Centre spatial guyanais

At 10.21 PM, from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou time, Avio successfully launched Copernicus Sentinel-3C and FLEX. #VV30 has been the second #VegaC launch operated by Avio. Read the press release: tinyurl.com/bd3s46n5 #space #spaceiscloser

Liftoff! 🚀 FLEX and Sentinel-3C are on their way.

Vega-C #VV30 has departed Europe’s Spaceport carrying the two Earth observation satellites into orbit.

It’s Launch Time! Avio will launch Sentinel-3C and FLEX Earth Explorer. Read #VV30 details in the press release: tinyurl.com/ywwf7yke @esa @ESA_EO @ESA_transport @eumetsat @CopernicusEU @Thales_Alenia_S #space #spaceiscloser

MTG-I2 has arrived at the launch site! 🚀

On 12 June, EUMETSAT's MTG-I2 satellite arrived in Kourou aboard the MN Toucan vessel. It's now safely stored as final preparations for launch get underway.

Follow the MTG journey: eumetsat.int
📷 @CNES / @EuropeSpacePort

🚀 Mark your calendars.

On June 17th, Ariane 64 will launch 36 Amazon Leo satellites into orbit.

This will be the first Ariane 6 flight equipped with four P160C boosters, increasing its payload capacity from 32 to 36 satellites on a single launch.

🕒 Launch window:
- 07:53 - 08:22 (Washington, D.C.)
- 08:53 - 09:22 (Kourou Time)
- 11:53 – 12:22 (UTC)
- 13:53 - 14:22 (Paris time)

#LaunchingAmbitions #Ariane6 #VA269
@Amazonleo @ArianeGroup @esa @CNES @EuropeSpacePort

Flight VA268/LE-02: Launch Update

Flight VA268/LE-02 is now scheduled for April 30, 2026, within the following launch window:
- 04:08 – 04:57 (Washington, D.C.)
- 05:08 – 05:57 (Kourou)
- 08:08 – 08:57 (UTC)
- 10:08 – 10:57 (Paris)

Ariane 6 is in the final phase of the launch campaign, with all systems ready to support launch on April 30. Launch preparations are complete and the payload composite, enclosing the 32 Amazon Leo satellites, has been successfully mated atop the launcher.

#LaunchingAmbitions #Ariane6 #VA268
@Amazonleo @ArianeGroup @esa @CNES @EuropeSpacePort

Mission VA268 enters its final stretch.

At Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, the 32 Amazon Leo satellites have been fully encapsulated under Ariane 6’s payload fairing, now being transferred for integration atop the launcher.

This key milestone marks the transition into the final phase of the campaign, as Ariane 64 takes shape on the launch pad ahead of liftoff. (1/2)

Following the completion of the investigations into the
technical issue identified on a subsystem component production line after #VV29 launcher integration, a new launch date has been set for 19 May 2026 at 00.52 local time. Read the press release: tinyurl.com/2s37fpu7 #space