Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialGeostationary communications satellites
Orbital Attempt
#2,889
ASA Mission
#10
Pad Launch
#12
Location Launch
#20
Designator
1984-114
Nov 10, 1984, 1:14 AM
1 update
ELA-1, now named Ensemble de Lancement Vega (short ELV), is a launch pad at the Centre Spatial Guyanais in French Guiana. It has been used to support launches of the Europa rocket, Ariane 1, Ariane 3, and is currently used to launch Vega rockets.
Total Launches
55
Orbital Attempts
55
Fastest Turnaround
1mo 25d
The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
Timezone
America/Cayenne
Local Launch Time
Nov 9, 1984, 10:14 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
