Historical Space Locations: Esrange Space Center

Description:
Esrange Space Center near Kiruna, Sweden, operated by the Swedish Space Corporation, launches sounding rockets and balloons for microgravity and atmospheric research, with radar systems tracking suborbital flights.

Located in the Arctic, it studies auroras and climate, supporting ESA and international experiments.

The center includes launch towers and recovery teams, emphasizing safety in remote tundra.

Key Historical Significance:
Focuses on atmospheric research; operated by Swedish Space Corporation.