Watch a launch

Le décollage de la toute première Ariane 6.

 

 

With or without a reservation, watching a launch is easy, free and above all unforgettable. 

 

The Europe’s spaceport offers you the chance to enjoy this experience in complete safety, just a few kilometres from the launch pads.

Practical Information

Want to feel the thrill of an Ariane 6 or Vega-C blast-off? The Europe’s spaceport offers two observation sites where you can experience a launch: the Carapa site, with free access, and the Ibis site, accessible by reservation only.


Situated 18km from the Ariane 6 launch pad and 15km from the Vega-C launch pad, both sites offer a breathtaking view of the launch.


You can follow the lift-off with the naked eye and on a giant screen with a commentary on the entire mission, right up to the satellites being placed in orbit.

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CARAPA

 

Free access

 

No minimum age


Open 2 hours before lift-off

 

IBIS

 

By reservation / Minimum age 8

 

Book online
Observation du décollage du vol VA261 depuis la plage.

And outside Europe's spaceport ?

 

 

 

There are other public places, such as Pim Poum beach in Kourou and Monkey Mountain, where you can watch the take-off freely. There are no broadcasts, but the views and scenery are breathtaking!

 

For some special launches, the Europe’s spaceport organises giant-screen broadcasts, with entertainment at other sites such as a seaside square in Cayenne or the Cocoteraie beach in Kourou.

 

 

Find out more on our website and social networks.

Accessibility

The Ibis and Carapa sites are not accessible to people with reduced mobility. If you are disabled, please contact us.

 

Access to the Carapa site is on a steep slope and requires good physical condition.