Sugarcane Launch Range

In 2025, the Latin American Space Challenge will be hosted at the Sugarcane Launch Range (SLR) near Iacanga and Bauru, Brazil. Surrounded by sugarcane farms, the site is ideal for launching experimental rockets due to its safety, airspace control, location, and infrastructure. Access the SLR entrance on Google Maps by clicking here.

Traveling to Iacanga/Bauru (SP) by Air

LASC highly recommend all participants stay in Iacanga or Bauru (SP) and surrounding cities. The nearest international commercial airports are Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).

From GRU, Tatuí is a four-hour drive on BR-374 - Rodovia Castelo Branco and SP-300 - Rodovia Marechal Rondon. Participants need to secure their own ground transportation during the event. The organizers are unable to provide shuttle services to and from planned activities at this time.

Traveling to the SLR from Bauru

There is one main route to the SLR from Bauru and surrounding areas. The route takes about forty minutes on SP-321 - Rodovia Cezário José de Castilho.

Other potential routes that can be indicated by Google Maps, Waze or other app any be closed due to the road blockages to the event.

The Google Maps link with correct position of the Sugarcane Launch Range (SLR) can be accessed by the following link: Bauru to SLR - Google Maps

Traveling from Bauru (SP) to Sugarcane Launch Range

Lodging Information

Hotel Accommodations in Iacanga (SP) and Surrounding Cities

Hotel Jaraguá Iacanga: Av. Rui Barbosa, 660, Iacanga - SP, 17180-033. Phone: +55 (14) 3294-1013.
Hotel União - Hotel em Iacanga: Av. Joaquim Pedro de Oliveira, 354 - Centro, Iacanga - SP, 17180-027. Phone: +55 (14) 3294-1260
Victoria Park Hotel e Restaurante: R. Prudente de Moraes, 493 - Centro, Ibitinga - SP, 14940-103. Phone: +55 (16) 3342-4199
Hostel Bauru: R. Virgílio Malta, 10-51 - Centro, Bauru - SP, 17015-220. Phone: +55 (14) 98180-0604
Additionally, the city of Bauru has over 30 hotels available for booking.

No Camping On-site at the Cabo Canavial

Camping at the Sugarcane Launch Range (SLR) is not permitted.

All photos and videos shared by the the staff and our community can be accessed through the LASC's Flickr.

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