AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSpace Infrastructure in Kourou: PLD Space says it is investing €35m in its Guiana Space Centre launch complex for MIURA 5, with €13m going to 20+ companies in French Guiana and a forecast of hundreds of local jobs during construction. ESA–China Space Science: ESA and China’s SMILE magnetosphere mission launched from Kourou on a Vega C, but officials signaled no clear push for deeper future cooperation despite shared goals. Connectivity Launch Watch: After a Blue Origin New Glenn test-fire explosion, ULA still flew an Atlas V mission from Cape Canaveral, launching 29 Amazon Leo internet satellites—an important reminder for commercial launch reliability. AI for Biodiversity in the Tropics: TropiCam-AI can detect and identify tree-dwelling species from camera-trap images, targeting canopy surveys where most existing models focus on ground animals. Regional Diplomacy: Macron reaffirmed France’s support for Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as the Essequibo dispute continues at the ICJ. Trade & Energy in the Guiana Region: Brazil and Suriname will negotiate to expand their trade deal, with talks expected to cover new sectors and build on oil and gas potential.
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