A leading figure in the space world, and a former Director General of CNES from 1972 to 1976, he was Director of ESA's Spacelab programme from 1976 to 1980, and then Director of Space Transport Systems at ESA until 1986.

 

“He has been one of the main players in the long struggle to adopt a balanced European Space Programme” says EAE Director General Dr. Elena Petrov, echoing the deep regret of all those at EAE who had the opportunity to know Bignier and appreciate his work and his commitment to a true European space policy.

 

For further information, please contact:

Sophie Müller

Director of Communications, European Academy of Engineering

Email: s.mueller@eae.edu.eu