AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoSpace from Kourou: Europe just launched two Earth-observation satellites from French Guiana—Copernicus Sentinel-3C and ESA’s FLEX—on Vega-C (VV30), with first contact confirmed and data aimed at oceans, land, wildfires, droughts, vegetation health, and climate impacts. Industry & hardware: Teledyne Space Imaging supplied key detectors for Sentinel-3C’s Ocean and Land Colour Instrument, while Thales Alenia Space is prime contractor across both missions; even small separation components from Sòphia HT were highlighted as critical to the flight sequence. Space policy push: At the International Space Summit in Paris, leaders backed faster European autonomy goals, including ESA’s €760M deal for The Exploration Company’s Nyx cargo capsule to the ISS. Biodiversity science (Bolivia): Genetic work named a new wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo (“tilcayo”), the first living cat newly described in over a century, reshaping the tiger-cat family tree. Health & environment (Amazon): A new analysis links Amazon malaria resurgence to land-use and governance failures, arguing public health planning must better integrate environmental protection. Regional diplomacy: Ecuador and Guyana deepened ties with India during a visit to Gwalior, focusing on culture, heritage, and tourism.
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