The Occitanie Region is a major hub for the space and aeronautics industry in France and Europe. It is home to the Toulouse Space Centre (CNES), as well as major contractors like Thales Alenia Space and Airbus Defence and Space. The region fosters a strong ecosystem for space-related activities, including research, development, manufacturing, and applications, supported by numerous engineering schools, universities, research labs, and SMEs. Occitanie is a leading region for space innovation, with a focus on areas like lunar exploration, quantum technologies, and the Internet of Things in space.
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The collaboration aims to foster a sovereign European in-space manufacturing ecosystem and strengthen ties between industrial and institutional partners in the Occitanie region of France.