Space Hardware for Earth Science: ÉireComposites (Galway) has built three precision carbon-fibre stray light baffles for ESA’s ALTIUS ozone-monitoring satellite, marking the first external space components and the largest functioning space hardware ever made in Ireland. European Space Security: A new report warns Europe’s heavy-launcher gap is leaving it exposed in “space wars,” as rivals field growing satellite and orbital-weapon capabilities. Astronomy Watch: NASA says a total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026 will be visible across Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain, parts of Portugal and the Atlantic, with a partial view across much of North America and Europe. Regional Tech & Policy: The UWI and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union signed a MoU to strengthen digital policy, research, capacity building, and regional digital strategy implementation. Local Environment Research: A long-term study using camera traps in Costa Rica finds canopy bridges can steadily increase wildlife use over years, with animals showing preferences for bridge designs and lengths. French Guiana Context: A feature argues French Guiana’s “porous frontier” creates EU strategic vulnerabilities, from illicit finance flows to fraud schemes exploiting jurisdiction gaps. CARICOM Diplomacy: The 51st CARICOM summit in Saint Lucia focused on cost of living, consumer protection, regional expansion, and welcoming French Guiana as an associate member. Spaceport Pipeline (UK): SaxaVord announced a launch test window for RFA ONE starting no earlier than Aug. 10 from Unst, aiming for the UK’s first orbital launch from its own soil.