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Rocket Launches Visible from Istanbul

Can you see a rocket launch from Istanbul? Here's the next launch on the manifest, how far its pad is from Istanbuland which way to look, and an honest verdict on whether it's worth heading outside — or whether the live webcast is your best seat.

NEXT LAUNCH · FROM ISTANBUL
IN 4 HOURSAmazon Leo (LE-03)Arianespace
RocketAriane 64 Block 2
Lift-offWed, Jun 17, 11:53 AM UTC
FromKourou (CSG)
Distance from Istanbul~8,934 km (west)

Istanbul is roughly 8934 km from the launch site — far too distant to see the rocket. The good news: the live webcast brings you right to the pad, wherever you are.

Distance computed from Istanbul (41.0°, 29.0°) to the launch site · manifest from Launch Library 2 — The Space Devs.

The live launch manifest

Every launch below is global — the same schedule worldwide. The verdict above is what changes for Istanbul.

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Istanbul right now

Clear skies matter for an in-person launch view — a glance at Istanbul's cloud cover tells you whether it's worth stepping out.

More sky over Istanbul

Launch visibility from nearby cities

SEE IT ON THE MAP

Explore the live sky and the Earth below on one map.

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