CNES (FR)

https://www.cnes.fr

CNES is the government agency responsible for shaping France’s space policy and executing it in Europe. Its task is to conceive and orbit satellites, invent the space systems of the future and nurture new services to aid us in our daily lives. Founded in 1961, it is the initiator of major space projects, launch vehicles and satellites, and the partner of choice for industry, supporting exports and fuelling innovation. CNES is working to further applications in five core areas of focus: Ariane, science, Earth observation, telecommunications and defence. CNES is a key player driving technology research, economic development and industrial policy for the nation. It also fosters scientific collaborations and has forged numerous international partnerships. France, represented by CNES, is the leading contributor to the European Space Agency (ESA), which conducts Europe’s space policy on behalf of its 22 member states. *

	Start	1961-01-01 established
	Group	France (govt)

	Region	France_oo
	Country	France
	City	n. a. Paris
		Address record changed: 2020-12-02

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		* Document for »About Section«: bioMérieux S.A.. (1/15/18). "Press Release: CNES and bioMérieux Extend Their Collaboration on Aquapad, a Unique Water Quality Testing Tool".

		Record changed: 2024-02-12