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Alcântara Launch Center

Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara (CLA) is Brazil's primary space launch facility located near the equator in Maranhão state.

Alcântara, Brazil Est. 1983 Government
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Country
Brazil
Founded
1983
Type
government
Status
operational

About Alcântara Launch Center

Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara (CLA) is Brazil's primary space launch facility located near the equator in Maranhão state. The site's equatorial location offers significant advantages for satellite launches, and Brazil is developing commercial launch services from Alcântara.

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When was Alcântara Launch Center founded?
Alcântara Launch Center was founded in 1983 in Brazil.
Where is Alcântara Launch Center headquartered?
Alcântara Launch Center is headquartered in Alcântara, Brazil.
What does Alcântara Launch Center do?
Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara (CLA) is Brazil's primary space launch facility located near the equator in Maranhão state. The site's equatorial location offers significant advantages for satellite launches, and Brazil is developing commercial launch services from Alcântara.
What sector does Alcântara Launch Center operate in?
Alcântara Launch Center operates in spaceports, launch-services, government.

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Last updated: May 29, 2026
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