https://spacewatch.global/tag/french-space-agency-cnes/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:08:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/french-space-agency-cnes/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/introducing-storm-the-exploration-companys-high-thrust-european-engine-program/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74745 At the ongoing ILA 2026 exhibition in Berlin, The Exploration Company (TEC) has introduced Storm, a high thrust rocket engine program designed to advance Europe’s capabilities in modern propulsion through disciplined, hardware driven development.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/vast-signs-crewed-two-mission-agreement-with-france-to-its-haven-1-commercial-space-station-and-the-iss/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74458 Vast has signed a two-mission agreement with France for crewed flights to the ISS and its Haven-1 station next year, involving two French astronauts and CNES.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/06/pld-space-invests-e35m-in-its-launch-complex-at-the-guiana-space-center-strengthening-europes-sovereign-space-infrastructure/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=74409 PLD Space is investing €35 million in its launch complex at the Guiana Space Centre to launch European payloads on MIURA 5 from European soil.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/look-up-is-partnering-with-tahiti-nui-telecom-for-the-installation-of-its-radars-in-french-polynesia/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71044 Look Up has signed a strategic contract with Tahiti Nui Telecom for the installation and operation of its two radars in French Polynesia. This marks the start of construction of the SORASYS 2A (Rehua - Sirius) and SORASYS 2B (Matarii - Pléiades) radars, key components of Look Up's space surveillance network. The strategic contract is part of Look Up's development strategy to deploy and operate a global network of large-scale radars covering the covering the entire orbital environment.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/loft-selected-as-a-prime-contractor-for-frances-first-space-based-radar-imaging-program/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70620 Loft has been selected by the French Space Agency and the Directorate General of Armaments to lead a consortium for the development and operation of the DESIR program (Sovereign Radar Imaging Elements Demonstration). The program aims to provide France with its first sovereign space-based radar imaging (SAR) capability and represents a major milestone in the development of a national radar imaging value chain, a critical technology for the armed forces and for France’s strategic autonomy.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/simera-sense-to-supply-space-based-ssa-payload-for-infinite-orbits-orbit-guard-mission/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67825 Simera Sense and Infinite Orbits have contracted to incorporate Simera Sense's optical payload onto an Infinite Orbits mission. This collaboration is part of the French government's France 2030 program which the French Space Agency (CNES) leads.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/arianegroup-wins-dga-contract-to-develop-the-fourth-version-of-the-m51-strategic-missile/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67712 The DGA has contracted ArianeGroup the contract to design and produce the M51.4 strategic ballistic missile. The contract also marks the start of the M51.4's design and production, ensuring ongoing activity for ArianeGroup and hundreds of partner companies in the coming years. The M51.4's enhanced range, precision and penetration capabilities will subsequently reinforce the credibility of France's oceanic nuclear deterrent in response to evolving threats.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/univity-wins-cnes-strategic-funding-for-satellite-based-5g-connectivity-demonstration/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67432 CNES has awarded €31 million in strategic funding to UNIVITY as part of a France 2030 call for projects. Together with TDF, UNIVITY will carry out a demonstration of satellite-based 5G connectivity. The support marks a decisive step in the development of space-based 5G made in France and in the realization of UNIVITY’s industrial ambition.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/04/thrustme-propulsion-system-launched-onboard-spacex-falcon-9-rocket/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:00:34 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48108 ThrustMe , a French deep tech company, announced on the 17th of April that their NPT30-I2 iodine fueled electric propulsion system as part of the NorSat-TD satellite was successfully launched. ThrustMe designs miniaturized aerospace thrusters for small satellites, increasing the life of satellites and making them more affordable. The Norwegian Space Agency’s NorSat-TD satellite was onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/01/ariane-6s-core-and-upper-stages-en-route-to-kourou/ Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:00:06 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=38372 The Ariane 6 core and upper stage are on their way to Kourou, French Guiana scheduled to arrive at Europe’s Spaceport this month, ArianeGroup reported. The two stages will undergo combined testing on a new launch pad built under the supervision of the French Space Agency, CNES.]]>