International Astronautical Congress 2022

International Astronautical Congress 2022

The International Astronautical Congress 2022 was held at the Palais des Congrès in Paris from 18 to 22 September. The organiser of this edition was our CVA member; the Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES), also an IAF member since 1981. The beautiful city...
THE ARIANE PRIZE OF THE CITY OF LIEGE

THE ARIANE PRIZE OF THE CITY OF LIEGE

On 28 June, a milestone in a student’s life, filled with emotion and happiness, the awarding of diplomas and prizes to the rhetoricians.     Between tears of happiness, bursts of laughter and applause, the Ariane Prize of the City of Liège was awarded, in...
BORDEAUX METROPOLE FLIES TO SPACE WITH ARIANE 5

BORDEAUX METROPOLE FLIES TO SPACE WITH ARIANE 5

On 22 June 2022, after two years of CVA presidency, Bordeaux Métropole was finally rewarded with a flight of its logo on board of an Ariane 5. The Ariane VA25 flight, launched from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (CSG), became part of the history of the Community...
FIRST 2022 COUNCIL OF MAYORS IN ROME, ITALY

FIRST 2022 COUNCIL OF MAYORS IN ROME, ITALY

On 28 and 29 April, CVA members met in Rome for the first Council of Mayors of the 2022 Presidency. The members had the opportunity to enjoy a day of discovery of Rome followed by a dinner in the prestigious Palazzo Valentini. The 29th of April was dedicated to the...