AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoSpace Policy from French Guiana: At the Paris International Space Summit, President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to build its own crewed spaceflight by 2036, with milestones including a European cargo capsule docking with the ISS in two years and a first manned capsule launching from Kourou in a decade. Kourou Launch Momentum: Amazon Leo has signed for six more Ariane 64 launches with Arianespace, bringing the total to 24 missions through 2031 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. Weather Satellite Control: EUMETSAT took over operations of Meteosat Third Generation Imager 2 (MTG-I2) after it launched from French Guiana on Aug. 27, with calibration and validation now underway for service expected in Q2 2027. Health Watch: Chikungunya cases in US travelers reached 89 this year, with zero local spread so far—risk is tied to travel, not backyard transmission. Energy Debate: A Caribbean economist argues distributed solar-and-wind power could raise consumer costs, pushing instead for hydroelectric options. Cruise Tourism: Seabourn announced a 30-day Amazon River voyage in 2028 that includes a stop at Devil’s Island in French Guiana.
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