AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSpaceport Kourou Launch Watch: Two European Earth-observing satellites are set to lift off tonight from French Guiana. A Vega C rocket will carry ESA’s FLEX (for vegetation fluorescence and plant photosynthesis mapping) and Copernicus Sentinel-3C, with live coverage starting at 8:50 p.m. EDT. Amazon Leo & Ariane 6 Expansion: Amazon Leo has extended its Arianespace deal by adding six more Ariane 6 launches, bringing the total to 24 through 2031, as the broadband constellation scales from French Guiana. ESA Cargo Milestone: The Exploration Company won a €760 million ESA contract to build and fly Europe’s first commercial cargo capsule to the ISS under the ALADDIN program, following a €387 million funding round. EU Outer Regions Strategy (French Guiana in focus): The European Commission adopted a new strategy and regulatory package for the EU’s outermost regions, including French Guiana, aiming to tailor EU rules in areas like agriculture, fisheries, migration, and taxation while boosting connectivity, resilience, and space-linked competitiveness. EUMETSAT Takes Over MTG-I2: EUMETSAT has taken control of Meteosat Third Generation Imager 2 after its successful launch from Kourou on Aug. 27, with operational service expected in Q2 2027.
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