AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSpace Science: After Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, scientists are already looking ahead to the next big one: a total eclipse in 2027 expected to last about 6 minutes 23 seconds, with the longest viewing conditions along the central path in Egypt and a morning schedule that should make the darkness-to-daylight contrast especially dramatic. Satellite & Connectivity: Turkey’s Türksat 3A is set to retire after nearly 18 years, with TV and radio broadcasts migrating overnight from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2026 to Türksat 4A and other satellites at 42°E—good news for most viewers, but older receivers may need compatible channel-update support. Space Industry (Vietnam): VinSpace says it has signed a SpaceX launch contract for a Transporter rideshare mission in Q2 2027, positioning Vietnam’s first privately funded commercial satellite manufacturer for orbit just as SpaceX tightened future booking timelines. Diplomacy & Tech Policy: A new discussion on diplomacy standards and metrics highlights how international rules are shifting—an issue that matters for tech, research, and cross-border cooperation.
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