CNES

The National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) is the French space agency. Founded in 1961, CNES is a programmatic agency, field centre and space operator encompassing all of the functions required to shape and execute the French government’s space strategy, and to deploy public policies that rely on the space sector (land management, agriculture, health, telecommunications, natural disasters, defence, etc.). As one of the world’s leading space powers, and a key contributor to Europe’s space policy, our nation is deploying an ambitious strategy guided by 4 key goals that CNES is pursuing. Maintaining and strengthening France and Europe’s strategic independence, Sustaining and extending France’s scientific excellence, Sustaining a competitive space ecosystem, and Working towards a sustainable world. Discover CNES activities on our website, cnes.fr!