AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSpaceport Kourou & Science: The China-Europe SMILE satellite has entered regular science operations, releasing its first panoramic northern-lights images and early measurements of Earth’s magnetic fields and ions; the mission launched from French Guiana’s spaceport in May and is now delivering data to improve understanding of solar-driven space weather. Local Space Industry: ESA also highlighted climate-monitoring upgrades tied to French Guiana launches, with Sentinel-3C and FLEX missions using new sensor tech from Teledyne Space Imaging. Regional Connectivity: EllaLink officially launched its EllaLink Caribbean Gateway initiative, starting development of a new submarine fibre route from Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with western links to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, aiming for service by end-2029. Security & Crime: INTERPOL warned that Americas syndicates are increasingly laundering cocaine profits through illegal gold mining, pointing to coordinated regional actions involving French Guiana. Health Travel Rules: Costa Rica will require a yellow fever vaccination certificate for travel to eight new destinations from Oct 1, including French Guiana. Sports (French Guiana link): In CONCACAF Nations League action, French Guiana faced St. Maarten in Belmopan, with St. Maarten winning 1-0 late.
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