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Last update: 10 hours agoSpace Hardware for ESA: ÉireComposites says it built three precision carbon-fiber stray light baffles for ESA’s ALTIUS ozone-monitoring satellite, designed to shield optics and improve atmospheric measurements—another Kourou-adjacent reminder that French Guiana’s space ecosystem depends on global supply chains. CARICOM Governance: CARICOM’s 51st Heads of Government meeting in Saint Lucia (5–8 July) wrapped with leaders pushing cost-of-living relief, consumer protection, progress on freer movement, and an affordable interregional ferry—plus mention of welcoming French Guiana as an associate member. Regional Tech Policy: The UWI and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union formalised a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen digital policy and regulation, research, capacity building, and regional digital strategy implementation. Cross-Border Infrastructure Tension: Suriname’s president claims Guyana was told months ago that Suriname would fund the Corentyne River Bridge “go-it-alone,” escalating a diplomatic dispute discussed around the CARICOM summit. Biodiversity on the Move: A long-term study using camera traps in Costa Rica found canopy bridges saw increasing wildlife use over three years, with animals favoring certain designs—useful context for road ecology planning across the region. Launch Watch (Europe): SaxaVord published a notice for Rocket Factory Augsburg’s first orbital attempt, targeting a launch window opening no earlier than Aug 10 from Unst in the UK.
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