Sonmiani Flight Test Range

Sonmiani Flight Test Range
Sonmiani Flight Test Range location in Pakistan
Agency overview
Formed1961
HeadquartersSonmiani, Balochistan, Pakistan
25°12′N 66°45′E / 25.200°N 66.750°E / 25.200; 66.750
Parent agencySpace and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
WebsiteNTI Sonmani FTR
Map
Sonmani Flight Test Range though its accuracy is questionable.

The Flight Test Range (FTR) at Sonmiani Beach is a rocket launch site in Balochistan, approximately 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

The facility is operated by the Space Research Commission since 1961, initially focusing on supporting civilian space program involving the launch of sounding rockets but its present mission has now been moved towards military programs.: 118 

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