Guiana Space Centre

space launch center, Kourou, French Guiana

Also known as: CSG, European Launcher Development Organization’s Equatorial Space Range(Show More)

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The Guiana Space Centre, located in Kourou, French Guiana, is a significant European spaceport. Situated just 5 degrees north of the Equator, its strategic location minimizes the energy required for satellite launches. Originally established by the European Launcher Development Organisation, it is now operated by the European Space Agency. This facility is available for satellite launchings by friendly nations and is utilized for research programs, including weather studies and telecommunications. The economy of the surrounding area is primarily agricultural.123

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ESA also operates the Guiana Space Centre (CSG), a launch base in French Guiana.
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ESA also operates the Guiana Space Centre (CSG), a launch base in French Guiana.
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Kourou
…Equatorial Space Range (subsequently the Guiana Space Centre of the European Space Agency). Available for use by all friendly nations for satellite launchings, it is used for research programs (such as weather studies) and for telecommunications. The surrounding area’s economy is basically agricultural, with coffee, cacao, and tropical fruits being…
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…Equatorial Space Range (subsequently the Guiana Space Centre of the European Space Agency). Available for use by all friendly nations for satellite launchings, it is used for research programs (such as weather studies) and for telecommunications. The surrounding area’s economy is basically agricultural, with coffee, cacao, and tropical fruits being…
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