The Ariane 5 was launched at ELA-3 operated by Arianespace. It is located at the Guiana Space Centre who have their headquarters in Kourou, French Guiana.
Alan Shepard was selected by NASA in 1959.
Guiana Space Centre | headquarter | Kourou, French Guiana ELA-3 | site | Guiana Space Centre Ariane 5 | launch site | ELA-3 ELA-3 | operator | Arianespace Alan Shepard | selected by nasa | 1959