AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSatellite & Launch Services: The FCC granted Amazon Leo a waiver of its July 2026 interim satellite launch deadline, keeping the July 30, 2029 final deployment deadline—an FCC move framed as serving the public interest by expanding low-Earth broadband competition. Ariane 6 from French Guiana: Amazon says its next Ariane 6 mission from Kourou will carry 36 Amazon Leo satellites, using upgraded P160C boosters to boost payload capacity. Aerospace Investment Trends: A defense-tech investment analysis highlights a shift toward smaller, cheaper, faster-to-produce systems, with AI focused on decision support, command-and-control optimization, surveillance processing, and logistics. Regional Connectivity (Air): LIAT Air and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement to let passengers book with one ticket, check luggage through to the final destination, and connect across the Caribbean and onward to Paris Orly. Ports & Trade (Guyana/France): France is pushing Guyana to fast-track its deepwater port, arguing it will unlock trade—while local commentary urges skepticism about who benefits most. Space Science Cooperation: ESA and China’s SMILE magnetosphere mission launched from Kourou, but officials stopped short of committing to deeper future collaboration.
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