The CNES Space Observatory
Since 2000 the CNES Space Observatory has been defining and applying the establishment’s cultural policy. Its brief is to stimulate discussions on Space by spreading knowledge and representations of the space field through cultural organisations and in particular museums. Several of them have already informed the Space Observatory that they are interested in enriching their programme of events or enhancing their collections with items relating to space activity, such as instruments, scientific results or historical and sociological facts.
The Space Observatory thus contributes to a renewal of dialogue between researchers, mediators and the general public, by mobilising many partners in France around many different topics. This is the only way to help the general public become aware of the wealth, discoveries and beauty of contemporary science and techniques while at the same time arousing new interests.
The Space Observatory is thus developing an innovative approach to the cultural field. Its ambition is to show the general public the most varied aspects of space and more generally, space technologies and discoveries in many fields of science and society, which are of real concern to everyone in their activities and a vital part of their imagination.
