Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Managed by JAXA, this location is Japan’s largest rocket-launch complex and is used for launching H-IIA and H-IIB rockets.
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.
Roscosmos’ Mission Control Center
Explore Roscosmos’ Mission Control Center (TsUP), the heart of Russian space mission control, managing historic and current missions.
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.
European Space Research and Technology Centre
Explore NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a leader in space exploration and innovation, known for pioneering missions.
ISRO Satellite Integration and Testing Establishment (ISITE)
Part of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), ISITE is responsible for the integration and testing of Indian satellites.