Venturi Space, the aerospace division of the Venturi Group, has welcomed renowned French astronaut Jean-François Clervoy as its new ambassador. This appointment comes as the company continues its expansion, now with a presence in France, alongside its bases in Monaco, Switzerland, and the United States.
Jean-François Clervoy, a veteran astronaut with 33 years of experience and 675 hours in orbit, is widely respected for his contributions to space exploration. Originally from Lorraine and now based in Toulouse, he has taken on the role of sharing his expertise with Venturi Space. His career includes three space missions with NASA, where he played pivotal roles in atmospheric studies, resupply missions to the Mir space station, and the servicing of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Jean-François Clervoy, photo credit: NASA, source: Venturi Space“Venturi has been close to my heart for 25 years, and choosing the right ambassador for Venturi Space was a crucial decision,” said Gildo Pastor, president of Venturi and Venturi Space, in a statement. “With Jean-François Clervoy, I am confident that our technologies and expertise will be showcased in the best possible way, reflecting our values, vision, and philosophy.”
Venturi Space is currently developing high-performance batteries and hyper-deformable wheels, two critical technologies that will soon be deployed on the Moon. These innovations will be integrated into the rovers of the American company Venturi Astrolab. The FLIP rover is set to launch by the end of this year, while the FLEX rover, expected to begin private missions in 2027, has been pre-selected by NASA for potential use around 2030.
In recalling his first meeting with Venturi’s president, Jean-François Clervoy said, “Gildo Pastor has long demonstrated the essential qualities for success in space exploration: passion, boldness, commitment, innovation, and leadership,” said Clervoy. “I am delighted to join the international Venturi Space team, whose excellence is transforming dreams into reality.”
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Main photo: Jean-François Clervoy, source: Venturi Space