The Connect by CNES programme supports space industry companies. As a key player in the ecosystem, it draws on numerous partnerships to provide support to stakeholders at the local level and in specific markets.
Based on CNES’s expertise, the programme offers comprehensive support to French space sector stakeholders (public and private users,...
Founded in 2021, the NewSpace France Alliance is a non-profit association that brings together innovative start-ups and SMEs committed to the transformation of the space sector. The Alliance supports the development of the industry to help emerging players grow, strengthen competitiveness, and address sovereignty challenges in France and...
Launched in 2025, COMETES – Skills and Careers in Space – is a national programme dedicated to skills development within the French space industry.
In response to the sector’s rapid growth, it aims to train a new generation of professionals, whilst raising widespread awareness of the challenges and opportunities presented by the space...
GIFAS - Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales
The French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS) is an industry body that brings together some 538 companies
ranging from main prime contractors and system suppliers to SMEs and startups. They form a cohesive, hard-driving
high-technology sector specializing in the design, development, construction, marketing and maintenance of...
DIRECTION GENERALE DE L'ARMEMENT - AGENCE DE L'INNOVATION DE DEFENSE
As a unique entity within the government, the Armament General Directorate, established by General de Gaulle in 1961, has enabled France to rank among the world’s leading nations in terms of defense technology mastery, complex project management, cooperation and exports. It thus allows the Nation to maintain a complete military model, grounded in...
The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. It coordinates the financial and intellectual resources of its Member States to develop space capabilities and programmes for the benefit of Europe and its citizens.
Founded in 1977, Eutelsat Communications is one of the world’s largest satellite operators. Thanks to its global fleet of satellites and ground infrastructure, Eutelsat enables its clients in the Video, Data, Government Services, and Fixed and Mobile Connectivity sectors to establish efficient links to their own customers, wherever they may be....
OVHcloud is a global cloud player and the European leader in cloud computing, operating more than 500,000 servers across 46 data centers on 4 continents, serving 1.6 million customers in more than 140 countries.
Since 2015, more than 5,000 startups and scale-ups from around the world have joined its Startup Program and its ecosystem of...
Astroscale France is a European leader in space sustainability and on-orbit servicing, headquartered in Toulouse. A subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings, the company brings proven global mission heritage to the European market, with deep expertise in rendezvous and proximity operations, satellite inspection, in-orbit servicing, and end-of-life...
Aerospacelab is a Belgium-rooted, globally implanted manufacturing partner specialized in high-volume satellite production for telecom connectivity and Earth-observation applications. Its vertically integrated model delivers reliable, real-time data, spanning design, manufacturing, and operations from in-orbit demonstration to large-scale...
Pangea Propulsion is a leading European propulsion company developing advanced propulsion systems for launchers and in-space vehicles. Focused exclusively on propulsion, we build scalable, efficient, and sustainable solutions that enable competitiveness for the next generation of space missions.
A trusted partner for global wholesale connectivity solutions
We stand out as one of the most integrated global operators of wholesale connectivity services, providing global telecommunication solutions and reliable networks, receiving widespread acclaim from both our customers and the industry.
CS Group is a recognized player in the space sector, specializing in the development of mission‑critical systems and highly reliable software solutions for civil and defense space missions. The company supports major space stakeholders in the design, operation, and security of ground and onboard systems.
CS Group is particularly involved in...
Thales Alenia Space leverages a unique combination of skills, technological expertise, and industrial capabilities to deliver innovative solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, defense, exploration, science, and orbital infrastructures—drawing on a 50-year renowned experience. Institutions, governments and private...
A trusted operator in the management of space infrastructure for over 30 years, Telespazio France provides high value-added satellite services and applications across all space sectors: satellite operations and ground segments, telecommunications, Earth observation, and navigation. Telespazio France is also positioning itself in emerging markets...
An independent French company with unique know-how since 1968, Getelec has become a global specialist in EMC
shielding and a key partner for major contractors in many industrial sectors.
Getelec designs and manufactures customized solutions for technical sealing, electromagnetic protection (EMC), microwave absorption and heat dissipation....
Reaching for the stars is our daily business.
With cutting-edge capabilities and decades of experience, Airbus has all that it takes to design, develop and operate major space systems and deliver powerful insights with our space-based services.
At home in Europe, we play a leading role in Europe’s strategic autonomy, while around the globe,...
Created in 2025, the Fondation de l’Espace aims to make the benefits of space visible and accessible to society. Serving as a bridge between the scientific, educational, cultural, and regional worlds, it supports initiatives that place space at the service of the common good. Through its first projects (Cinema for Space, Déclic Spatial, Étoiles...
Winner of the France 2030 plan, the Île-de-France Space Academy brings together, enhances, and promotes space-related training activities in the Île-de-France region. It works to raise young people’s awareness of the diversity of careers in the sector and to build a community around key themes: environment, exploration, NewSpace, privatization,...
