AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSpace & Defense: Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck’s push for a new Alaska launch complex ties to a Space Force deal, while Lockheed Martin signs a scandium supply MOU (with NioCorp) and pursues germanium for defense sensors—another reminder that Alaska’s critical-minerals pipeline is becoming a national security story. Aviation Safety: The FAA orders crack inspections on about 471 Boeing 737 Max jets, focusing on fuselage “bear strap” areas near exits. Health: A CDC report finds a 16% rise in hospital ER diagnoses of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome among frequent marijuana users, with a new diagnosis code helping track the problem. Climate & Oceans: A study finds 84% of U.S. coastal wetlands are inundating as seas rise, and Alaska’s waters face added pressure as deep-sea mining permits near a decision point. STEM in Alaska: UAF’s Geophysical Institute wins a $499M Pentagon contract to strengthen nuclear monitoring. Skywatching: Alaska gets a partial solar eclipse on Aug. 12—safe viewing gear matters. Local Governance & Education: Alaska’s governor primary is crowded, and one candidate argues school consolidation and budget decisions failed to deliver promised capacity savings.
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