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Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)

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CNES granted PLD Space permission to operate MIURA 5 at the Guiana Space Centre (Kourou) in 2025.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Org RelationshipJul 6, 2023PLD Space Secures Spanish Government Contract to Develop Micro Launcher

During Ariane 5 launch campaigns, Arianespace works closely with the French space agency CNES, which is the design authority for the launcher and is responsible for the satellite preparation facilities and the launch base.

Mentioned as: French space agencyOrg RelationshipJul 5, 2023Arianespace’s flight VA261 mission a success for Ariane 5’s grand finale

PLD Space is one of three European companies authorized by the French Space Agency (CNES), through a binding agreement, to operate MIURA 5 from the CSG Space Centre in French Guiana.

Mentioned as: CNESOrg RelationshipJul 5, 2023PLD Space wins partnership contract to develop a micro launcher

PLD Space signed a binding contract with the French space agency CNES on 2023-06-21 to use the former Diamant launch site in Kourou, French Guiana, for Miura 5.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Org RelationshipJun 27, 2023PLD Space postpones first launch to September

German launch vehicle developer Rocket Factory Augsburg reached an agreement with CNES on 2023-06-21 to use the Diamant site.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Org RelationshipJun 27, 2023PLD Space postpones first launch to September

RFA ONE will launch from CSG starting in 2025 as part of CNES’ open tender process to open Kourou to commercial launch service providers.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralJun 21, 2023Rocket Factory Augsburg to launch from Kourou Space Center

The contract between Astroscale France and CNES will be signed on 2023-06-20 at the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Org RelationshipJun 21, 2023Astroscale Secures Contract with CNES Expanding its Operations to France

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG signed a binding term sheet with the French space agency CNES to offer launch services from the Kourou Space Center (CSG) in French Guiana.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Org RelationshipJun 21, 2023Rocket Factory Augsburg to launch from Kourou Space Center

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG signed a binding term sheet with the French space agency CNES to offer RFA’s launch services from the Kourou Space Center (CSG) in French Guiana.

Mentioned as: french space agency cnesNarrative GrowthJun 21, 2023Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) to launch from Kourou

RFA ONE will launch from CSG starting in 2025 as part of CNES’ open tender process to open the Kourou Space Center to commercial launch service providers.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Org RelationshipJun 21, 2023Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) to launch from Kourou

The contract between Astroscale France and CNES was scheduled to be signed on 2023-06-20 at the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Org RelationshipJun 19, 2023Astroscale Expands Operations to France and Secures Contract with CNES

SpaceFounders is the start-up program of the French space agency CNES, the University of the German Armed Forces, and the Italian space agency ASI.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralJun 18, 2023Beyond Gravity + SpaceFounders join forces to support start-ups

The CNES telemetry station will be transported to Greenland and will be stationed in polar bear territory.

Mentioned as: CNESTechnical ProductJun 12, 2023A CNES balloon will soon fly over Greenland

NanoXplore developed the NG-ULTRA component family with support from Thales Alenia Space and in conjunction with R&D programs run by CNES and ESA and funded by the European Commission’s H2020 and Horizon Europe programs.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Org RelationshipJun 8, 2023Thales Announces Partnership with NanoXplore to Develop Key Electronic Components for the Space Industry

The Eurostar Neo platform was developed under the European Space Agency’s Partnership Projects together with the French space agency CNES and with strong support from the UK Space Agency and other European agencies.

Mentioned as: CNESOrg RelationshipMay 29, 2023Arabsat launches Badr-8 Satellite in partnership with Airbus and SpaceX

The TELEO demonstrator payload was developed with support from CNES.

Mentioned as: CNESTechnical ProductMay 29, 2023Arabsat launches Badr-8 Satellite in partnership with Airbus and SpaceX

VENµS was launched by the French Space Agency CNES and the Israel Space Agency in 2017.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralMay 21, 2023EarthDaily Analytics offers VENµS imagery access

The Airbus Eurostar Neo platform was developed under European Space Agency Partnership Projects together with the French space agency CNES and with strong support from the UK Space Agency and other European agencies.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Org RelationshipMay 10, 2023Airbus' Eurostar Neo Arabsat BADR-8 Telecoms Satellite Shipped to Cape Canaveral for Launch

Airbus’ Eurostar Neo platform has been developed under the European Space Agency’s Partnership Projects together with the French space agency CNES and with strong support from the UK Space Agency and other European agencies.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralMay 9, 2023Airbus Eurostar Neo Arabsat BADR-8 telecoms satellite shipped to Cape Canaveral and is ready for launch

CNES is developing the internal module of the MMX rover while DLR is responsible for the structure and locomotion parts.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralMay 4, 2023MMX Rover: thermal vacuum tests carried out at CNES, a major step forward
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