Poster Thomas Hayman

The surfer waits for me, the sailor fears me, CFOSAT measures me. Who am I? The wave, of course! The CFOSAT satellite is the result of an emblematic cooperation between CNES and the Chinese space agency (CNSA). It has been put into orbit to study the interactions between wind and waves on the surface of the oceans. The aim is to refine marine weather...

Ryugu is the Japanese name for an asteroid that may hold the secrets of the birth of the Solar System and the appearance of life. It is the target of the Japanese probe Hayabusa-2, which carries a Franco-German lander (CNES/DLR). On 3 October 2018, Mascot landed on the surface of Ryugu after a four-year journey. Its in situ observations of the asteroid's...

Want to stay on a fiery planet? The Euro-Japanese BepiColombo cruise is for you! Embark with CNES and French researchers for the mysterious planet Mercury and enjoy the most beautiful views of Earth and Venus during your trip. Once there, a new chapter in the evolution of the Solar System will open up to you... Illustration by Thomas Hayman.

With 100 flights to its credit, Ariane 5 has confirmed its status as the star launcher in its category. A concentrate of power and precision from highly skilled crafts, it is the pride of all of Europe. As it hurtles towards the heavens once again, the company expressed its warmest thanks to "those without whom this adventure would not have been possible:...