Background
Causse, Jean-Pierre was born on October 4, 1926 in Montpellier, France.
Causse, Jean-Pierre was born on October 4, 1926 in Montpellier, France.
Student, Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris, 1950. Agregation de Science Physiques, Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris, 1950.
Director of Satellites Division, Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales 1962-1966, Director Bretigny Space Centre 1966-1969. Deputy Secretary-General, European Launcher Development Organization 1969-1973. Head Spacelab Programme, European Space Research Organization 1973-1974.
Vice-President Cie. de Saint-Gobain 1974-1989. President European Industrial Manager Association 1985-1987. Vice-President Conseil Superieur de la recherche et de la tech.
1987-1989; President Institute Commission, on Glass since 1988. Officier, Legion d'honneur.
Member of National Academy Technology France, International Commission on Glass (president 1988-1991).
Married Francoise Villard, January 8, 1954. Children: Isabelle, Nancy, Sylvie.