February 27, 2023

Players

Some 40 entities work together at the Guiana Space Centre to make rocket launches possible. Each has a specific role in the operation of the GSC, from the construction and funding of launch facilities to lift-off.

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EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY (ESA)

The European Space Agency is responsible for the Ariane, Vega and Soyuz development programmes at the GSC. ESA owns most of the facilities and has been contributing to the funding of the GSC since 1975.

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Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES, the French Space Agency)

At the GSC, CNES is responsible for the overall coordination of the launch base, the reception of satellites, launcher tracking systems and the protection of people, property and the environment.

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Arianespace

As launch operator, Arianespace operates the launch complexes to deploy its range of Ariane, Vega and Vega-C launchers. Its mission starts with the signing of the launch contract and continues until the satellite has been put into orbit.

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Arianegroup

ArianeGroup produces the Ariane 5 launcher and is involved in the development of Ariane 6.

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Avio

At the GSC, the Italian company Avio coordinates the preparation of Vega and Vega-C launchers.

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MANUFACTURERS

The role of manufacturers, in charge of the plants which produce fluids and fuels for the launchers, is crucial for the smooth running of each launch.

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Subcontractors

CNES, ArianeGroup, Arianespace and Avio work with a network of companies located at the GSC.