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.
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.
NASA’s Johnson Space Center
Explore NASA’s Johnson Space Center, the heart of human spaceflight operations, home to mission control, training, and key space missions.
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
The world’s first and largest operational space launch facility. It is the launch site for Soyuz missions to the International Space Station.
SpaceX Mission Control
Discover SpaceX Mission Control in Hawthorne, California, the hub for managing groundbreaking missions like reusable rockets and launches.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Located near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, this complex offers exhibits, tours, and interactive displays focused on space exploration.