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space2 years ago•2 min saved

France Expands NewSpace Presence with Hubs in Denver and Houston

The French Space Agency CNES plans to establish virtual hubs in Denver and Houston for Connect by CNES, a government initiative to promote space-related innovation and collaboration between French and American aerospace companies. The goal is to create jobs in both countries and support the growing NewSpace ecosystem. France's NewSpace sector is thriving, with an average of one startup established per week, and the government has allocated 1.5 billion euros towards investment in space technologies over five years. The hubs will focus on areas such as human spaceflight, moon programs, military space, cybersecurity, space medicine, and educational exchanges.

via SpaceNews|

#cnes #france #innovation

technology2 years ago•0 min saved

Highlights from Day 1 of Paris Air Show 2023.

The 54th edition of the Paris Air Show has opened with an exhibition in the Space Pavilion featuring presentations, events, and temporary exhibitions from ESA and CNES. The event will take place from 19 to 25 June at Le Bourget.

via European Space Agency|

#cnes #esa #le-bourget

spaceflight2 years ago•3 min saved

NASA's Climate Change Satellite Restored to Full Functionality.

NASA and CNES have resolved an issue with the KARIN instrument on the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, which shut down suddenly in January. The team used a backup power unit to get KARIN working, and SWOT is expected to begin science operations in July. The mission will assess and monitor global water levels to better understand how carbon dioxide influences rising water levels influenced by global warming.

via Space.com|

#climate-change #cnes #karin-instrument