ARR is located far north of the Arctic Circle. This high latitude location provides favourable conditions for studying various atmosphere and ionosphere phenomena using rockets, balloons, aircraft, and ground-based instruments.
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* launch capability for rocket configurations up to 20 metric tons
* wide-band mobile and stationary telemetry stations, with slantrange system for tracking purposes
* extensive network of groundbased instruments, including ALOMAR
* range-hotel with 32 singlerooms, guest kitchen and relax-facilities
* a large impact area, permitting a variety of launch directions and rocket configurations without the need for guidance systems.