The first Bureau meeting of the year took place in Toulouse welcoming Eros Pittarelli as new CVA General Delegate. The CVA Presidency had arranged for a full programme including a visit to the CNES centre for the development of microgravity applications and space operations plans (CADMOS) and a presentation on launchers by Philippe Couillard (Air and Space Academy, AAE).
THE ARIANE PRIZE OF THE CITY OF LIEGE
The Ariane Prize of the City of Liège (established in 2008) was awarded to two young people who have distinguished themselves in the scientific field.