ESA - European Space Agency - Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana is gearing up for the arrival of Ariane 6, Europe's next-generation launch vehicle. This aerial view taken in January 2020
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Archives d'Outre-mer : il y a 55 ans décollait la première fusée du Centre Spatial de Kourou - Outre-mer la 1ère
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