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Launch Sites in Sweden
  • Kiruna. Agency: ESRO. Operating Country: Europe. Type: Suborbital Launch Site. Location: ESRANGE. Latitude: 67.8934. Longitude: 21.1043.
  • Kronogard. Type: Suborbital Launch Site. Location: Norrbottens Lan. Latitude: 66.2269. Longitude: 19.7714.
Spacecraft Designed in Sweden
  • Astrid. - Earth Magnetosphere
  • Freja. - Earth Magnetosphere
  • Odin. - Astronomy Infrared
Space-related People born in Sweden
  • Fuglesang. - Arne Christer Fuglesang Swedish Engineer Cosmonaut. Born 18 March 1957. Number of Flights: 1.00. Total Time: 12.86 days.
Chronology of Events for Sweden

1961 August 14 - 21:05 GMT - Launch Site: Kronogard. Launch Complex: J. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Arcas. LV Configuration: Arcas K61-1.

  • Aeronomy mission Agency: Stock/NASA?. Apogee: 91 km (56 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1962 August 7 - 22:02 GMT - Launch Site: Kronogard. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Arcas. LV Configuration: Arcas K-62-2.
  • Air sample Aeronomy mission Agency: RTG/AFCRL. Apogee: 70 km (43 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1962 August 7 - 00:47 GMT - Launch Site: Kronogard. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun K-62-1.
  • Air sample Aeronomy mission Agency: RTG/AFCRL. Apogee: 105 km (65 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 August 11 - 01:48 GMT - Launch Site: Kronogard. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun K-62-3.
  • Air sample Aeronomy mission Agency: RTG/AFCRL. Apogee: 105 km (65 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 August 19 - 00:57 GMT - Launch Site: Kronogard. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun K-62-4.
  • Air sample Aeronomy mission Agency: RTG/AFCRL. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1962 August 31 - 00:56 GMT - Launch Site: Kronogard. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun K-62-5.
  • Air sample Aeronomy mission Agency: RTG/AFCRL. Apogee: 111 km (68 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 July 27 - 00:10 GMT - Launch Site: Kronogard. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun K-63-1.
  • Grenades Aeronomy mission Agency: RTG. Apogee: 126 km (78 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 July 29 - 23:28 GMT - Launch Site: Kronogard. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun K-63-2.
  • Grenades Aeronomy mission Agency: RTG. Apogee: 128 km (79 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 August 1 - 23:27 GMT - Launch Site: Kronogard. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun K-63-3.
  • Grenades Aeronomy mission Agency: RTG. Apogee: 126 km (78 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 August 7 - 22:29 GMT - Launch Site: Kronogard. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun K-63-4.
  • Grenades Aeronomy mission Agency: RTG. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 October 8 - 19:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Arcas. Model: Boosted Arcas.
  • UJO-1 Ionosphere mission Agency: NASA/RTG. Apogee: 89 km (55 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1963 October 10 - 16:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Arcas. Model: Boosted Arcas.
  • UJO-2 Ionosphere mission Agency: NASA/RTG. Apogee: 81 km (50 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1963 December 13 - 21:30 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Arcas.
  • Ionosphere mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 96 km (59 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1963 December 13 - 19:00 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Arcas. Model: Boosted Arcas.
  • UJO-3 Ionosphere mission Agency: NASA/RTG. Apogee: 99 km (61 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1964 March 6 - 23:25 GMT - Launch Site: Wallops Island. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Arcas. Model: Boosted Arcas.
  • UJO-4 (Na / Li) Aeronomy mission Agency: RTG. Apogee: 97 km (60 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1965 March 1 - 20:43 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.253IA.
  • UJO-6 Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 185 km (114 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1965 March 1 - 13:12 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Arcas. Model: Boosted Arcas. LV Configuration: Boosted Arcas NASA 15.03II.
  • UJO-5 (Uppsala) Ionosphere mission Agency: RTG/NASA. Apogee: 95 km (59 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1965 March 2 - 20:09 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Arcas. Model: Boosted Arcas. LV Configuration: Boosted Arcas NASA 15.04II.
  • UJO-7 Ionosphere mission Agency: RTG/NASA. Apogee: 85 km (52 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1965 March 5 - 20:57 GMT - Launch Site: Andoya. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.254IA.
  • UJO-8 Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 180 km (110 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1969 January 17 - 18:34 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.313IM.
  • RTG SNC 2A / 1 Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA/RTG. Apogee: 117 km (72 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1969 January 19 - 19:05 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.314IM.
  • RTG SNC 2B / 2 Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA/RTG. Apogee: 75 km (46 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1969 January 23 - 23:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.315IM.
  • RTG SNC 2A / 3 Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA/RTG. Apogee: 116 km (72 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1969 January 25 - 21:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.316IM.
  • RTG SNC 2A / 4 Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA/RTG. Apogee: 118 km (73 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1972 February 7 - 23:33 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.131IA.
  • RTG SNT 7 / 1 (S7-1) Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA/RTG. Apogee: 180 km (110 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1972 October 8 - 16:10 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.499UA.
  • SSC NNA 3 Meteorites mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1972 October 9 - 15:30 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.501UA.
  • SSC NNA 4 Meteorites mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1972 October 12 - 15:33 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.502UA.
  • SSC NNA 5 Meteorites mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1973 February 9 - 00:54 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.132IA.
  • SSC S7-2 (SNT 7 / 2) Aurora mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 182 km (113 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1973 August 1 - 22:48 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.516UA.
  • SSC NNA 7 Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 111 km (68 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1973 August 1 - 22:17 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.515UA.
  • SSC NNA 6 Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1973 August 2 - 05:35 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Cajun. Model: Nike Cajun. LV Configuration: Nike Cajun NASA 10.414GM.
  • SSC NNC 10 Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 88 km (54 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1973 August 5 - 23:42 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.507GI.
  • SSC NNA 9 Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 123 km (76 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1973 August 6 - 00:08 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache NASA 14.517UA.
  • SSC NNA 8 Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 103 km (64 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1974 February 20 - 19:07 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.133IE.
  • SSC S10 / 1 (Substorm) Aurora mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 235 km (146 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1974 February 20 - 18:07 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.134IE.
  • SSC S10 / 2 (Substorm) Aurora mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 235 km (146 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1974 February 20 - 17:01 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Belier. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A (ESRO) C111/1.
  • SSC C111 / 1 Aurora mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 155 km (96 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1974 February 20 - 18:22 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Belier. Model: Centaure 2A. LV Configuration: Centaure 2A (ESRO) C111/2.
  • SSC C111 / 2 Aurora mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 152 km (94 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1975 March 5 - 16:36 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache SSC S16/2.
  • SSC S16 / 2 Aeronomy mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 102 km (63 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1975 March 7 - 00:22 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: C. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Belier. Model: Centaure 2C. LV Configuration: Centaure 2C SSC S13.
  • SSC S13 Aeronomy mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1975 March 13 - 17:02 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache SSC S16/1.
  • SSC S16 / 1 Aeronomy mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 106 km (65 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1975 November 21 - 16:37 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache SSC S01 (T1).
  • SSC Range test Agency: SSC. Apogee: 131 km (81 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1976 January 22 - 18:58 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk SSC S17-1 (EF8).
  • SSC S17 / 1 M / Dtr Ionosphere mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 208 km (129 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1976 February 21 - 19:42 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache SSC S18-2.
  • SSC S18 / 2 D-Layer Ionosphere mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 105 km (65 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1976 March 2 - 23:49 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache SSC S21-1.
  • SSC S21 / 1 TRIGGER Ionosphere mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1976 March 6 - 21:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk SSC S17-2.
  • SSC S17 / 2 M / Dtr Ionosphere mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 210 km (130 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1977 January 15 - 00:50 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache SSC S18-1.
  • SSC S18 / 1 D Layer Ionosphere mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 104 km (64 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1977 February 8 - 17:58 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 3. LV Configuration: Skylark 3 S22.
  • SSC S22 Auroral Arc Auroral mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 212 km (131 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1977 February 11 - 20:50 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Arcas. Model: Super Arcas. LV Configuration: Super Arcas NASA 15.154UE.
  • SSC AR-1 TRIGGER Auroral mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 80 km (49 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1977 February 11 - 20:49 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tomahawk Sandia. Model: Nike Tomahawk. LV Configuration: Nike Tomahawk NASA 18.213IE.
  • SSC S21 / 2 TRIGGER Aurora mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 220 km (130 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1977 February 15 - 18:48 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Apache. Model: Nike Apache. LV Configuration: Nike Apache SSC S21/3.
  • SSC S21 / 3 TRIGGER Ionosphere mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 170 km (100 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1977 February 15 - 18:48 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Arcas. Model: Super Arcas. LV Configuration: Super Arcas NASA 15.155UE.
  • SSC AR-2 TRIGGER Auroral mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 85 km (52 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1977 October 21 - 08:49 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8C. LV Configuration: Black Brant 8C SSC S19B.
  • S19 Guidance test Agency: SSC. Apogee: 374 km (232 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1978 July 30 - 23:33 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 1. LV Configuration: Skylark 1 SSC S26/1 ION.
  • SSC S26A Noctilucent Ionosphere mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1978 July 30 - 23:13 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion.
  • SSC S32 NLC-OBS Aeronomy mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 131 km (81 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1978 August 13 - 23:38 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 1. LV Configuration: Skylark 1 SSC S26/2 ION.
  • SSC S26B Ion Ionosphere mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 127 km (78 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1979 January 27 - 17:12 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5C. LV Configuration: Black Brant VC SSC S23-L1.
  • Substorm-GEOS Auroral mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 267 km (165 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1979 January 27 - 21:01 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8C. LV Configuration: Black Brant 8C S23-H.
  • Substorm-GEOS Auroral mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 414 km (257 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1979 January 27 - 21:52 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5C. LV Configuration: Black Brant VC SSC S23-L2.
  • Substorm-GEOS Auroral mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 266 km (165 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1979 August 14 - 18:10 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion SSC T3 Test.
  • Dummy Orion test Agency: SSC. Apogee: 11 km (6 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1979 August 21 - 01:14 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion NASA 31.16UE.
  • SSC S27 / 2 Twilight B Aeronomy mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 149 km (92 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1979 September 24 - 20:20 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8C. LV Configuration: Black Brant 8C NASA 27.39UE.
  • SSC S29 Barium-GEOS Aurora / chemical release mission Agency: NASA/SSC. Apogee: 397 km (246 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1980 December 1 - 00:09 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion DLR K-NO-107.
  • EBC-A2 E6A2 Ionosphere / aeronomy mission Agency: DLR. Apogee: 161 km (100 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1980 December 1 - 01:23 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion DLR K-NO-108.
  • EBC-A2 E6B Ionosphere / aeronomy mission Agency: DLR. Apogee: 172 km (106 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1981 February 7 - 20:30 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion SSC S35.
  • OXYGEN Aeronomy mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 145 km (90 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1981 September 30 - 23:20 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 8C. LV Configuration: Black Brant 8C SSC S33.
  • PIRAT Aurora mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 270 km (160 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1982 August 3 - 23:32 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion SSC S37 CAMP-P.
  • CAMP-P Aeronomy mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 119 km (73 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1982 August 3 - 23:48 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion SSC S37 SOAP/1.
  • CAMP / SOAP-1 Aeronomy mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 134 km (83 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1982 August 3 - 23:02 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion SSC S37 CAMP-N.
  • Cold Arctic Mesopause Aeronomy mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 119 km (73 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1982 August 4 - 00:16 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion.
  • CAMP TAD Aeronomy mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 153 km (95 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1982 August 12 - 00:30 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion SSC S37 SOAP/2.
  • CAMP / SOAP-2 Aeronomy mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 135 km (83 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1983 January 19 - 23:12 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 9. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX SSC S36.
  • AURELD-HIGH Auroral mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 494 km (306 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1984 January 31 - 19:12 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion SSC S39/1.
  • SSC SOAP / WINE Aeronomy mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 149 km (92 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1984 February 10 - 03:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion SSC S39/2.
  • SSC SOAP / WINE Aeronomy mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 148 km (91 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1984 October 24 - 16:58 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5C. LV Configuration: Black Brant VC SSC S38.
  • TOR Aurora / fields / chemical release mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 216 km (134 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1986 February 22 - 01:44 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Ariane. Model: Ariane 1. LV Configuration: Ariane 1 V16.
  • Viking Payload: Spot 1 / Viking. Mass: 538 kg (1,186 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: Viking (Sweden). Agency: SSC. Perigee: 817 km (507 mi). Apogee: 13,524 km (8,403 mi). Inclination: 98.80 deg. Period: 261.60 min. COSPAR: 1986-019B. USAF Sat Cat: 16614. Studied magnetic, electric, UV properties of auroral regions. Scientific satellite for the investigation of space plasma physics in the part of the magnetosphere close to the Earth, particularly in connection with the auroral phenomena. The nominal mission period is eight months but an extension can be envisaged. ST /SG/SER.E/167: The satellite Viking has ceased to function on 12 May 1987 due to a gradual degradation of its electrical power supply system. The satellite remains, however, in Earth orbit. References: 2, 6. Level: 1.
1987 March 19 - 10:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 9B. LV Configuration: Black Brant IXB MASER 1.
  • Microgravity mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 295 km (183 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1988 February 29 - 08:34 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 9. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX MASER 2.
  • Microgravity mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 318 km (197 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1989 April 2 - 02:28 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Ariane. Model: Ariane 2. LV Configuration: Ariane 2 V30.
  • TELE-X Program: TELE. Payload: Tele X. Mass: 2,142 kg (4,722 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Spacebus 300. Agency: NSAB. Perigee: 36,061 km (22,407 mi). Apogee: 36,128 km (22,448 mi). Inclination: 4.30 deg. Period: 1,451.80 min. COSPAR: 1989-027A. USAF Sat Cat: 19919. Completed Operations Date: 1998-01-13. TV, business communications for Nordic countries; 5 deg E. High power telecommunications satellite with a dual mission; direct TV broadcasting and data communications. Four active transponders with two redundant; power output 200 W per transponder. Coverage area - East Nordic coverage zone as defined by ITU (WARC -77). Mission period estimated to be 6 to 8 years. Position 5 deg E. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 5 deg E in 1989-1998 As of 28 August 2001 located at 138.62 deg W drifting at 3.929 deg W per day. As of 2007 Mar 10 located at 132.37W drifting at 3.933W degrees per day. References: 2, 6. Level: 1.
1989 April 10 - 08:21 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: MRL. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 9. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX MASER 3.
  • MASER 3 Microgravity mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 297 km (184 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1991 May 8 - 03:54 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Maxus. LV Configuration: Maxus MAXUS 1. FAILURE: Failed.
  • Microgravity mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 157 km (97 mi). Microgravity experiments. Recovered, although it reached only a fraction of the planned altitude. The MAXUS sounding rocket program began in 1989 and the first launch took place in 1991.The program was a joint venture between the Swedish Space Corporation and the German space company EADS-ST. The Maxus program was financed by ESA. The scientific objective was to perform experiments during 12-13 minutes of microgravity (10-4 g) using a single stage sounding rocket motor. The motor, a Castor 4B, had a maximum acceleration of 13 g, a top speed of 3500 m/sec and reached an apogee of around 750 km depending on the payload mass. References: 2. Level: 1.
1992 October 6 - 06:20 GMT - Launch Site: Jiuquan. Launch Complex: LA2B. Launch Pad: LA2B?. Launch Vehicle: CZ. Model: CZ-2C. LV Configuration: Chang Zheng 2C CZ2C-13 (29).
  • Freja Payload: FSW-1 4 / Freja. Mass: 259 kg (570 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: Freja. Agency: SSC. Perigee: 590 km (360 mi). Apogee: 1,763 km (1,095 mi). Inclination: 63.00 deg. Period: 108.90 min. COSPAR: 1992-064A. USAF Sat Cat: 22161. Ionospheric, auroral, amgnetospheric studies. Freja is a Swedish/German satellite designed for research into the aurora. The satellite was launched piggyback on a Long March 2C (CZ-2C) rocket and weighs 214 kg in orbit. It is a sun-pointing spinner (10 rpm) with a 2.2 m diameter. It will make high re solution measurements in the upper ionosphere and lower magnetosphere. Data will be received at Esrange, Kiruna, Sweden and at the Prince Albert Satellite Station in Canada's Saskatchewan Province. Launch time 0620 UT. References: 2, 6. Level: 1.
  • Freja Spacecraft: Freja. Agency: PRC. COSPAR: 1992-064xx. USAF Sat Cat: 22161. References: 2, 279. Level: 1.
1993 November 4 - 07:07 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark 7 MASER 6.
  • MASER 6 Microgravity mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 243 km (150 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1994 December 5 - 00:48 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Improved Orion. LV Configuration: Improved Orion SSC HYGROSOND.
  • Hygrosonde Aeronomy mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 77 km (47 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1995 January 24 - 03:54 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M.
  • Astrid Mass: 26 kg (57 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: Astrid. Agency: SSC. Perigee: 963 km (598 mi). Apogee: 1,027 km (638 mi). Inclination: 82.90 deg. Period: 105.00 min. COSPAR: 1995-002B. USAF Sat Cat: 23464. Auroral plasma and auroral imaging. References: 2, 6. Level: 1.
1995 December 4 - 10:23 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Improved Orion. LV Configuration: Improved Orion SSC REXUS.
  • Test mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 89 km (55 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1996 May 3 - 04:16 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark 7 DLR K-GR-221.
  • MASER 7 Microgravity mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 252 km (156 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1997 June 4 - 09:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Improved Orion. LV Configuration: Improved Orion SSC GYROTEST.
  • Test mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 94 km (58 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
1997 November 12 - 21:48 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Ariane. Model: Ariane 44L. LV Configuration: Ariane 44L-3 V102.
  • Sirius 2 Program: Sirius. Class: Communications. Spacecraft: Spacebus 3000. Manufacturer: Aerospatiale, Cannes, France. Agency: NSAB. Perigee: 35,781 km (22,233 mi). Apogee: 35,791 km (22,239 mi). Inclination: 0.10 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min. COSPAR: 1997-071A. USAF Sat Cat: 25049. Geosynchronous. Stationed over 4.8E Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 5 deg E in 1997-1999 As of 5 September 2001 located at 4.81 deg E drifting at 0.001 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 8 located at 4.77E drifting at 0.004W degrees per day. References: 2. Level: 1.
1998 February 7 - 07:40 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark 7 DLR K-GR-231.
  • TEXUS 36 Microgravity mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 238 km (147 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1998 March 3 - 22:33 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion DLR K-NO2-233.
  • SSC NLTE-1 Atomic 2A Ionosphere mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 134 km (83 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1998 March 6 - 21:26 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Nike Orion. LV Configuration: Nike Orion DLR K-NO2-234.
  • SSC NLTE-2 Atomic 2B Ionosphere mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 134 km (83 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
1998 October 5 - 22:51 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Ariane. Model: Ariane 44L. LV Configuration: Ariane 44L V111.
  • Sirius 3 Program: Sirius. Payload: Sirius 3. Class: Communications. Spacecraft: HS 376. Manufacturer: Hughes Space and Communications, El Segundo. Agency: NSAB. Perigee: 35,782 km (22,233 mi). Apogee: 35,790 km (22,230 mi). Inclination: 0.10 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min. COSPAR: 1998-056B. USAF Sat Cat: 25492. Geostationary at 23.5 degrees E. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit at 28 deg E in 1998-1999; 5 deg E in 2000.- As of 5 September 2001 located at 5.04 deg E drifting at 0.003 deg E per day. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 4.97E drifting at 0.000W degrees per day. References: 2, 279. Level: 1.
1998 December 10 - 11:57 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: LC132/1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 3. Model: Kosmos 11K65M.
  • Astrid-2 Mass: 30 kg (66 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere. Spacecraft: Astrid-2. Manufacturer: Swedish Space Corporation. Agency: SSC. Perigee: 978 km (607 mi). Apogee: 1,013 km (629 mi). Inclination: 83.00 deg. COSPAR: 1998-072B. USAF Sat Cat: 25568. Swedish Space Corporation micro-satellite Astrid-2 was ejected from the Nadezdha 5 COSPAS satellite at 15:25 GMT and was to measure the auroral electromagnetic fields and particle environment. References: 2. Level: 1.
1999 May 14 - 11:33 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark 7 MASER 8.
  • MASER 8 Microgravity mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 260 km (160 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
2000 March 27 - 11:17 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark 7 TEXUS 37.
  • TEXUS 37 Microgravity mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 243 km (150 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
2000 April 2 - 07:34 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark 7 TEXUS 38.
  • TEXUS 38 Microgravity mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 250 km (150 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
2000 November 21 - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC2W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 7320-10. LV Configuration: Delta 7320-10 D282.
  • Munin Mass: 529 kg (1,166 lb). Class: Technology. Spacecraft: Munin. Manufacturer: Swedish Inst. for Space Physics, Kiruna. Agency: SISP. Perigee: 701 km (435 mi). Apogee: 1,797 km (1,116 mi). Inclination: 95.40 deg. Period: 110.50 min. COSPAR: 2000-075C. USAF Sat Cat: 26621. The small 6 kg Munin nanosatellite was built by Swedish students in collaboration with the Swedish Insitute for Space Physics (IRF) and carried a particle detector, a spectrometer, and an auroral camera. After deployment of EO-1 and SAC-C a fourth burn put the Delta second stage in a 697 x 1800 km x 95.4 deg orbit, after which Munin was ejected from the stage. References: 2, 552, 554. Level: 1.
2001 February 20 - 08:48 GMT - Launch Site: Svobodniy. Launch Complex: LC5. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Topol. Model: Start-1.
  • Odin Mass: 250 kg (550 lb). Class: Astronomy. Type: Infrared. Spacecraft: Odin. Manufacturer: Swedish Space Corp. Agency: Swedish Space Corp. (Sweden). Perigee: 622 km (386 mi). Apogee: 622 km (386 mi). Inclination: 97.83 deg. COSPAR: 2001-007A. USAF Sat Cat: 26702. Sweden's Odin scientific satellite carried a submillimeter wave astronomy instrument and a radiometer for atmospheric studies. The 1.1-meter reflector fed 500 GHz and 119 GHz radiometers and was used to study galactic molecular clouds, complementing NASA's SWAS satellite. The Odin satellite was designed and built by the Swedish Space Corporation (Svenska Rymdbolaget or Rymdaktiebolaget). SSC does most of its satellite design and construction in-house, although Saab made the antenna and carried out satellite final assembly. SSC was a goverment-owned company and a contractor for the Rymdstyrelsen (Swedish National Space Board). References: 2, 296, 552, 554. Level: 1.
2001 May 8 - 09:55 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark 7 TEXUS 39.
  • TEXUS 39 Microgravity mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 248 km (154 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
2001 December 15 - 10:20 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki Wind.
  • Hygrosonde II Meteorological mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 75 km (46 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
2001 December 16 - 03:11 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki.
  • Hygrosonde II Meteorological mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 75 km (46 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
2001 December 16 - 05:12 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Improved Orion. LV Configuration: Improved Orion SSC Hygrosond-2.
  • Hygrosonde II Aeronomy mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 90 km (55 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
2001 December 16 - 05:43 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki Falling Sphere.
  • Hygrosonde II Meteorological mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 75 km (46 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
2001 December 16 - 06:18 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki Falling Sphere.
  • Hygrosonde II Meteorological mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 75 km (46 mi). References: 2. Level: 2.
2002 March 16 - 09:37 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark 7 MASER 9.
  • MASER 9 Microgravity mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 260 km (160 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
2003 April 8 - 08:20 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark 7 TEXUS 40.
  • TEXUS 40 Microgravity mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 246 km (152 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
2004 October 28 - 19:49 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Improved Orion. LV Configuration: Improved Orion SSC REXUS II.
  • REXUS-2/ECOMA Education/Meteor mission Agency: DLR/SSC. Apogee: 91 km (56 mi). The REXUS program was a joint project between the Swedish Space Corporation SSC, ESRANGE, and the Mobile Rocket Base (Moraba) of the German Aerospace Center DLR, conducted by newly founded EUROLAUNCH. The scientific payload capacity was shared between Swedish and German student experimenters. REXUS was considered as an annual sounding rocket program. References: 2. Level: 2.
2004 December 2 - 10:30 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark 7 TEXUS 41.
  • TEXUS 41 Microgravity mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 227 km (141 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
2005 May 2 - 05:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: S. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Skylark. Model: Skylark 7. LV Configuration: Skylark 7 MASER 10.
  • MASER 10 Microgravity mission Agency: SSC. Apogee: 252 km (156 mi). Final flight of Skylark suborbital rocket. MASER 10 carried two biology experiments and three fluid physics experiments. The payload spent six minutes in microgravity and worked perfectly during the flight. References: 2. Level: 1.
2005 December 1 - 09:04 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Sonda. Model: VSB-30.
  • TEXUS EML-1/TEXUS 42 Microgravity mission Agency: SSC/DLR. Apogee: 263 km (163 mi). This was the first launch of the Brazilian sounding rocket VSB-30, replacing the British Skylark, from Esrange. The speed when leaving the launcher was about 60 m/s and after 45 seconds of acceleration the max speed was over 200 m/s. During the flight the experiments onboard spent approximately 6 minutes of microgravity and all experiments worked successfully. The payload was brought back for analysis at Esrange by helicopter within one hour after landing. References: 2. Level: 1.
2006 April 5 - 05:56 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Hawk. Model: Improved Orion. LV Configuration: Improved Orion REXUS 3.
  • Education mission Agency: DLR/SSC. Apogee: 95 km (59 mi). References: 2. Level: 1.
2006 May 10 - 08:12 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Sonda. Model: VSB-30.
  • TEXUS 43 Microgravity mission Agency: SSC/DLR. Apogee: 237 km (147 mi). The TEXUS 43 mission gave around six minutes of microgravity to the 407 kg payload contributed by five investigators from three different institutes References: 2. Level: 2.
2007 November 17 - 22:39 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/39. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Model: Proton-M/Briz-M.
  • Sirius 4 Program: Sirius. Payload: A2100AX. Mass: 4,600 kg (10,100 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: AS 2100. Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin, Sunnyvale. Perigee: 35,641 km (22,146 mi). Apogee: 35,780 km (22,230 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. Period: 1,432.20 min. COSPAR: 2007-057A. USAF Sat Cat: 32299. Sirius 4 carried Ku-band and Ka-band communications payloads for Nordic, Baltic and East European communications. Three upper-stage burns placed Sirius 4 into a 6916 km x 35478 km x 17.4 deg geostationary transfer orbit. A series of maneuvers by the satellite using its own Leros engine maneuvered the satellite into geosynchronous orbit, stationed at 5 deg East. References: 2. Level: 1.
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