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Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)

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CNES and the Paris fire and rescue service announced a partnership on 18 June to accelerate the development of advanced technologies for fire management and robotics.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralSep 18, 2025Ten French space announcements at the Paris Air Show

CNES signed a contract with ArianeGroup to develop technology for the ASTRE project.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralSep 18, 2025Ten French space announcements at the Paris Air Show

The BEAP solid booster test stand is the only large-scale test stand operated by CNES on behalf of the European Space Agency.

Mentioned as: CNESOrg RelationshipSep 18, 2025Everything you ever wanted to know about the P160C, Ariane 6 and Vega’s future engine

CNES published a call for proposals to find a partner to support operations and mechanical procedures before Callisto's flight test campaign.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralSep 17, 2025El vuelo inaugural del cohete reutilizable europeo Callisto se pospone a 2027

The Callisto project, conceived in 2015, is a collaboration between the French space agency CNES, Germany's DLR, and Japan's JAXA to develop reusable rocket technology for future European and Japanese launch systems.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralSep 17, 2025El vuelo inaugural del cohete reutilizable europeo Callisto se pospone a 2027

Exotrail is ramping up its mission cadence with two missions in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) planned for 2026 and two missions in Geostationary Orbit (GEO) beginning in 2027, one of which is supported by CNES.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Org RelationshipSep 17, 2025Exotrail Unveils Details of Second Spacevan OTV Mission

The Callisto project is a collaboration between CNES, DLR, and JAXA aimed at maturing reusable rocket technology for future European and Japanese launch systems.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralSep 16, 2025CNES Call Reveals Inaugural Callisto Flight Test Pushed to 2027

CNES published a call for proposals seeking a partner to provide mechanical operations and procedures support for the Callisto flight-test campaign.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralSep 16, 2025CNES Call Reveals Inaugural Callisto Flight Test Pushed to 2027

On September 1, 2025, UNIVITY signed a contract worth 31 million euros with TDF for a space-based 5G communication demonstration, awarded by the French National Centre for Space Studies (CNES).

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Org RelationshipSep 9, 20259/9宇宙ニュース・IHI、衛星コンステレーション構築で英SSTL・SatVuと協力 ほか3件

The French space agency CNES has committed to being a key customer for the Kestrel capsule missions from Orbital Paradigm.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralSep 6, 2025Orbital Paradigm consigue tres clientes para la demostración de su cápsula de reentrada en 2025

In June, Orbital Paradigm announced that CNES selected them to conduct biology and physiology experiments for the agency.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralSep 6, 2025Orbital Paradigm consigue tres clientes para la demostración de su cápsula de reentrada en 2025

CNES collaborates with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and various Japanese ministries.

Mentioned as: CNESOrg RelationshipAug 25, 2025【海外動向】フランス宇宙産業の現在と将来展望 ―フランス国立宇宙研究センター(CNES)インタビュー

The French National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) has an office in Japan.

Mentioned as: CNESTechnical ProductAug 25, 2025【海外動向】フランス宇宙産業の現在と将来展望 ―フランス国立宇宙研究センター(CNES)インタビュー

France and Germany are the two largest contributors to ESA, with CNES contributing approximately 1 billion euros annually.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative FinancialAug 25, 2025【海外動向】フランス宇宙産業の現在と将来展望 ―フランス国立宇宙研究センター(CNES)インタビュー

Cooperation between CNES and JAXA is crucial for both nations' space missions.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralAug 25, 2025【海外動向】フランス宇宙産業の現在と将来展望 ―フランス国立宇宙研究センター(CNES)インタビュー

The 'Connect by CNES' program supports small and medium enterprises and startups in France with investment and technical support.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralAug 25, 2025【海外動向】フランス宇宙産業の現在と将来展望 ―フランス国立宇宙研究センター(CNES)インタビュー

CNES plays two roles at the French Embassy in Japan: advising the ambassador and representing CNES in Japan.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralAug 25, 2025【海外動向】フランス宇宙産業の現在と将来展望 ―フランス国立宇宙研究センター(CNES)インタビュー

CNES was established in 2000 to promote space diplomacy in Japan.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralAug 25, 2025【海外動向】フランス宇宙産業の現在と将来展望 ―フランス国立宇宙研究センター(CNES)インタビュー

CNES has established offices in embassies of countries including China, India, the UAE, Germany, Italy, and Belgium.

Mentioned as: CNESTechnical ProductAug 25, 2025【海外動向】フランス宇宙産業の現在と将来展望 ―フランス国立宇宙研究センター(CNES)インタビュー

ESA represents the only space agency for many EU countries, while CNES represents the French government in various ESA committees.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralAug 25, 2025【海外動向】フランス宇宙産業の現在と将来展望 ―フランス国立宇宙研究センター(CNES)インタビュー
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