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Since the Cité de l’espace was created in 1997, Semeccel jobs have become more diversified, professionalized and organized. Today, nearly 65 jobs serve the same goal: to welcome and inspire visitors while sharing knowledge. To discover the women and men who bring the company’s sites, projects, and ambitions to life every day, click here! ©Pierre […]

On July 5th, the Cité de l’espace hosted the closing evening event of the European Space Generation Workshop (ESGW) organized this year at IPSA Toulouse by the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC). This European association includes young researchers and engineers involved in the space sector. 230 people met in Toulouse to discuss moon exploration. Simon […]

On July 3rd, Jean-Claude Dardelet, president of the Semeccel – Cité de l’espace, welcomed a delegation of 12 South Korean journalists specialized in the aerospace sector, notably representing South Korea’s leading national television channel and news agency. The purpose of the visit was to discuss Toulouse’s attractiveness and its strategy for developing the aerospace sector. […]

The Cité de l’espace and Venturi Space, signed a partnership agreement on June 11th based on a common goal: promoting space innovation among the general public. A European Group based in Monaco, Switzerland and Toulouse, Venturi Space develops mobility solutions for the Moon and Mars. Its technologies, hyper deformable wheels and high-performance batteries, equip the […]

On June 14th, the Cité de l’espace and L’Envol des Pionniers took part in the Solidarity Day organized by the SNELAC (the National Union of entertainment, attraction, and cultural spaces) to benefit the Petits Princes association. Out of each ticket sold that day, 50 cents were donated to support the actions of the association which […]

The Club Galaxie re-elected Catherine Lambert, the current president of the CERFACS (the European Center for Research and Advanced Training in Scientific Calculation), to head the organization for another four years. Interview. What is your view of your first mandate? The Club benefited from the regional space sector’s strong dynamic. This was reflected in a […]

On May 23, the Cité de l’espace hosted the 16th Scientific Children’s Congress. Over 360 pupils from the Academy of Toulouse presented their lunar base projects, built by pairs of 5th and 6th grade pupils, in the presence of the new Rector, Karim Benmiloud. He listened to a discussion with a class then declared the […]

It was a lovely, sunny day and the many children present were smiling and dreaming about the Moon. The occasion? On May 18th, the Cité de l’espace organized “Question Moon”, a special day long event, free of charge and open to all as part of the Toulouse Space Festival. 8000 people, enthusiasts and newcomers registered […]