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[Ariane 6] The date of the maiden flight is firming up
Following the new status report published by the French space agency and ESA a week after the successful combined tests on 23 November, the maiden flight of the Ariane 6 launcher is scheduled to take place between mid-June and the end of July 2024.
[Ariane 6] The date of the maiden flight is firming up
[EDUCATION] Official launch of the AIBSI project
The AIBSI project, led by the University of French Guiana and supported by the French space agency, was officially launched this week.
[EDUCATION] Official launch of the AIBSI project
Solar eclipse on 14 October: respite from the blazing heat
Wildlife: 10 years of studies at Europe’s spaceport
OFB’s experts and their specialist colleagues are closely analysing the exceptional wildlife of this unique area in French Guiana. Update on ten years of research.
Wildlife: 10 years of studies at Europe’s spaceport
[Event] Space Festival at Europe’s spaceport
Europe’s spaceport is organising its very first Space Festival. Celebrated worldwide, it will take place from 13 to 15 October in French Guiana. There’s plenty on the programme to keep you entertained and amazed!
[Event] Space Festival at Europe’s spaceport
[Education] Overview of the latest educational projects
Education: “Guyane connectée - Combler les écarts”
The aim of “Guyane Connectée - Combler les écarts” (Connecting Guiana - closing the divide) is to provide high-quality education to pupils in their first and second year of secondary school who live in isolated villages in French Guiana.
Education: “Guyane connectée - Combler les écarts”
Conference: satellites and climate change
Observing the Earth from space to better understand climate change. Experts from CNES, IPCC, and CNRS are in French Guiana to discuss the mission of satellites like SWOT.
Conference: satellites and climate change
CNES's actions in French Guiana: review and outlook
The French space agency is committed to working with French Guiana in four key areas: economic development, education/inclusion, space applications and tourism. Here's an overview of the initiatives undertaken in 2022 and the future outlook.
CNES's actions in French Guiana: review and outlook
Canopée in French Guiana for the first time
At Europe’s spaceport, the energy revolution is in full swing
As the largest consumer of electricity in French Guiana, Europe’s spaceport has been taking proactive measures to measure, limit, and offset its impact on the environment for several years now.
At Europe’s spaceport, the energy revolution is in full swing
CNES and Europe’s spaceport at Green Days 2022
