Toulouse Space Center

The Toulouse Space Centre covers about fifty acres in the area of Rangueil-Lespinet. Near the historic site of Montaudran (Aeropostale) is the center of a vast complex scientific and academic-oriented aerospace where there are particular schools (University Paul Sabatier, ISAE, ENAC, IAS, ..) Laboratories (CERT-ONERA, LAAS, CESR OMP (LEGOS, DTP), GRGS, CESBIO, ...) and aerospace companies (EADS Astrium, Spot Image, CLS-Argos Intespace, ...). Its tasks cover, with the exception of launchers and their launches, the essential tasks and technical assistance to scientists are the responsibility of CNES. It differs in its activities:

1. Project management.
2. Research studies and technology.
3. The operation centers for the latest position and management in orbit.
4. The computer facilities and study mathematics.
5. The media: Administration, Logistics and Communication.