AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAviation & Space from French Guiana: Amazon is set to launch 36 broadband satellites on an Ariane 6 from Kourou on June 17, using upgraded P160C solid rocket boosters to boost payload capacity and expand its Amazon Leo constellation. Energy & Local Politics: Two French Guiana MPs, Jean-Victor Castor and Davy Rimane, have broken with the French left after a bill to authorize oil exploration in overseas territories was rejected in committee, arguing against “green colonialism” and for local economic realities. Energy Storage in France’s Territories: France’s energy regulator CRE picked five Corsica storage projects totaling about 48 MW (pumped hydro plus batteries), aiming to cut solar curtailment and improve renewable integration, with service targeted for 2029–2030. Agriculture & Biosecurity: New World screwworm has been detected in a Texas calf, with researchers linking the comeback to illegal cattle smuggling that helps the pest spread northward. Space Policy & Regulation: The FCC granted Amazon Leo a waiver of its July 2026 interim satellite deployment deadline, while keeping the July 30, 2029 final deadline. Space Industry Watch: ESA is exploring whether Ariane 6 could be adapted for human spaceflight, as Europe pushes for more autonomy in crew access.
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