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Last update: an hour agoSpace Weather Watch: The ESA–China SMILE mission has moved from launch to operations after lifting off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on May 19, with the first signals received and solar panels deployed—setting up the first global X-ray “look” at Earth’s magnetic shield and how solar storms can disrupt GPS, communications and power systems. Local Industry Supply Chain: Teledyne Space Imaging says its CCD370 sensors are at the heart of SMILE’s Soft X-ray Imager, underscoring how European and UK-built components are feeding high-stakes space science. Caribbean Diplomacy: In Paramaribo, CARICOM’s COFCOR closing session highlighted how small states are trying to coordinate foreign policy amid big-power pressure. France’s Slavery Reckoning: Macron reiterated that France must address reparations for its role in the slave trade, while avoiding firm proposals. Tech Under Strain: The Iran war is already pressuring AI hardware supply chains and costs, from chip materials to energy and freight.
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