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Last update: 7 hours agoSpace in French Guiana: Europe’s Ariane 6 successfully launched the Meteosat Third Generation Imager-2 (MTG-I2) weather satellite from the Spaceport in Kourou, completing the first trio in the MTG constellation and boosting rapid-scan monitoring for severe storms, floods, wildfires, and continuous lightning detection. Sovereign Space Funding: Spain’s PLD Space extended its Series C by €108M to €288M total, led by Mitsubishi Electric and backed by COFIDES, to scale production and commercialize its Miura 5 rocket. European Launcher Challenge: ESA signed early contracts under the European Launcher Challenge, including €197.8M for Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum (after a 30-second flight) and €158.9M for PLD Space’s MIURA 5 upgrades, aiming to reduce reliance on non-European launchers. Local Education Gap: New data on illiteracy shows overseas territories hit hardest, with nearly one in two adults affected in French Guiana, alongside major disparities tied to access to schooling and multilingual realities. Elections Watch (France): A 2027 presidential election guide notes that voters in French overseas territories, including French Guiana, vote on the preceding Saturday to meet the national timetable. Travel Advisory (Regional): The U.S. updated its Level 2 travel advisory for Brazil, warning Americans to exercise increased caution amid crime risks and noting special border-travel authorization rules affecting the region.
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