CNES

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/cnes

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the technological innovation?Pioneering advancements in Earth observation, satellite telecommunications, and future launch systems
2. What is the global reach?Extensive international collaborations with major space agencies and participation in multinational projects
3. Why did France create CNES?France started CNES in 1961 to become independent in space technology and show its strength after the war.
4. What rockets does CNES build?CNES builds the Ariane family of launch vehicles, which carry satellites into space for science, security, and business.

Space Sovereignty: A nation's ability to independently access and utilize space for its strategic and scientific interests.
Launch Vehicle: A rocket or spacecraft designed to propel payloads from Earth's surface into outer space.
Earth Observation Satellite: A satellite equipped with sensors to monitor and gather data about Earth's surface, atmosphere, and oceans.
Astrophysics: A branch of astronomy that uses the principles of physics and chemistry to study celestial objects and phenomena.