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Biomass: a look back at the preparation before the launch

With just a few hours to go before the launch of the Biomass mission from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, here is a look back at the key stages in the preparation of this unique satellite.

Photo artistique de Biomass en salle blanche au CSG
30/04/2025

Biomass lifts off successfully under the rising sun in Kourou

On Tuesday, 29 April 2025, at 6:15 a.m., as the sky over Kourou was bathed in the first light of dawn, the Vega C rocket successfully lifted off from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.

Décollage VV26 depuis Lac Bois Diable à Kourou
30/04/2025

Flight Vega-C : VV26 mission in a nutshell

On April 29, 2025, Vega-C will launch Biomass, the European Space Agency’s Earth Explorer satellite from Europe spaceport at 6:15 a.m. local time (09:15 a.m. UTC, 11:15 a.m. CEST).

Préparation satellite Biomass en salle blanche au CSG
23/04/2025

New P160C motor all set for its hot-fire test

The hot-fire test of the new P160C motor, intended for Ariane 6, Vega-C, and Vega-E, is scheduled for 24 April between noon and 4 p.m. It will be conducted at Europe’s Spaceport on the solid booster test bench (BEAP).

Le nouveau moteur P160C est transféré au BEAP pour un prochain essai à feu.
22/04/2025

Easter in Orbit at Europe’s spaceport !

The Easter holidays are taking a cosmic turn at Europe’s spaceport with original activities for young and old!

Visuel de promotion animation Pâques Guyaspace Expérience
02/04/2025
Photo de groupes des élèves ayant participé à l'édition 2025 du concours C'Génial

Regional finals of the C’Génial competition

Illustration de la mission VV26

Vega-C flight VV26 is scheduled on 29 April

ouverture conteneur transportant le satellite Biomass en salle blanche au CSG

The Biomass satellite has arrived at Europe’s spaceport

Coiffe VA263 dans le portique du pas de tir Ariane 6

VA263 in a nutshell

Image du pied de page site CSG.

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Our launchers

Image de synthèse du lanceur Ariane 6 en position verticale.
Image de synthèse du lanceur Ariane 6 en position inclinée à 45 % avec une traînée de fumée.
Ariane 6
Ariane 6

Ariane 6

The workhorse of Europe's space industry, Ariane 6 is a powerful, highly versatile and scalable launcher, capable of carrying out a wide range of missions in all types of orbit.

Image de synthèse du lanceur Vega-C en position verticale.
Image de synthèse du lanceur Vega-C en position inclinée à 45 ° et avec une traînée de fumée.
Vega-C
Vega-C

Vega-C

Europe's Vega-C launch vehicle offers a flexible and versatile launch solution for a wide range of low-Earth orbit missions.

Environment and Safety

Environment

CNES is rolling out an environment policy to limit the impact of space activities on biodiversity in French Guiana.

Des aras bleus survolent le domaine du CSG.

Safety of people

To address the risks and dangers that could jeopardise the safety of people, the environment and property, CNES has put in place a number of protective measures to cope with different situations.

La brigade des Sapeurs Pompiers de Paris protège le CSG.

During a launch

A range of measures are in place to protect people, property and the environment at every launch.

Les habitants observent le lancement de la fusée depuis la plage de Kourou.

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Teacher

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If you are a teacher and would like to visit Europe’s Spaceport with your pupils, invite someone to give a presentation to your class or find out about the educational resources available from CNES and ESA, this page is for you.

Journalist

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If you are a journalist and would like to run a story about Europe’s Spaceport or attend a launch event, please consult this page.

Student

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If you are a student looking for a scholarship, an internship or a work-study placement with Europe’s Spaceport, you will find all the information you need on this page.