Safety of people
To address the risks and dangers that could jeopardise the safety of people, the environment and property, a number of protective measures are in place at Europe’s spaceport.
Taking sustainable actions
CNES is responsible for protecting the environment at Europe’s spaceport. Naturally, it has pledged to reduce the footprint of its activities and projects.
Taking sustainable actions
Preserving biodiversity
CNES is responsible for protecting the environment and elicits support from a number of partners, including the French National Forests Office and the French Biodiversity Office, to preserve and promote the natural heritage of Europe’s spaceport.
Preserving biodiversity
Studying the impacts
To protect the environment of Europe's spaceport, CNES implements a policy of environmental risk prevention and ensures continuous monitoring of the impacts of its activities.
Studying the impacts
Environment
CNES is rolling out an environment policy to prevent pollution and limit the impact of space activities on biodiversity.
Environment
VA263 in a nutshell
A successful first commercial flight for Ariane 6
Following its successful maiden flight in July 2024, Ariane 6 completed its second mission from Europe’s spaceport on Thursday 6 March at 13:24 local time in French Guiana. Its payload, the CSO-3 satellite, was placed in sun-synchronous orbit.
A successful first commercial flight for Ariane 6
Ariane 6 flight VA263 rescheduled
Public consultation for mini-launchers
The public consultation period regarding construction of the first multi-launcher complex (ELM1) at Europe’s spaceport is open until 18 March 2025 inclusive.
Public consultation for mini-launchers
Guyaspace Expérience celebrates Carnival!
Ariane 6 : first commercial flight on 3 March
The first commercial flight of Ariane 6, originally scheduled for Wednesday 26 February, has now been postponed to Monday 3 March, 13:24 (Kourou), 17:24 (Paris), 16:24 (UTC).
Ariane 6 : first commercial flight on 3 March
French space agency–French Guiana: over 25 years committed to the region
During French Guiana’s “Salon des Maires” exhibition (19-20 September 2025), the French space agency reasserted its commitment to local development. For more than 25 years, the French space agency has supported real local projects.
French space agency–French Guiana: over 25 years committed to the region