The French Space Defence Academy

The French Space Defence Academy (also said ASD) was officially established on June 21, 2023, with GDA Philippe Adam (CDE), GBA Pierre Réal (EAE) and IGA Olivier Lesbre (ISAE-SUPAERO).

National Higher Institute of Aeronautics and Space (ISAE-SUPAERO)

ISAE-SUPAERO (National Higher Institute of Aeronautics and Space) is one of the leading training institutes in the world for aviation and space engineers.

It operates under the authority of the Ministry of the Armed Forces and delivers the following qualifications for the space sector:

  • ISAE-SUPAERO engineering diploma, initial student-level training;
  • Engineering diploma in “Industrialization and methods for aviation and space”, initial internship-based certificate;
  • National Master’s diploma in “Aerospace Engineering”, initial training course in English;
  • Specialized master’s degrees in space systems and space applications, with courses taught in English;
  • Specialized study certificates in English and, with its subsidiary EUROSAE, short modules on space technology as part of vocational training,
  • Tailored on-demand courses to respond to the needs of employers in the sector,
  • Master’s degrees and doctorates in a broad range of scientific disciplines.

ISAE-SUPAERO is located in Toulouse.