1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,339 This is a film from a rocket launch at Esrange – a unique spaceport. 2 00:00:07,340 --> 00:00:09,968 It’s located in northern Sweden and owned and operated by the Swedish Space Corporation. 3 00:00:10,051 --> 00:00:13,805 Since 1966, Esrange has been a hub 4 00:00:13,805 --> 00:00:17,142 for microgravity- and atmospheric research, and satellite communications. 5 00:00:17,142 --> 00:00:21,604 More than 600 sounding rockets launched! 6 00:00:22,063 --> 00:00:28,737 Next step: orbital satellite launch site.