France colonies year 1965 Space Satellite Stamps MNH

France colonies year 1965 Space Satellite Stamps ☀ MNH**

France entered the space age in the late 1950s and early 1960s with the launch of its first satellites. The French space agency, Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES), was established in 1961 to oversee the country’s space activities. France has been a pioneer in telecommunications satellites. In 1965, France launched its first telecommunications satellite, FR-1, which provided television and telephone services. Since then, France has developed and launched numerous telecommunications satellites, including the Telecom series, which has been used for broadcasting, internet access, and mobile communications. France has also developed and launched satellites for Earth observation purposes. These satellites are used for various applications, including environmental monitoring, agriculture, disaster management, and urban planning. Notable French Earth observation satellites include the SPOT series and the Pleiades satellites. France has contributed to scientific research in space with satellites dedicated to studying the Earth’s atmosphere, climate, and environment. French scientific satellites have been involved in missions such as climate monitoring, oceanography, and atmospheric research.