AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSpace & Launch (Kourou): Amazon will send 36 broadband satellites on its next Ariane 6 flight from French Guiana on June 17, using upgraded P160C solid rocket boosters to boost low-Earth-orbit payload capacity by more than two metric tons. Private Space Investment (CSG): PLD Space announced a €35m investment to develop and deploy its orbital launch complex at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, with €13m earmarked for 20+ local French Guiana firms and jobs tied to future MIURA 5 operations. Regional Connectivity (Caribbean/Air): LIAT Air and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement to let travelers book one ticket across networks, check luggage through to final destinations, and connect French Guiana routes to Paris Orly. Trade Infrastructure (Guyana deepwater port): France is pushing Guyana to fast-track a deepwater port, arguing connectivity limits trade—while local commentary urges Guyana to scrutinize who benefits most. Diplomacy (Guyana sovereignty): Macron reiterated France’s support for Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity amid the Essequibo dispute at the ICJ.
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