Pacific Spaceport Complex, Kodiak
1998 to present
Site Details
- Country: United States
- Operator: Alaska Aerospace
- Type: Commercial
Overview
A commercial launch site on Narrow Cape, Kodiak Island, suited to polar and sun synchronous orbits. Its first orbital launch in 2001 made it a rare private success, and the complex now serves small launch vehicles seeking uncluttered Pacific range space.
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