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.
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As of 23 August 2026, the next orbital launch is Long March 5 | Chang'e 7 by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, scheduled for 24 August 2026 (time to be confirmed) from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China.
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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