Profile
The National Centre for Space Studies is the French government space agency. Its headquarters are located in central Paris and it is under the supervision of the French Ministries of Defence and Research. To execute the nation’s space policy, CNES relies on strong shared values like excellence, enthusiasm and the desire to rise to the challenges that lie ahead. Its 2,357 employees are working hard to lay plans for the future, make French industry more competitive and sustain scientific and operational excellence.