Ariane Launch Complex No. 3 (ELA-3)
The Guiana Space Centre complex dedicated to Ariane 5, comprising the launcher integration building, final assembly building, launch control centre, and Launch Zone 3. It supported Ariane 5 missions from 1996 through the vehicle’s final flight in 2023.
Identity
- Name
- Ariane Launch Complex No. 3 (ELA-3)
- Region
- SA
- Slug
- ariane-launch-complex-no-3-ela-3
- Type
- spaceport
Details
- Description
- The Guiana Space Centre complex dedicated to Ariane 5, comprising the launcher integration building, final assembly building, launch control centre, and Launch Zone 3. It supported Ariane 5 missions from 1996 through the vehicle’s final flight in 2023.
- Established Year
- 1,996
- Latitude
- 5.2406
- Location
- Guiana Space Centre, Kourou, French Guiana
- Longitude
- -52.7708
- Operational Status
- decommissioned
- Ownership
- government
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- Creation Time
- 7/13/2026, 9:18:05 AM
- Updated Time
- 7/13/2026, 9:18:05 AM