In Sweden s Arctic among the reindeer, a space complex is taking shape
By Thomas Erdbrink and Christina Anderson New York Times May 23, 2021 6:15pm Text size Copy shortlink:
KIRUNA, Sweden The path to the reindeer herder s spring home took him across four frozen lakes and countless snowy hilltops. Arriving to a light dusting of snow, the herder, Aslak Allas, switched off his snowmobile, and the overwhelming silence of Sweden s Arct
In Swedenâs Far North, a Space Complex Takes Shape
The government is turning an old research base above the Arctic Circle into a state-of-the-art satellite launching center. The reindeer will not be happy.
The Esrange Space Center, which shares a landing zone that is more than 2,000 square miles, will be a testing ground for Europeâs first reusable vertical rocket in 2022.Credit.Newsha Tavakolian for The New York Times
May 23, 2021, 6:00 a.m. ET
KIRUNA, Sweden â The path to the reindeer herderâs spring home took him across four frozen lakes and countless snowy hilltops. Arriving to a light dusting of snow, the herder, Aslak Allas, switched off his snowmobile, and the overwhelming silence of Swedenâs Arctic settled in.