Guiana Space Center

My first time viewing a functioning launch pad and control room up close. The most recent launch was 3 days prior to our visit. In 1969, French president Charles de Gaulle construct a space-travel base in French Guiana. The location was considered particularly suitable for the purpose because it is near the equator and has extensive access to the ocean as a buffer zone. The Guiana Space Centre is now part of the European space industry launching exclusive satellites.

Actual Launch Room

Lots of Security 

Rocket Launch Pad behind me.

Another Launch Pad