Europe’s primary spaceport in French Guiana, managed by CNES and ESA. Near the equator, it launches Ariane, Soyuz, and Vega rockets for geostationary and low Earth orbit missions, benefiting from Earth’s rotational boost.
Identity
Name
Guiana Space Centre
Region
SA
Slug
guiana-space-centre
Type
spaceport
Details
Description
Europe’s primary spaceport in French Guiana, managed by CNES and ESA. Near the equator, it launches Ariane, Soyuz, and Vega rockets for geostationary and low Earth orbit missions, benefiting from Earth’s rotational boost.