Toulouse Space Center
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Entrance of the Toulouse Space Center
The Toulouse Space Centre is a center for research and development relating to space travel. It covers about fifty acres in the area of Rangueil-Lespinet. Near the historic site of Montaudran (Aeropostale) is the center of a scientific and academic-oriented aerospace complex. Universities include University Paul Sabatier, ISAE, ENAC, IAS. Laboratories include CERT-ONERA, LAAS, CESR OMP (LEGOS, DTP), GRGS, CESBIO. Aerospace companies include Astrium, Spot Image and CLS-Argos Intespace. They explore the essential tasks and technical assistance to scientists that are the responsibility of CNES. Activities include:
- Project management.
- Research studies and technology.
- The operation centers for the latest position and management in orbit.
- The computer facilities and study mathematics.
- The media: Administration, Logistics and Communication.
Coordinates: 43°33′43″N 1°28′54″E / 43.56194°N 1.48167°E
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