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ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot tested the European EuroSuit IVA spacesuit prototype aboard the ISS to assess donning time (target under two minutes) and mobility, as part CNES‑led development with Spartan Space, MEDES and Decathlon. A parallel water‑survival campaign was conducted in Marseille, with three on‑orbit tests planned before a final ground version by 2027 to support a possible flight version.
The French Space Agency CNES plans to establish virtual hubs in Denver and Houston for Connect by CNES, a government initiative to promote space-related innovation and collaboration between French and American aerospace companies. The goal is to create jobs in both countries and support the growing NewSpace ecosystem. France's NewSpace sector is thriving, with an average of one startup established per week, and the government has allocated 1.5 billion euros towards investment in space technologies over five years. The hubs will focus on areas such as human spaceflight, moon programs, military space, cybersecurity, space medicine, and educational exchanges.
The 54th edition of the Paris Air Show has opened with an exhibition in the Space Pavilion featuring presentations, events, and temporary exhibitions from ESA and CNES. The event will take place from 19 to 25 June at Le Bourget.
NASA and CNES have resolved an issue with the KARIN instrument on the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, which shut down suddenly in January. The team used a backup power unit to get KARIN working, and SWOT is expected to begin science operations in July. The mission will assess and monitor global water levels to better understand how carbon dioxide influences rising water levels influenced by global warming.