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The French astronaut has just taken control of this subsidiary of the National Center for Spatial Studies (CNES). The young graduate of a business school has to bring his expertise to accelerate his development.
A320 and A350 Pilot, A310 Zero G, Co -Pilot on a 330 MRTT, Astronaut, Commander of the International Space Station (ISS) … Thomas Pesquet has just added a new line to his resume. Shareholders of Novice I just appointed him managing director. A return home for the 47 -year -old Frenchman. He worked there as an engineer and manager of flight operations before he was selected in 2009 as an Astronaut by the European Space Agency (ESA).
This CNES subsidiary, founded in 1986, organizes parabolic flights on board an Airbus to enable weightless experiences and contribute to scientific research. It is based on Bordeaux-Merignac (Gironde) Airport.
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The Airbus A310 Zero G enables scientific experiences with weightlessness. Novice
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L ‘French astronaut From the European Space Agency (ESA), Thierry Gharib, President of Novespace, and Jean-François Clerwoy, Honorary President and Ambassador of the company. Young graduate of an MBA (Master of Business Administration) of the Insead Business School, Thomas Pesquet, “will bring his unique expertise to accelerate the development of our company,” said the CNES subsidiary company The X network. The new General Director of Novespace actually intends to “make yourself useful if expertise is best suited”.
However, he states that this new function will not prove 100 % of its time. “This is not a complete position as long as the operational necessities and training are employed and spatial missions remain in perspective for the future.” Thomas Pesquet does not lose sight of his goal: to run on the moon one day.
