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The Guiana Space Center (CSG) is a French and ESA space launch base located in French Guiana. In operation since 1968, it stands out for its geographical location close to the equator and the security provided by the open sea to the east. ESA, CNES, Arianespace and Azercosmos carry out launches from Kourou, shared since 1975. Security is guaranteed militarily, and during launches, the Îles du Salut, including Devil's Island, are evacuated. The CSG was briefly occupied in 2017. Additionally, the site is home to the Îles du Salut, a former penal colony and tourist destination. The first launch took place in March 1970, with Diamant-B launching the DIAL/MIKA and DIAL/WIKA satellites.
