Michel TOGNINI, President of the Van Allen Foundation

We are delighted to announce that astronaut Michel TOGNINI will succeed former minister Jean-Claude GAYSSOT as president of the FVA.

We would like to extend our warmest thanks to Jean-Claude Gayssot, who will remain on the board of directors and become honorary president, alongside Claudie Haignere, patron of the Foundation.
Arnaud de Rosnay, former director of space systems at Airbus Defense and Space, will become vice president of the Foundation.

For more information: https://fondationvanallen.edu.umontpellier.fr/files/2026/02/260113_CP-nouveauCA.pdf