AsterX and space support for Air Force and Space Force operations

Organization : AsterX / Published : March 24, 2025

AsterX is tactical and operational training for all the French Space Command units, enabling them to continue qualifying for the military space operations with institutional, industrial and foreign partners.

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On the foreground it is a picture of a military working on his computer post. He is wearing the AsterX 2025 patch. On the background, there is two CNES civilian staff and a military.

AsterX 2025 trains French Space Command units and partners in space-based support for Air Force and Space Force operations: a strategically important enemy military force operates from Montpellier airport. A no-fly zone was set up around the airport, restricting air traffic in the region and having no legal legitimacy because it was on sovereign territory. On March 21, the enemy force deploys ground-air defense systems, significantly increasing tension in the area. These systems represent a potential threat to the force's aircraft and missiles. The space component is mobilized to identify and locate these sophisticated and formidable enemy ground/air defense systems. Players bring their expertise and support to the Air Component. Their mission is to analyze intelligence data, interpret radar and electromagnetic signals, and use modeling tools to determine the exact position of the enemy weapon system. Time is of the essence. Quick and accurate identification of the enemy system is essential to enable the Air Component to take the necessary measures to neutralize the threat and guarantee air safety in the region. The success of the mission depends on close collaboration between the players and the Air Component.

Animated video showing the Earth and the states created as part of the AsterX exercise: Arnland, Framland, Mercure, Celtica, Lindsey, Bothnia and Otso. The video shows the movement and orbits of the satellites simulated and used for the exercise.

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Picture of two military working together on their computer.

Picture of a military's arm: on his fatigues, he wears the "Space Enabler" patch and an Army patch depicting the Signal Corps lozenge.

Two military from the partner nations are working together at the same computer. They are talking, and one of them points to something on the screen.

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