09/04/2025
40 Years Supporting Satellite Teams at the European Space Port in Kourou !
We have just celebrated 40 years of dedicated service to satellite teams at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou. This milestone is a wonderful opportunity to pay tribute to all those who have shaped this incredible journey.
First and foremost, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the teams at Arianespace for their continued trust over the years, as well as to their clients from around the world, whom we have had the privilege to welcome and support during their missions in French Guiana.
We are also deeply grateful to our many suppliers, to whom we regularly refer requests, and to our friends within the local Guyanese community, with whom we have built strong and lasting relationships.
We do not forget the law enforcement, firefighters, and healthcare services — essential partners with whom we maintain close and vital collaboration for the smooth operation of our activities.
I would like to offer special thanks to the members of the Freelance team, who, over these four decades, have contributed with passion and professionalism to this adventure. Without them, none of this would have been possible. Thanks to their dedication, the many international teams who came to launch their satellites were able to fully experience their missions and appreciate the richness of French Guiana.
Under the guidance of CNES and ESA, we wish all launch operators — both newcomers and long-standing partners — continued success in their pursuit of the European space adventure, for the benefit and global recognition of French Guiana.
François MONIER
