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VA269 mission in a nutshell
On June 17, 2026, Arianespace will place into orbit 36 satellites for Amazon Leo with the Ariane 64 equipped with four P160C advanced solid-propellant boosters for the very first time.
VA269 mission in a nutshell
VA268 mission in a nutshell
On April 28, 2026 local time, Arianespace will launch 32 Amazon Leo satellites aboard Ariane 6 in its Ariane 64 configuration from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. Launch window : 05:51 - 06:39 Kourou time, 10:51 - 11:39 Paris/Berlin time.
VA268 mission in a nutshell
VA267 mission in a nutshell
On February 12, 2026, with the first Ariane 64, the most powerful version of Ariane 6, equipped with four boosters, Arianespace will place into orbit 32 satellites for Amazon.
VA267 mission in a nutshell
VA266 mission in a nutshell
VV28: Kompsat-7 preparation begins
The KOMPSAT-7 satellite, developed by the Korean Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), has arrived at Europe’s spaceport to prepare for its upcoming launch aboard Vega-C.
VV28: Kompsat-7 preparation begins
The Sentinel-1D satellite has arrived in French Guiana
The European Sentinel-1D observation satellite landed this week at Félix Éboué Airport. It then arrived at Europe’s spaceport to start its take-off preparation. Look back in pictures.
The Sentinel-1D satellite has arrived in French Guiana
Ariane 5
Europe’s benchmark launch vehicle and one of the most reliable in the world, made its 117th and final flight on 5 July 2023.
Europe’s spaceport stakeholders
At Europe's spaceport various organisations work closely together to ensure the success of launches. Everyone of them has a specific role in the operation of the launch base.
Europe’s spaceport stakeholders
The purpose of Europe’s spaceport
Europe’s spaceport is the only launch site for ESA’s Ariane 6 and Vega-C launchers. Its purpose is to guarantee that Europe benefits from continual, reliable and independent access to space.
The purpose of Europe’s spaceport
Vega
Vega, Europe's lightest launcher, stands out for its precision in placing small payloads in orbit. It is therefore highly prized for scientific and Earth observation satellites.
Soyuz in French Guiana
The result of a partnership between Russia and Europe, Soyuz in French Guiana offered customers a launcher capable of carrying satellites weighing between 3 and 5 tonnes, depending on the type of orbit.
Soyuz in French Guiana
“Living in Space”: two immersive days at Europe’s spaceport
Fancy living in space? On 25 and 26 October, Europe’s spaceport invites you to take the challenge. Programme: – Interactive space-themed workshops to learn while having fun. – Ongoing animations for all ages to tickle your curiosity. – A big space sho
“Living in Space”: two immersive days at Europe’s spaceport
