AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSpaceport Kourou Update: Ariane 6 just launched from French Guiana with a record-breaking load: 36 Amazon Leo broadband satellites sent to low Earth orbit, using upgraded P160C solid boosters for higher thrust and bigger payloads. Launch Tech & Industry: Avio’s new P160C boosters are now powering Ariane 6’s performance jump, and the company also signed a €35m+ production order with MBDA in France for solid rocket motors tied to the ASTER 30 defense system. Amazon Leo Progress: Amazon says hundreds of satellites are already built and waiting for future flights, as the constellation grows beyond 360 satellites and faces ongoing launch-capacity constraints. Health Watch for French Guiana: The CDC keeps chikungunya on its active travel notice list for French Guiana (since June 4, 2026), with simultaneous outbreaks also flagged in Suriname and Mayotte. Local Angle: The week also included a reminder that French Guiana is treated as a separate “nation” in some sports contexts, even though it’s part of France.
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