AAS 97-695

THE FRENCH SPACE PROGRAM THROUGH CNES FLIGHT DYNAMICS ACTIVITIES

G. Tavernier - CNES

Abstract

In terms of flight dynamics, CNES is involved in:

- geostationary satellites: national projects such as TELECOM2, STENTOR, commercial contracts, ROSACE localization system,

- small scientific satellites (PROTEUS line): JASON, COROT, 3S

… precise orbit determination: ZOOM software, SOD facility, DORIS on-board SPOT and TOPEX spacecrafts, GPS on-board JASON,

… interplanetary missions: PHOBOS, MARS98, ROSETTA, EUROMOON,

… space debris.