Its not an ex-colony, its part of France and the EU.
replyIt was a French colonial subject as recently as the 20th century.
replyRegardless, a launch facility within Europe seems much less riskier long term from a geopolitical standpoint.
Although you're right about the history of French Guiana, using that term to put on the same level as New Caledonia is nonsense. (Same goes for Martinique.)
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