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    ESA > Our Activities > Launchers > Europe's Spaceport

    Visit Europe's Spaceport

    One of the main attractions in French Guiana is Europe's Spaceport. Free guided tours are available when a launch is not in progress but please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

    Programme  
    08:00 Welcome to the Space Museum, Jupiter Hall
    Identity check and distribution of badges
    08:15 Jupiter Building - VIP lounge
    Presentation of Europe's Spaceport
    Film "The Way into Space"
    Presentation of the Control Centre
    Film: latest launch campaign
    09:30 Bus tour of former Ariane 4 launch site
    10:15 Bus tour and presentation of Ariane 5 launch site
    11:00 Return to Jupiter Hall - end of tour

    Opening hours
    Tours take place Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 11:00 in and from 13:00 to 16:00. On Fridays there is a morning tour only.

    To book
    tel: +594 594 326123
    fax: +594 594 321745
    Email:visites.csg@wanadoo.fr

    Visit the Space Museum

    If you are visiting the Spaceport do not forget to call in at the Space Museum. Situated next to the Jupiter Hall, the museum contains life-size mockups of satellites, interactive animations and a selection of scientific films to guide you through the past, present and future of the Spaceport.

    Opening hours
    Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:00
    Saturday 14:00 to 18:00

    Tickets cost €6.10 for adults and €3.80 for children under 10. Reductions are available for groups and visitors to the launch base.

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