active
USA 28.6°N
Vandenberg Active
USA 34.6°N
SpaceX Starbase Active
USA 26.0°N
Baikonur Active
Kazakhstan 45.9°N
Kourou (Guiana SC) Active
French Guiana 5.2°N
Sriharikota Active
India 13.7°N
Wenchang Active
China 19.6°N
Jiuquan Active
China 41.0°N
Tanegashima Active
Japan 30.4°N
Mahia (Rocket Lab) Active
New Zealand 39.3°S
Vostochny Active
Russia 51.9°N
Plesetsk Active
Russia 62.9°N
Naro Active
South Korea 34.4°N
Wallops Island Active
USA 37.9°N
Uchinoura Active
Japan 31.2°N
Xichang Active
China 28.2°N
Taiyuan Active
China 38.9°N
Palmachim Active
Israel 31.9°N
SaxaVord Developing
Scotland 60.9°N
Alcântara Developing
Brazil 2.4°N

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