El Arenosillo is also the location of an autonomous astronomical observatory of the BOOTES network,[6][4] with two domes and three telescopes.

Among the main facilities that INTA has at CEDEA are (updated 2009): Complementing the above, the Center also has: In 2017 part of the equipment was damaged in a wildfire.

In the years 2018 and 2019 INTA has dedicated part of its budget to replace damaged equipment.

[7] Up to 1994 a total of 557 rockets were launched from this base, mainly of the Skua type for atmospheric soundings and in collaboration with other countries.

The goals of the mission were: (i) validation of the telemetry systems in Space conditions, (ii) controlled ignition, (iii) stabilization of the rocket, (iv) monitoring of the launch sequence, (v) parachute deployment, and finally, (vi) sea recovery.