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Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)

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In the 2026 edition, CNES opened the application process to learners across France.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralNov 29, 2025CNES Expands “Astronaut for a Day” Initiative Following Successful First Year

NATO has worked with the French space agency CNES to establish a center of excellence in Toulouse.

Mentioned as: french space agency cnesNarrative GeneralNov 26, 2025Latest News

PLD Space aims to become the first private company to launch from the ELM-Diamant area of the historic European port, owned by CNES, the French space agency.

Mentioned as: French space agencyOrg RelationshipNov 21, 2025PLD Space desvela la primera unidad de calificación del propulsor Miura 5

In July 2025, CNES announced the scientific and technological experiments that will accompany Adenot during her mission, including the EuroSuit prototype developed under CNES leadership.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralNov 18, 2025Así es el traje espacial europeo que probará una astronauta francesa en la ISS en 2026

At the end of 2023, the French space agency CNES contracted Spartan Space, the Institute of Space Medicine and Physiology (Medes), and the sports retail chain Decathlon to conduct an initial study on a European space suit for IVA.

Mentioned as: CNESOrg RelationshipNov 18, 2025Así es el traje espacial europeo que probará una astronauta francesa en la ISS en 2026

CNES provided technical expertise for the Sentinel-6/Jason-CS mission.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralNov 18, 20256 Things to Know From NASA About New US, European Sea Satellite

After successfully completing this initial phase of the project, at the end of 2024, CNES awarded a second contract to develop a prototype that could be tested aboard the ISS.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Technical ProductNov 18, 2025Así es el traje espacial europeo que probará una astronauta francesa en la ISS en 2026

While the project focuses on the suit's ergonomics in the short term, CNES has linked it to a broader goal of preparing Europe for sovereignty in human space exploration.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralNov 18, 2025Así es el traje espacial europeo que probará una astronauta francesa en la ISS en 2026

Sentinel-6 is noted as a significant example of successful cooperation among Eumetsat, the European Union, NASA, NOAA, and CNES, continuing a legacy of sea level measurement missions that began in the early 1990s.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralNov 17, 2025El Sentinel-6B, ya en vuelo, vigilará la subida del nivel del mar desde el espacio

In late 2023, the French space agency CNES contracted Spartan Space, the Institute of Space Medicine and Physiology (MEDES), and Decathlon to conduct an initial study for a European IVA spacesuit.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralNov 15, 2025European Spacesuit to be Tested Aboard ISS in 2026

CNES has linked the EuroSuit project to a broader goal of preparing Europe for sovereignty in human space exploration.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralNov 15, 2025European Spacesuit to be Tested Aboard ISS in 2026

In July 2025, CNES announced the scientific and technological experiments accompanying Adenot's long-duration mission, including the EuroSuit IVA spacesuit prototype.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralNov 15, 2025European Spacesuit to be Tested Aboard ISS in 2026

CNES awarded Spartan Space, MEDES, and Decathlon a second contract in late 2024 to develop a prototype IVA spacesuit for testing aboard the ISS.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Org RelationshipNov 15, 2025European Spacesuit to be Tested Aboard ISS in 2026

U-Space has major contracts already signed with CNES and Safran.

Mentioned as: CNESOrg RelationshipNov 13, 2025U-Space Raises €24M to Boost France’s Sat Production

Infinite Orbits is set to lead two GEO servicing missions for the French space agency CNES.

Mentioned as: French space agencyTechnical ProductNov 13, 2025Latest News

U-Space has signed major contracts with leading players such as CNES and Safran in the small satellite manufacturing market.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralNov 12, 2025U-Space closes a 24 million euros series A to expand into the global smallsat constellation market

MMX is an international project led by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), in collaboration with NASA, ESA, CNES, and DLR.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralNov 11, 2025火星衛星探査計画「MMX」への応援メッセージを募集–探査機に搭載、2026年度に打ち上げ予定

The Italian Minister has held recent talks with French institutional representatives, including the French Minister for Industry, Sébastien Martin, and the President of the French Space Agency, François Jacq.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralNov 5, 2025Spazio: Urso incontra sottosegretario UK Lloyd, “Lavorare insieme per far crescere campioni globali”

Urso also met with the president of the French Space Agency (CNES), Francois Jacq, last week.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralNov 4, 2025Cooperazione Italia-Francia al centro dei preparativi per la Ministeriale ESA

IASI-NG is a new-generation infrared sounding instrument developed by CNES.

Mentioned as: CNESTechnical ProductOct 31, 2025IASI-NG sees “first light” over France
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