AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegional Tech & Policy: CARICOM’s 51st summit in St. Lucia wrapped up with a push on cost-of-living relief, consumer protection, and faster regional integration—plus a nod to French Guiana joining as an associate member. Space Launch Watch: UK spaceport SaxaVord says Rocket Factory Augsburg’s RFA ONE can try for orbit starting Aug 10 (a five-week window, with launch attempts on select days and clear safety zones). Digital Development: The UWI and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union formalised a new MoU to strengthen digital policy, regulation, research, capacity building, and regional digital strategy delivery. European Space Infrastructure: Isar Aerospace signed a $112.5M pad deal for Spectrum at Spaceport Nova Scotia—big for assured access, but tied to the rocket’s first successful orbit. Weather Tech: ESA’s Aeolus-2 laser satellite is set to improve forecasts for heatwaves and hurricanes earlier, with a UK build role. BioTech: Gut bacteria from the dyeing poison dart frog may help improve fat metabolism and insulin sensitivity in mice, pointing to new metabolic-disorder leads.
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