Kourou

Kourou is a commune in French Guiana, an overseas region and department of France located in South America. In addition to being an administrative district in French Guiana, it is also the main town in that district. Within the Kourou district lies the Guiana Space Centre, France and the European Space Agency's main spaceport.

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Statement by Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Space, following the decision by Roscosmos to withdraw from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou. No more Soyuz launches from there. 2 Galileo sats had been set for April Soyuz launch.

The Ariane 6 first stages on their way to Kourou.

On the Eve of the JWST Launch, Here’s What It’s Like in Kourou