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National Center of Space Research
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FRANCE
FOUNDED 1961
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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.
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Launchers on record
Callisto
Flown with CNES
Astronauts
| Rank | Astronaut | Time in space | Spacewalks | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jean-Pierre Haigneré | 209 d 12 h | 1 spacewalk | 2 flights |
| 02 | Jean-Loup Chrétien | 43 d 11 h | 1 spacewalk | 3 flights |
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Last checked 29 Sept 2026