How many launches has National Center of Space Research flown?

National Center of Space Research has flown 14 orbital launches, of which 12 succeeded and 2 failed.

What is National Center of Space Research's success rate?

National Center of Space Research has a lifetime launch success rate of 85.7%, calculated as 12 successful flights out of 14 attempts. Its current run is 3 consecutive successes.

When is National Center of Space Research's next launch?

National Center of Space Research has no launch on the public manifest at the moment. Scheduled missions appear here as soon as they are filed.

Where is National Center of Space Research based?

National Center of Space Research is based in France and is classified as a government operator. It was founded in 1961.

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National Center of Space Research

France · Government · EST. 1961

National Center of Space Research is a government launch operator based in France, founded in 1961. It has flown 14 orbital launches — 12 successful, 2 failed, a lifetime success rate of 85.7%. It has no launch on the public manifest at the moment.

Flight record

Launch statistics

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Total launches14

Successful12

Failed2

Success rate85.7%

Consecutive successes3

Scheduled1

AdministratorCEO: François Jacq

Founded1961

About CNES

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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Common questions

How many launches has National Center of Space Research flown?: National Center of Space Research has flown 14 orbital launches, of which 12 succeeded and 2 failed.
What is National Center of Space Research's success rate?: National Center of Space Research has a lifetime launch success rate of 85.7%, calculated as 12 successful flights out of 14 attempts. Its current run is 3 consecutive successes.
When is National Center of Space Research's next launch?: National Center of Space Research has no launch on the public manifest at the moment. Scheduled missions appear here as soon as they are filed.
Where is National Center of Space Research based?: National Center of Space Research is based in France and is classified as a government operator. It was founded in 1961.