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Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)

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In 2009, ESA and CNES funded an exploratory study named TropiSAR to acquire measurements with a P-band radar from a French science aircraft over French Guiana’s forests.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralSep 18, 2025Biomass: a satellite built by science, for science

CNES authorized PLD Space to develop its own launch complex at the Guiana Space Centre, where its MIURA 5 launcher will begin operations in 2026.

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

The ASTRE project, announced by CNES, aims to develop a very-high-thrust reusable engine for European space launchers.

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

CNES has worked to develop space assets for studying the world's oceans through a series of altimetry satellites measuring sea level rise.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralSep 18, 2025Space4Ocean: a global alliance to preserve our oceans

German space agency DLR and French space agency CNES signed a statement of intent to enhance cooperation.

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

Infinite Orbits will incorporate Simera Sense’s optical payload onto an Infinite Orbits mission, part of the French governmental program named France 2030 led by the French Space Agency (CNES).

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralSep 18, 2025Infinite Orbits selects Simera Sense to supply Space-based SSA payload

The Space4Ocean Alliance (S4O) was initiated by CNES at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3).

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralSep 18, 2025Space4Ocean: a global alliance to preserve our oceans

CNES announced plans in early 2021 to convert the old Diamant launch site into a new multi-user facility for commercial launch providers operating rockets capable of carrying payloads of up to 1,500 kilograms.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Org RelationshipSep 18, 2025Construction Officially Begins on Multi-User Launch Facility in French Guiana

The Space4Ocean Alliance (S4O) was initiated by CNES.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralSep 18, 2025Space4Ocean: a global alliance to preserve our oceans

The construction of the shared resources at the ELM is being led by CNES as part of a €50 million project funded through the France 2030 programme.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Org RelationshipSep 18, 2025Construction Officially Begins on Multi-User Launch Facility in French Guiana

The cooperation between DLR and CNES includes several joint projects in critical and breakthrough technologies.

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

Development contracts will be signed between micro/mini-launcher firms and CNES to provide specific facilities for each firm.

Mentioned as: CNESOrg RelationshipSep 18, 2025ELM-Diamant launch complex: space history in the making

The Space4Ocean Alliance will operate independently and was set up by CNES.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralSep 18, 2025Space4Ocean: a global alliance to preserve our oceans

Selma Cherchali is in charge of the Space4Ocean project at CNES.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralSep 18, 2025Space4Ocean: a global alliance to preserve our oceans

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

CNES deploys 30 fixed and mobile sensors around the BEAP to monitor air, water, fauna, and flora during tests.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralSep 18, 2025Everything you ever wanted to know about the P160C, Ariane 6 and Vega’s future engine

The ceremonial event was attended by CNES officials, local authorities, and representatives from several expected operators.

Mentioned as: Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)Narrative GeneralSep 18, 2025Construction Officially Begins on Multi-User Launch Facility in French Guiana

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 and the Île-de-France regional council launched an AI challenge with a €1 million prize fund to exploit satellite data.

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