AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEuropean Launch Leap: German startup Isar Aerospace put its Spectrum rocket into orbit from Arctic Norway, claiming the first commercial orbital flight from continental Europe and carrying five small satellites plus an onboard tech test—another push for European launch autonomy as governments chase more independent access to space. Kourou Relevance for French Guiana: The milestone lands while Europe leans on its existing launch muscle in French Guiana, where Ariane missions already support satellite demand—highlighting why local space services and supply chains matter to the wider regional market. Weather Satellite Boost from Guiana: MTG-I2, launched from French Guiana at the end of August, is set to improve forecasting in Hungary and across Europe, with rapid-scan imagery every 2.5 minutes to better track thunderstorms, fog, and other fast-moving hazards. Space Industry Skills Spotlight: A look behind Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana explains how CNES flight safety teams monitor trajectories and manage rapid “neutralisation” decisions to protect people and staff during launches. Mercury Mission Update: BepiColombo began its final arrival phase after separating its Mercury Transfer Module, with the two orbiters still on track for Mercury orbit insertion in November.
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