The Kourou Spaceport, officially known as the Guiana Space Centre, is located in French Guiana, near the town of Kourou. It is operated by the French government and the European Space Agency (ESA). The spaceport is strategically positioned near the equator, which allows rockets to take advantage of the Earth's rotation, making launches more efficient. Kourou Spaceport is used for various space missions, including satellite launches and interplanetary missions. It supports multiple launch vehicles, such as the Ariane, Soyuz, and Vega rockets. The facility plays a crucial role in Europe’s space exploration and satellite deployment efforts.