Situated just north of the equator on the northeastern coast of South America, the Guiana Space Centre (Centre Spatial Guyanais or CSG) in French Guiana is one of the world’s premier spaceports. Known for its proximity to the equator and open access to the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, it provides an unparalleled geographical advantage for space launches. The CSG, managed by the French space agency, Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES), is also the primary launch site for the European Space Agency (ESA).

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