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Space Center Guyanais Centre Spatial Guyanais

Up to nine space launches are conducted annually from this space center.

Three separate organizations operate here: the Agence Spatiale Européenne (European Space Agency); the Centre National d'Études Spatiales (French Space Agency); and Arianespace (a private commercial enterprise developing the Ariane rocket). Between them, they comprise about 15% the French Guiana's economic activity.

Must-see attractions nearby:
Aided by guides, visitors can see a film tracing the history of the Space Centre, the Jupiter Control Centre, the Ariane No. 2 launch complex where an Ariane 4 launcher is in the assembly hall and the giant Ariane 5 facilities.

In 1964 the French government chose this site of French Guiana's coastline for its proximity to the equator, its location away from storm tracks and earthquake zones and its and low population density.
Address
Centre Spatial Guyanais
Kourou, French Guiana
French Guiana
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:0014:00Closed
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Tips
Free tours take place Monday to Thursday, 7:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. for those 8 and older. Phone ahead and bring ID.

Related Attractions

Space Museum
The Space Museum allows visitors to follow the history of space through seven themed modules.

Several video and slide presentations are available including the preparation and launch of Ariane from the French Guiana Space Centre.
Address
Centre Spatial Guyanais
Kourou, French Guiana
French Guiana
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:0014:00Closed
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Cost
Adult€ 6.10
Child 10 & under€ 2.30
All values are in Euros
Tips
Reduced rates for those visiting the Space Centre on the same day.
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