CNES is overseeing development of the French contribution in partnership with research laboratories. The LAM astrophysics laboratory in Marseille is the lead laboratory coordinating the French science team within the European consortium.
October 11, 2019
The Plato telescope will be led by OHB System AG as prime contractor and launched in 2026.
November 14, 2018
ESA’s Science Programme Committee (SPC) gave its green light for the Plato mission on 21st June 2017. CNES and its partners (CNRS & CEA) can now start developing the mission
June 22, 2017