AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSpaceport Update (Kourou): Europe’s Vega C rocket successfully launched two new Earth-observation satellites from Kourou, placing EU Copernicus Sentinel-3C and ESA’s FLEX into sun-synchronous orbit and confirming Sentinel-3C’s first contact with Earth. Climate & Oceans Monitoring: Sentinel-3C will track sea-surface temperature, sea level, ocean currents, coastal water quality and harmful algal blooms, plus land use and land cover to support agriculture and help prevent food crises. Heatwaves & Plant Health: FLEX will map vegetation fluorescence to show how plants respond to heatwaves and drought, improving understanding of plant stress and the carbon cycle. Industrial Footprint in French Guiana: The VV30 mission also highlights European supply-chain work behind the launch, with key components built for Vega C’s stage separation. European Space Ambition: In Paris, Macron pushed for a European crewed spaceflight programme, targeting a crewed capsule launch from Kourou within 10 years, alongside cargo and lunar milestones.
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