Alumni
12 May 2025
Testimony of Aude Vignelles
ENSICA alumni, class of 1991
Identity card
- Full name: Aude VIGNELLES
- Nationality: French (and Australian)
- Country of residence: Australia
- Position, company: Director, Vignelles Space Pty Ltd and Senior Advisor for Bryce Space Global
- Sector: Space
- Training at ISAE-SUPAERO: ENSICA Aeronautical Construction Engineering Diploma
- Year of graduation: 1991
Can you tell us about your background?
I started my career at the European Space Agency in the Netherlands, where I was soon appointed Test Manager for the X-ray Multi-Mirror (XMM) mission, ESA’s largest scientific space programme at the time.
I then moved to London, where I successfully led the integration of the world’s first digital terrestrial broadcasting centre (ONdigital). I continued in this field in Australia, before becoming Vice-President of Technicolor, overseeing all programmes in the Asia-Pacific region.
Returning to space as Executive Director of NBN (National-Broadband-Network) Satellite Operations, I was then selected to become the first Chief Technology Officer of the Australian Space Agency, where I played a key role in developing the technical roadmaps for the civil space strategy, defining and managing the agency’s space programmes, and implementing national and international activities.
Today, I am Director of Vignelles Space, providing professional services and expert solutions to governments and space industries in all aspects of space programmes worldwide.
Why did you decide to pursue an international career?
I’ve always loved travelling, discovering other cultures and exploring new horizons. Very early on, I was struck by the fact that major space projects can often only be achieved through solid international cooperation. Seeing the first Ariane take off in December 1979 made me aware of this reality from an early age.
There are opportunities that you have to seize, like moving to London to follow my partner, but also daring to create and undertake: moving to Australia was an adventure that he and I shared, and where we became the parents of three wonderful boys.
Going international teaches us so many things: a new way of approaching problems, richer solutions thanks to the diversity of perspectives, but also profound personal development.
What advice would you give to someone looking for an international career? Or one word that would define your career?
Be motivated, committed and passionate.
When you decide to move abroad, there’s a phase of wonder, but also enormous challenges. When I arrived in Australia, I was immediately seduced by the country, but professionally, I missed space terribly. There was no space agency at the time, so I helped set it up and became its first CTO – a dream job!
When you’re convinced you’re on the right track, when you have a clear vision and a deep passion, you have to test it out around you, refine it, perfect it and finally make it a reality. Working internationally requires resilience, adaptability and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone. It’s a journey that can be demanding, but also incredibly rewarding, both professionally and personally.
Don't let obstacles put the brakes on your ambition. If you believe in your project, never give up!
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Arnaud Prost, ESA reserve astronaut and ISAE-SUPAERO alumnus: “I was incredibly lucky to be here”Fighter pilot and reserve astronaut with the European Space Agency (ESA), Arnaud Prost returned to his former school on Thursday March 28 to meet 200 secondary school students as part of the ISAE SUPAERO OSE program. It was an opportunity for him to recall the “great memories” of his student experience at ISAE-SUPAERO, his long-standing commitment to the student social outreach program and the “Aquanauts” scheme he set up with OSE l'ISAE-SUPAERO. And in passing, he offers a few words of advice to young people who might dream of following in his footsteps: “Don't let yourself be convinced that one of these paths isn't for you!” A 2017 graduate of ISAE-SUPAERO, Arnaud Prost is among those selected for the ESA Astronaut Class of 2022, alongside Sophie Adenot and Anthea Comellini, both also alumni of the school. They join other illustrious ESA astronauts who have already studied at the school: Thomas Pesquet, Luca Parmitano and Samantha Cristoforetti. Since 1970, ISAE-SUPAERO has contributed to the progress of the space age through its training, research and innovation activities. As the only organization in France to offer degree courses (engineering, master's, specialized master's, doctorate) covering all 22 space-related themes identified by CNES, the Institute offers a royal road to space careers. For Arnaud Prost's full profile: https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Astronauts/A
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