AGP Executive Report

Space Logistics: HAROPA PORT’s Radicatel terminal handled a specialist operation for Ariane 6 on 11 August, moving heavy launcher components between the vessel Canopée and the barge Obstiné, with arrivals from Kourou and onward transport to Ariane Group’s site in Les Mureaux. Sports & Community: Colombia and Venezuela’s beach volleyball duos backed by FIVB Volleyball Empowerment earned podium spots at the CSV South American Tour opener in Bogota, with Colombia’s Yeferson De La Hoz & Juan Carlos Noriega taking men’s silver and Venezuela’s Darlin Rodriguez & Valeria Moreno winning women’s bronze. Satellite Watch: Turkey’s Türksat 3A is set to retire after nearly 18 years at 42° East, with broadcasts migrating overnight from 15 to 16 August 2026 to Türksat 4A and other satellites—most viewers should be fine, but older receivers may need new hardware.

Space & Logistics: HAROPA PORT’s Radicatel terminal handled the vessel Canopée on 11 August, moving Ariane 6 launcher components between the ship and the barge Obstiné via its RoRo ramp. The operation supported continuity of parts flow from Kourou to France, with Roll Manutention Services (Katoen Natie Group) running two heavy-cargo transfers and loading components for onward transport to Ariane Group in Les Mureaux. Sports (Local impact via regional support): Colombia and Venezuela beach volleyball duos backed by FIVB Volleyball Empowerment earned podium spots at the South American Tour opener in Bogota, with Colombia’s Yeferson De La Hoz & Juan Carlos Noriega taking men’s silver and Venezuela’s Darlin Rodriguez & Valeria Moreno winning women’s bronze. Satellite Watch: Turkey’s Türksat 3A is set to stop broadcasting after nearly 18 years, with overnight migration of TV and radio services from 42°E to Türksat 4A and other satellites on 15–16 August—routine for most viewers, but some older receivers may need new hardware.

Space & Port Logistics: HAROPA PORT’s Radicatel terminal handled the vessel Canopée on 11 August for specialist Ariane 6 component transfers, running two heavy-cargo moves between Canopée and the barge Obstiné. Components arrived from Kourou, were unloaded via the RoRo ramp, then loaded onto the barge for onward transport to Ariane Group’s Les Mureaux site, while other parts moved the other way ahead of departure. Local Industry Link: The operation, carried out by Roll Manutention Services (Katoen Natie Group), aims to keep Ariane 6 flows steady between French industrial sites and French Guiana launch prep facilities. Sports (Regional Impact): Colombia and Venezuela beach volleyball duos backed by FIVB Volleyball Empowerment medaled at the South American Tour opener in Bogota, with Colombia’s Yeferson De La Hoz & Juan Carlos Noriega taking men’s silver and Venezuela’s Darlin Rodriguez & Valeria Moreno winning women’s bronze. Tech & TV (Kourou Connection): Turkey’s Türksat 3A is set to retire overnight Saturday to Sunday, migrating broadcasts from 42°E to Türksat 4A—an update that may require some older receiver hardware changes.

Space & Trade: HAROPA PORT’s Radicatel terminal handled the vessel Canopée on 11 August, moving Ariane 6 rocket components between ship and barge via its RoRo ramp. Two heavy-cargo transfers ran between Canopée and the barge Obstiné, with parts arriving from Kourou and then heading to Ariane Group’s industrial site in Les Mureaux, while other components were loaded back onto the Canopée before departure. Sports (Local interest): Colombia and Venezuela’s beach volleyball duos backed by FIVB Volleyball Empowerment support took podium spots at the CSV South American Tour opener in Bogota, with Colombia’s Yeferson De La Hoz & Juan Carlos Noriega winning men’s silver and Venezuela’s Darlin Rodriguez & Valeria Moreno taking women’s bronze. Tech & Media (Kourou link): Turkey’s Türksat 3A is retiring, with broadcasts migrating from 42°E to Türksat 4A during the night of Aug 15–16; viewers with older receivers may need new hardware if they lack TKGS support.

Space & Ports: HAROPA PORT’s Radicatel terminal handled a specialist Ariane 6 logistics call on 11 August, moving heavy launcher components between the vessel Canopée and the barge Obstiné, with RoRo transfers from Kourou-bound arrivals to onward shipment toward Ariane Group’s site in Les Mureaux. Local Economy & Industry: The operation, run by Roll Manutention Services (Katoen Natie Group), was designed to keep Ariane 6 component flows steady between French industrial sites and French Guiana launch prep facilities. Sports (Regional Spotlight): Colombia and Venezuela beach volleyball duos backed by FIVB Volleyball Empowerment earned podium spots at the South American Tour opener in Bogota, with Colombia’s Yeferson De La Hoz & Juan Carlos Noriega taking men’s silver and Venezuela’s Darlin Rodriguez & Valeria Moreno winning women’s bronze. Tech & Media (Kourou Link): Turkey’s Türksat 3A is set to stop broadcasting overnight Aug 15–16, with services migrating from 42°E to Türksat 4A—an update that may affect older receivers, including those that rely on signals originating from Kourou-launched satellites.

Space Logistics: HAROPA PORT’s Radicatel terminal handled a specialist Ariane 6-linked operation on 11 August, moving heavy launcher components between the vessel Canopée and the barge Obstiné, with parts arriving from Kourou and then heading to Ariane Group’s site in Les Mureaux. Regional Travel: Air France is adding a winter route from Guadeloupe to Panama City, starting Dec. 11, with twice-weekly flights until March 5, 2027, aimed at connecting travelers from Martinique and Cayenne via Pointe-à-Pitre. Sports & Community: Colombia and Venezuela beach volleyball duos backed by FIVB Volleyball Empowerment earned podium spots at the South American Tour opener in Bogota, including Colombia’s Yeferson De La Hoz & Juan Carlos Noriega taking men’s silver and Venezuela’s Darlin Rodriguez & Valeria Moreno winning women’s bronze. Tech & Media: Turkey’s Türksat 3A is set to retire after Saturday, with broadcasts migrating from 42°E to Türksat 4A and other satellites—an update that may require some older receivers to be adjusted.

Sports & Community: FIVB Volleyball Empowerment-backed beach volleyball duos from Colombia and Venezuela shone at the CSV South American Tour opener in Bogota, with Colombia’s Yeferson De La Hoz & Juan Carlos Noriega taking men’s silver and Venezuela’s Darlin Rodriguez & Valeria Moreno winning women’s bronze. Aviation & Travel: Air France is adding a new winter link between Guadeloupe and Central America: Pointe-à-Pitre to Panama City starts Dec. 11, twice weekly until March 5, 2027, timed to help travelers from Martinique and Cayenne connect via Guadeloupe. Space & Tech: Turkey’s Türksat 3A, launched from Kourou in French Guiana, is set to retire after nearly 18 years; broadcasts will migrate overnight Aug. 15–16, 2026, and viewers with older receivers may need to ensure they can handle the channel update system.

Caribbean Air Links: Air France is adding a new Pointe-à-Pitre–Panama City route from 11 December 2026, with twice-weekly flights (Mondays and Fridays) until 5 March 2027, and returns on Tuesdays and Saturdays—aimed at boosting connections for travelers from Martinique and Cayenne (French Guiana) via Guadeloupe, with onward links through COPA’s Panama hub across Central and South America. Space & Tech: ESA’s PLATO mission has cleared a major step after completing electromagnetic compatibility tests at ESTEC in Noordwijk, with teams checking that the telescope’s electronics won’t interfere with each other—an important milestone before launch. Satellite TV Change for Viewers: Türksat 3A, launched from Kourou in French Guiana in 2008, will stop broadcasting and its services will migrate during the overnight window of 15–16 August 2026, meaning some older receivers may need updates beyond a simple channel scan. Sports & Development: FIVB Volleyball Empowerment support helped Colombia and Venezuela beach volleyball duos earn podium spots at the South American Tour opener in Bogota, with Colombia’s Yeferson De La Hoz & Juan Carlos Noriega taking men’s silver and Venezuela’s Darlin Rodriguez & Valeria Moreno winning women’s bronze.

Regional Travel: Air France is adding a new winter nonstop between Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Panama City from 11 December 2026, twice weekly (Mondays and Fridays) until 5 March 2027, with return flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays—aimed at boosting connections for travelers from Fort-de-France and Cayenne via Guadeloupe, and linking onward through COPA’s Panama hub across Central and South America. Space & Tech: ESA’s PLATO mission has cleared a major step after completing electromagnetic compatibility tests at ESTEC in Noordwijk, with teams checking that the telescope’s electronics work together without interference—pushing the project closer to launch readiness. Sports & Community: FIVB Volleyball Empowerment support helped Colombia and Venezuela beach volleyball duos reach the podium at the CSV South American Tour opener in Bogota, where Colombia’s Yeferson De La Hoz & Juan Carlos Noriega won men’s silver and Venezuela’s Darlin Rodriguez & Valeria Moreno took women’s bronze, alongside a reported USD 126,000 in coach support for Colombia’s national duos. Satellite Update: Turkey’s Türksat 3A is set to retire after nearly 18 years, with broadcasts migrating during the overnight of 15–16 August 2026—viewers may need compatible receivers for the channel update system.

Sports & Community: Colombia’s Yeferson De La Hoz & Juan Carlos Noriega and Venezuela’s Darlin Rodriguez & Valeria Moreno earned podium spots at the CSV Beach Volleyball South American Tour opener in Bogota, with Colombia’s duo also receiving USD 126,000 in FIVB Volleyball Empowerment coach support. Aviation for French Guiana: Air France is adding a new Pointe-à-Pitre–Panama City route from Dec. 11, 2026 (twice weekly) to connect travelers from Fort-de-France and Cayenne via Guadeloupe, with onward links through Copa’s Panama hub. Customs & Security: French Guiana’s port focus is part of “Customs Plan 2030,” with a first phase from 2027, including 15 more customs posts, a high-capacity mobile scanner at the Grand Port Maritime de la Guyane, and a leased aircraft to monitor the high seas. Tech & Space: ESA’s PLATO mission has cleared major electromagnetic compatibility tests, moving closer to launch. Satellite Update: Türksat 3A will retire after nearly 18 years, with broadcasts migrating from 42°E to Türksat 4A during the Aug. 15–16 overnight window—viewers may need compatible receivers for smooth channel updates.

Aviation & Connectivity: Air France is adding a new winter link between Guadeloupe and Central America, launching a Pointe-à-Pitre–Panama City route on Dec. 11. Flights will run twice weekly until March 5, 2027, with schedules set to help connections for travelers from Martinique and Cayenne (French Guiana) via Pointe-à-Pitre, plus onward reach through COPA’s Panama hub. Public Finance & Security: France’s Minister for Public Accounts David Amiel says the first phase of “Customs Plan 2030” will roll out from 2027, including 15 extra customs posts at the Grand Port Maritime de la Guyane, a leased Beechcraft aircraft to monitor the high seas, and a high-capacity mobile scanner to boost container screening accuracy. Space & Science: ESA’s PLATO mission has cleared key electromagnetic compatibility tests, with teams verifying that the telescope’s electronics can operate together without interference—an important step before launch.

Aviation & Connectivity: Air France is adding a new winter link between Guadeloupe and Central America, launching a nonstop Pointe-à-Pitre–Panama City route on Dec. 11 (twice weekly) until March 5, 2027, with schedules designed to help travelers from Martinique and Cayenne reach Panama via Pointe-à-Pitre. Customs & Security: France is pushing ahead with its “Customs Plan 2030” in French Guiana, with a first phase starting in 2027 that includes 15 extra customs posts, leasing a Beechcraft aircraft to monitor the high seas, and deploying a high-capacity mobile scanner at the Grand Port Maritime de la Guyane to improve container screening. Space Watch: ESA’s PLATO mission has cleared key electromagnetic compatibility tests, moving the European space telescope closer to launch.

Aviation & Connectivity: Air France is adding a new winter link between Guadeloupe and Central America, launching a Pointe-à-Pitre–Panama City route on Dec. 11 (twice weekly) to help connections for travelers from Martinique and Cayenne, with onward travel via COPA’s Panama hub. Public Security & Customs: France’s Public Accounts Minister David Amiel says the first phase of “Customs Plan 2030” begins in 2027, announcing 15 extra customs posts at the Grand Port Maritime de la Guyane, a leased Beechcraft for high-seas monitoring, and a high-capacity mobile scanner to boost container checks. Space & Science: ESA’s PLATO mission has cleared key electromagnetic compatibility tests, with teams verifying that the telescope’s electronics can operate together without interference—an important step before launch.

Aviation & Connectivity: Air France is adding a new winter nonstop link between Guadeloupe and Central America, with flights from Pointe-à-Pitre to Panama City starting Dec. 11 (twice weekly) and timed to help connections for travelers from Cayenne and Fort-de-France. Customs & Security: France’s “Customs Plan 2030” moves into its first phase from 2027, with 15 extra customs posts at the Grand Port Maritime de la Guyane, a leased Beechcraft for high-seas monitoring, and a high-capacity mobile scanner to boost container checks at the port. Space & Science: ESA’s PLATO mission has cleared major electromagnetic compatibility testing, bringing the space telescope closer to launch after checks at ESTEC in the Netherlands.

Aviation & Connectivity: Air France is adding a new winter nonstop between Guadeloupe and Central America, with flights from Pointe-à-Pitre to Panama City starting Dec. 11 (twice weekly) and timed to connect travelers from Fort-de-France and Cayenne, French Guiana. Regional Links: The airline says its Caribbean network is anchored in Guadeloupe, with year-round services that include Martinique, French Guiana, the Dominican Republic, and Brazil, plus onward connections via COPA’s Panama City hub. Customs & Security: France’s Public Accounts Minister David Amiel announced the first phase of “Customs Plan 2030” from 2027, including 15 extra customs posts at the Grand Port Maritime de la Guyane, a leased Beechcraft aircraft to monitor the high seas, and a high-capacity mobile scanner to boost container screening. Space Watch: ESA’s PLATO mission has cleared major electromagnetic compatibility testing, a step toward launch for the planet-hunting telescope.

Aviation & Connectivity: Air France is adding a new winter Caribbean link, launching a nonstop Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Panama City route on Dec. 11, with two weekly flights until Mar. 5, 2027, timed to help travelers from Cayenne and Fort-de-France connect via Guadeloupe, and offering onward connections through COPA’s Panama hub. Customs & Security: France’s Minister for Public Accounts David Amiel says the first phase of “Customs Plan 2030” will roll out from 2027, announcing 15 extra customs posts at the Grand Port Maritime de la Guyane, a leased Beechcraft aircraft to monitor the high seas, and a high-capacity mobile scanner to boost container checks beyond the current van-based system. Space Watch: The ESA’s PLATO space telescope has cleared major electromagnetic compatibility testing at ESTEC in Noordwijk, with teams checking that onboard electronics won’t interfere—an important step before launch.