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Europe's spaceport
Coverage of Europe's spaceport in the Nexus archive.
- Europe’s Busiest New Rocket Flies From South America. Who Profits?
A record Ariane 6 launch from French Guiana highlights Europe's spaceport progress, but local residents question how much economic benefit the boom generates for the region.
- Spain’s PLD Space Bets $41M on a Private Launch Pad in French Guiana
Spain's PLD Space is investing 35 million euros in a private launch pad at Kourou in French Guiana, marking the first private operator at that scale in Europe's spaceport. The investment is equivalent to approximately $41 million.