ELA-4 and ELA-1
Ariane 6 and Vega-C use separate launch complexes; the public cannot enter operational zones freely.
VISIT DESTINATION / KOUROU · FRENCH GUIANA
Photo: Bernard DUPONT · CC BY-SA 2.0Launches from the edge of the equator.
The European launch base in French Guiana, where geography gives rockets a powerful start toward orbit.
01 / THE DESTINATIONEurope’s Spaceport from orbit Photo: ESA · CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO
Europe’s Spaceport
Launch attendance is controlled and ticketed through the official organiser. Launch schedules can change; confirm the date, eligibility, transport and viewing site directly with the spaceport before booking.
Background guide. See the live Access tab below for current visitor information and source checks.
Ariane 6 and Vega-C
These European vehicles serve different payload and orbit needs. Soyuz is a historic launcher here, not a current service.
Official launch visits
Tickets, transport and viewing areas depend on each mission. Confirm current instructions with the spaceport organiser.
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04 / PLAN YOUR TRIP
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