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National Center of Space Research

FranceFrance · Government

National Center of Space Research

14 launches · est. 1961

The National Center of Space Research, or CNES, is a French National Agency in charge of France's space program. In partnership with the US and Russia, they have put 10 people in space. CNES works in tandem with the larger ESA to develop the Ariane 5 and work on other probes and satellites. They are working with Germany to develop a cheaper and more efficient reusable rocket, which hopefully will be ready to fly by 2026.

Vehicles flown · 6

Diamant B
retired
5×
Diamant A
retired
4×
Diamant BP4
retired
3×
Scout B-1
retired
1×
Scout X-4
retired
1×
Callisto
active
1×

Launch history · 15

  • Flight 1
    Callisto
    upcomingDec 31, 20272027
  • Aura
    Diamant BP4
    successSep 27, 19751975
  • Castor & Pollux
    Diamant BP4
    successMay 17, 19751975
  • Starlette
    Diamant BP4
    successFeb 6, 19751975
  • Castor & Pollux
    Diamant B
    failureMay 21, 19731973
  • Polaire
    Diamant B
    failureDec 5, 19711971
  • Eole
    Scout B-1
    successAug 16, 19711971
  • Tournesol
    Diamant B
    successApr 15, 19711971
  • Péole
    Diamant B
    successDec 12, 19701970
  • Dial Wika
    Diamant B
    successMar 10, 19701970
  • Diademe D-1D
    Diamant A
    successFeb 15, 19671967
  • Diademe D-1C
    Diamant A
    successFeb 8, 19671967
  • Diapason D-1A
    Diamant A
    successFeb 17, 19661966
  • FR-1
    Scout X-4
    successDec 6, 19651965
  • Asterix
    Diamant A
    successNov 26, 19651965