AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSpace & Earth Observation: Copernicus Sentinel-3C is set to launch from the European Spaceport in French Guiana on Sept. 14 aboard Avio’s Vega-C, aiming for a sun-synchronous orbit about 820 km up to join Sentinel-3A and 3B and keep environmental monitoring continuous. Climate & Marine Monitoring: The satellite will track sea surface temperatures, sea levels, ocean colour, land cover, and more—supporting climate monitoring, disaster response, and practical uses like detecting algal blooms via ocean-colour changes. ESA Earth Explorer: The same Vega-C mission (VV30) will also carry ESA’s FLEX satellite, designed to monitor vegetation health by sensing faint plant fluorescence tied to photosynthesis. Regional Tech & Policy: The ECB says outermost EU regions—including French territories like French Guiana—will be incorporated into the next redesign phase of euro banknotes after a winning proposal is selected, following a public consultation running until Sept. 21. Data-Driven Governance: In Guyana, COTA’s 27th General Assembly focuses on “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” tax administration for sustainable revenue across the Caribbean.
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