André Lebeau
André Lebeau | |
|---|---|
| 8th president of the French Space Agency | |
| In office 1995–1996 | |
| Preceded by | René Pellat |
| Succeeded by | Alain Bensoussan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1932 Montceau-les-Mines, France |
| Died | February 25, 2013 (aged 80) Clamart, France |
| Alma mater | École Normale Supérieure |
| Awards | |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Aerospace engineering, meteorology |
| Institutions | CNES Météo-France ESA |
André Lebeau (March 4, 1932 – February 25, 2013) was a French aerospace engineer, administrator, and author who served as the President of the National Center for Space Studies (CNES), Deputy Director General and Director of Programs at the European Space Agency, president of EUMETSAT, Vice President of World Meteorological Organization, and Director General of Météo-France. He authored several books on space and environmental topics. Lebeau received various honors including France's highest order of merit, Legion of Honour.