France

This tag is used to mark content that is related to French aerospace. France is an economic powerhouse in the European space sector.

The Long March 2C carrying SVOM lifting off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. Franco-Chinese gamma-ray burst mission blasts off from Xichang!

A Long March 2C rocket lifted off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center earlier today carrying the SVOM, or Space Variable Objects Monitor, spacecraft into a low Earth orbit. The launch is said to have occurred at 15:00 pm China Standard Time, or 07:00 am Universal Coordinated Time.

Jun 22, 2024 5 mins

HyPrSpace - A New Chapter in French Aerospace Innovation HyPrSpace - A New Chapter in French Aerospace Innovation

Flying Baguettes? Aerospikes? Hybrid Rockets? Learn about all this and more to truly understand HyPrSpace!

Mar 30, 2024 5 mins

A render of Latitude's Zephyr rocket. ©Latitude Latitude - returning launch to Europe?

French space startup Latitude is hoping to launch the first French-built rocket of the 21st century. Their rocket Zephyr is currently aiming for a maiden flight in 2025. Latitude is a self-described pioneering French rocket launch company on a mission to push the boundaries of space technologies, fostering a better

Mar 28, 2024 3 mins

The Future of Arianespace The Future of Arianespace

How will Arianespace stay competitive? Will Ariane 6 even survive? Find out now!

Mar 27, 2024 5 mins