Soyuz Launch Complex (ELS)
The dedicated Soyuz launch facilities at the Guiana Space Centre, also known as Ensemble de Lancement Soyouz (ELS). The complex entered service in 2011, supported 27 Soyuz launches, and ceased Soyuz operations in 2022 before conversion into Multi-launcher Complex No. 2.
Identity
- Name
- Soyuz Launch Complex (ELS)
- Region
- SA
- Slug
- soyuz-launch-complex-els
- Type
- spaceport
Details
- Description
- The dedicated Soyuz launch facilities at the Guiana Space Centre, also known as Ensemble de Lancement Soyouz (ELS). The complex entered service in 2011, supported 27 Soyuz launches, and ceased Soyuz operations in 2022 before conversion into Multi-launcher Complex No. 2.
- Established Year
- 2,011
- Latitude
- 5.305
- Location
- Guiana Space Centre, Sinnamary, French Guiana, France
- Longitude
- -52.834
- Operational Status
- decommissioned
- Ownership
- government
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- Creation Time
- 7/13/2026, 9:57:37 AM
- Updated Time
- 7/13/2026, 9:57:37 AM