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77 space organizations driving innovation in France's aerospace industry
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Airbus Defence and Space
operationalAirbus Defence and Space is the space division of Airbus, one of the world's largest aerospace companies. The company manufactures commercial and mili...
Airbus Defence and Space Geo
operationalAirbus Defence and Space Geo, founded in 1977 and based in Toulouse, France, is a provider of geospatial data and secure connectivity solutions. The c...
Airbus Intelligence
operationalOperates Pléiades Neo 30cm native resolution constellation with twice-daily revisit. EDRS laser links at 1.8 Gbit/s for near-real-time access. HD15 pr...
Anywaves
operationalAnywaves designs and manufactures antennas for space applications including CubeSats, nanosatellites, and larger spacecraft. The French company provid...
ArianeGroup
operationalArianeGroup is a joint venture equally owned by Airbus and Safran, responsible for developing and producing the Ariane family of launch vehicles. The ...
ArianeGroup Propulsion
operationalArianeGroup's propulsion division develops rocket engines for European launch vehicles including the Vulcain and Vinci engines. The company manufactur...
Arianespace
operationalArianespace is a French company providing launch services using the Ariane 5 (now retired), Ariane 6, Soyuz (suspended), and Vega rockets. The company...
AXA XL Space
operationalAXA XL is a global commercial insurance and specialty risk company, operating as the P&C and reinsurance division of AXA. Founded in 1997, the company...
BodyCap
operationalMedical technology company developing ingestible biosensors for monitoring astronaut health. e-Celsius and e-Tact systems used aboard ISS for continuo...
Cailabs
operationalCailabs is a deep tech photonics company developing optical ground stations using Multi-Plane Light Conversion (MPLC) technology to mitigate atmospher...
Cité de l'espace
operationalCité de l'espace in Toulouse, France is Europe's leading space-themed science center. The museum features full-scale spacecraft replicas, interactive ...
CLS
operationalCollecte Localisation Satellites (CLS) is a French company providing satellite-based services for environmental monitoring, maritime surveillance, and...
CNES
operationalThe Centre National d'Études Spatiales (CNES) is the French government space agency responsible for proposing and implementing French space policy. CN...
Comat Aerospace
operationalComat Aerospace, founded in 2000 and based in Flourens, France, is a company specializing in the development of propulsion systems for small satellite...
Comat Space
operationalFrench specialist in space mechanisms - hold-down release, solar array drives, antenna pointing. Heritage on Ariane, Galileo, ISS. Part of Groupe MUSI...
CS GROUP
operationalCS GROUP is the developer of Orekit, the leading open-source flight dynamics library, and OreFLIDS Flight Dynamics System. The company provides custom...
Dassault Aviation Space
operationalDassault Aviation contributes to space through its 3DEXPERIENCE platform used for spacecraft design and manufacturing. Dassault Systemes provides simu...
ESA
operationalThe European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental organization of 22 member states dedicated to space exploration, technology development, and E...
Euroconsult
operationalEuroconsult is a leading consulting firm specializing in space markets and satellite applications. The company provides market intelligence, strategic...
Eurospace
operationalEurospace is the association of European space industry manufacturers. The organization represents major aerospace companies and promotes European spa...
Exail
operationalExail (formerly iXblue, merged with ECA Group) provides inertial navigation systems, space-qualified components, and maritime robotics. The company su...
Exotrail
operationalExotrail is a space service company that develops electric propulsion systems and orbital transfer vehicles for small satellites to enable agile space...
Guiana Space Centre
operationalThe Guiana Space Centre (Centre Spatial Guyanais) in French Guiana is Europe's primary spaceport. Located near the equator, it provides optimal condit...
Hemeria
operationalHemeria, founded in 2017 and based in Toulouse, France, is a space company focused on the development and manufacturing of nano and microsatellites. W...
Infinite Orbits
operationalInfinite Orbits develops the Endurance satellite life-extension vehicle and Orbit Guard inspection spacecraft for GEO satellite servicing. The company...
International Astronautical Federation
operationalIAF is the world's leading space advocacy organization with 400+ member organizations from 70+ countries. Hosts the annual International Astronautical...
International Institute of Space Law
operationalThe International Institute of Space Law (IISL), founded in 1960 and based in Paris, France, is dedicated to the advancement of space law as a distinc...
International Space University
operationalISU is a private nonprofit graduate institution founded by Peter Diamandis to promote international cooperation for peaceful space exploration. Has 6,...
Intespace
operationalFrench space testing facility providing thermal vacuum, vibration, acoustic, and electromagnetic compatibility testing. Tests satellites and space sys...
ISAE-SUPAERO
operationalFounded in 1909, ISAE-SUPAERO is a leading French higher education and research institution specializing in aerospace engineering. The school offers a...
Kayrros
operationalAsset observation and environmental intelligence company using satellite data to monitor industrial assets and emissions. Tracks oil inventories, natu...
Kinéis
operationalKinéis is a French satellite IoT company developing a nanosatellite constellation for global IoT connectivity. Spun off from CLS (Collecte Localisatio...
Leanspace
operationalLeanspace provides cloud-native software infrastructure for space operations. The company offers modular software solutions for satellite mission cont...
Loft Orbital France
operationalLoft Orbital offers satellite-as-a-service, enabling customers to fly payloads to space without building their own satellites. The company operates a ...
Look Up Space
operationalLook Up Space operates optical telescopes for space situational awareness. The French company tracks satellites and debris, providing orbital data ser...
Naval Group Space Systems
operationalNaval Group Space Systems, founded in 2017 and based in Paris, France, focuses on developing satellite communications and space-based surveillance sol...
Novaspace
operationalGlobal leading consulting firm in the space sector formed from the merger of Euroconsult and SpaceTec Partners in 2024. Offers comprehensive services ...
Novespace
operationalNovespace is a CNES subsidiary operating the Airbus A310 ZERO-G aircraft for parabolic flights providing microgravity research and commercial zero-g e...
ONERA
operationalONERA is France's national aerospace research center. Conducts research in aerodynamics, propulsion, materials, and space systems for civil and milita...
Safran Aircraft Engines
operationalSafran's space propulsion activities include development of rocket engines and spacecraft propulsion systems. The company contributes to European laun...
Safran Data Systems
operationalSafran Data Systems is a world leader in testing instrumentation, telemetry and space communications. Offers LEGION, VISION, ORION tri-band S/X/Ka sat...
Safran Spacecraft Propulsion
operationalEuropean leader in plasma propulsion with PPS Hall-effect thruster family. PPS1350 powered ESA's Smart-1 lunar probe. PPS5000 qualified for 20,000-hou...
Saft
operationalSaft, founded in 1918 and headquartered in Levallois-Perret, France, is a leading supplier of advanced battery solutions, with a significant and estab...
Saft Batteries
operationalWorld leader in space and defense batteries with lithium-ion technologies. Supplied batteries for over 380 satellites currently in orbit. TotalEnergie...
Saft Space
operationalPioneer in space batteries since 1966 powering 1,400+ satellites with 3.7 billion operating hours without mission failure. Only manufacturer supplying...
SBG Systems
operationalSBG Systems, founded in 2007 and based in France, is a leading provider of advanced Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) utilizing Micro-Electro-Mechanic...
SCOR Space
operationalWorld's fourth largest reinsurer providing aviation and space reinsurance. Offers sophisticated modeling and structuring capabilities for satellite fl...
Share My Space
operationalShare My Space provides space traffic management and collision avoidance services. The French company operates optical sensors and develops AI-powered...
Sirius Space Services
operationalSirius Space Services provides satellite ground segment solutions including ground stations and mission control services. The company supports satelli...
Skynopy
operationalSkynopy is a French NewSpace startup providing ground station services for LEO satellites. Operating 17 ground stations through a hybrid model combini...
Space-Careers
operationalSpace-Careers, founded in 2004 and based in Toulouse, France, is a recruitment and staffing company specializing in the space industry. The company op...
Spaceflight Institute
operationalFounded by ISAE Supaero alumni, first astronaut training program offering recognized certification from ISAE-SUPAERO university. Commercial Astronaut ...
Thales Alenia Space
operationalThales Alenia Space is a French-Italian aerospace manufacturer and major European satellite producer. The company builds telecommunications, Earth obs...
Thales InFlyt Experience
operationalGlobal aerospace leader with 2,400+ inflight entertainment systems. Provides nose-to-tail connectivity with advanced cybersecurity for commercial and ...
ThrustMe
operationalThrustMe develops electric propulsion systems for small satellites using iodine as propellant. The French company's systems provide efficient and comp...
U-Space
operationalU-Space develops technologies for unmanned traffic management and space domain awareness. The company provides solutions for managing UAV and satellit...
Unseenlabs
operationalUnseenlabs operates a constellation of satellites for RF detection and maritime surveillance from space. The French company provides maritime domain a...
Unseenlabs SAS
operationalUnseenlabs SAS, founded in 2015 and based in Rennes, France, is a geospatial intelligence company specializing in satellite-based Radio Frequency (RF)...
Eutelsat
publicEutelsat is a French satellite operator providing video broadcasting, broadband connectivity, and government services. The company operates a fleet of...
Safran
publicSafran is a French multinational aerospace company founded in 2005, with a core focus on the development and delivery of technologies within the propu...
Safran Aerospace
publicFrench aerospace conglomerate. Ariane 6 propulsion through ArianeGroup JV. Spacecraft equipment. Star trackers and navigation. Major European space su...
Aldoria
developmentAldoria develops space surveillance systems including ground-based radars for tracking satellites and debris. The French company provides space domain...
Dark
developmentDark Aerospace is developing small satellite launch solutions. The company focuses on providing responsive, dedicated launch services for the growing ...
Earthcube
developmentEarthcube, founded in 2016 and based in Toulouse, France, is a space technology company specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven satellite ...
HyPrSpace
developmentFrench green launch company. Hybrid propulsion rockets. Environmentally conscious launch. Bordeaux-based.
ION-X
developmentFounded in 2021 and based in Saclay, France, ION-X develops and markets ionic liquid electrospray thrusters specifically for the small satellite marke...
Kermap
developmentKermap, founded in 2016 and based in Rennes, France, is a geospatial analytics company specializing in satellite-based land analysis. The company focu...
Kineis France
developmentKinéis is a French company founded in 2018 specializing in global IoT connectivity via satellite. The company operates a constellation of 25 nanosatel...
Latitude
developmentLatitude develops nanosatellites and mission operations software for European customers. The French company provides end-to-end small satellite soluti...
MaiaSpace
developmentMaiaSpace is a European small launch vehicle company developing the Maia rocket. The company aims to provide dedicated small satellite launch services...
Safran Navigation & Timing
developmentSafran Navigation & Timing, founded in 2016 and located in Besancon, France, is a global leader in resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)...
Spartan Space
developmentSpartan Space, founded in 2021 and based in Grenoble, France, is a space company focused on developing solutions for human intervention in extreme env...
Univity
developmentUnivity (formerly Constellation Technologies & Operations) is a Paris-based SpaceTech startup developing a Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) broadband const...
Unseenlabs France
developmentUnseenlabs France, founded in 2015 and based in Rennes, France, is a space-based RF analytics company specializing in maritime surveillance. The compa...
Venture Orbital Systems
developmentVenture Orbital Systems is a French company developing the Zephyr small launch vehicle. The company aims to provide dedicated European launch services...
Zephalto
developmentZephalto is a French space tourism startup developing stratospheric balloon flights offering fine French dining experiences at the edge of space. The ...
Preligens
acquiredPreligens (formerly Earthcube) provides AI-powered satellite imagery analysis for defense and intelligence applications. The company develops deep lea...