Launches from Guiana Space Centre (Kourou).

Europe's spaceport at Kourou in French Guiana. Equatorial latitude (5.2°N) gives launches a free velocity boost from Earth's rotation, making it the most efficient location on Earth for geostationary insertions. Hosts Ariane 6, Vega-C, and historically Soyuz launches.

Tracked from orbit by NOAA GOES-19 (GOES-East, 75.2W). LaunchDetect confirms every launch from Guiana Space Centre (Kourou) within 30 to 90 seconds of ignition from independent thermal infrared satellite imagery.

Spaceport facts

LocationSouth America (French Guiana)
CountryGF
Latitude5.239°
Longitude-52.7683°
OperatorsArianespace, ESA, CNES
Active vehiclesAriane 6, Vega-C, Soyuz
LaunchDetect satelliteNOAA GOES-19 (GOES-East, 75.2W)
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