Learn more about Ariane 6 launch pad 
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While the Ariane 6 rocket might take much of the focus, the launch pad and infrastructure truely are marvels of human engineering.
Built and operated by France’s space agency @CNES, the launch zone – called ELA4 – was built from the ground up at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
Building on the success and lessons learnt from the previous launch zones, the new infrastructure allows for quick processing and the launch of one Ariane 6 a month.
The site for the launch zone was chosen for its deep rocky subsoil capable of supporting the heaviest 900 tonne variant of Ariane 6 and its liftoff and the mobile gantry that surrounds Ariane 6 for final assembly.
The launch pad was also built to lessen the site’s carbon footprint and preserve local natural resources.
ESA – European Space Agency
ESA – European Space Agency
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Great to see that Ariane 6 is going on schedule
Thank God the water is recycled!
ESA is so far behind the Chinese, Russians and particularly the US. Shows all the socalism doesn't just destroy output, productivity, economies, culture, and society, but also science, technology and inovation.
Fabulous machine!! GoESA!
Good work ESA.
Really Nice! I have a question though. Why is the European Spaceport built and located in South America? I'm just curious… How come it isn't located for example in Esrange in north Sweden, after all, that's in Europe. Or anywhere else in Europe where it's a suitable place for something like this?