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CNES Awards Multi-Mission Agreement with Loft Orbital

Missions Will Support France’s Sovereign Space Capabilities

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Tom Patton
Dec 23, 2025
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CNES has signed a significant contract with Loft Orbital under the IOD-IOV (In Orbit Demonstration / In Orbit Validation) framework, a major step forward for France’s sovereign space ambitions. Three consecutive missions are scheduled to launch in 2026, 2027, and 2028, underscoring Loft’s long-term commitment to supporting national space infrastructure …

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