Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China
One of China’s major launch sites, it is used for launching crewed missions, including the Shenzhou spacecraft, and various satellites.
Training Facilities
Training facilities are centers where astronauts undergo rigorous training and simulations to prepare for space missions. These facilities provide environments that simulate the conditions of space, including zero gravity, vacuum chambers, and underwater training for extravehicular activities. Prominent training facilities include NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory, the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Germany, and Russia’s Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center.
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More Space Exploration Locations
Each of these locations plays a critical role in advancing our understanding of space, fostering international collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of human achievement. Explore them using the images below.
European Space Operations Centre
Explore ESA’s European Space Operations Centre in Darmstadt, Germany, the nerve center for mission control and the management of missions.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Located near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, this complex offers exhibits, tours, and interactive displays focused on space exploration.
NASA’s JPL’s Spacecraft Assembly Facility
This facility is known for assembling and testing many of NASA’s robotic spacecraft, including the Mars rovers.
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Operated by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Arianespace, it is a major launch site for European missions and satellite launches.