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History

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  • 1961 CNES founded. Hammaguir missile range built in Algeria.
  • 1962 Diamant Launch Vehicle introduced.
  • 1962 First Berenice rocket launched.
  • 1963 Cats launched into space via Véronique rockets.
  • 1965 First French satellite put in orbit.
  • 1967 Hammaguir range closed.
  • 1968 Toulouse Space Center completed.
  • 1969 French Guiana Space Centre completed.
  • 1973 Évry Space Centre completed.

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