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Ariane 6: powering Europe into space

Ariane 6, Europe's heavy launcher, has successfully completed its first commercial mission, placing the CSO-3 satellite into orbit.

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About CNES

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.).

CNES at a glance
  • 1961

    founding of CNES

  • 2,400

    employees

  • 4

    centers in Paris, Toulouse and Kourou

  • 150+

    space projects and missions

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Working at CNES means participating in unique and exciting projects.

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