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PLD Space increases investment in its Launch Complex at the Guiana Space Centre (CSG) to €35M, strengthening Europe’s sovereign space infrastructure
The investment is expected to generate approximately €21 million...
India seeks Singapore capital to fuel its ambitious private space sector
India aims to grow its space economy to US$44...
China conducts surprise launch of Long March 12B, delivers Qianfan satellites on debut flight
HELSINKI — China conducted the maiden launch of its...
ISRO to launch first unmanned Gaganyaan mission by year’s end
The Chairman of ISRO, Somnath said that the efforts...
ORF- RSIS Special Report Launch | India and Southeast Asia: Mapping Strategic Convergence in an Era of Great-Power Competition
In 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India’s shift...
Israel defense ecosystem meets to accelerate fieldable counter‑drone tech
Sparked by a message from the frontlines, CET Sandbox...
Chinese startup Mega Engine advances reusable staged-combustion rocket engine
HELSINKI — A new Chinese commercial rocket engine startup...
Haryana wins Geospatial Excellence Award for agricultural innovation in Netherlands
Haryana has been internationally recognised for its technological innovation...
South Korean, Singaporean Entities Partner To Support Space Startup Expansion
SINGAPORE—BlueTide Capital and Singapore Space and Technology Think Tank...
Japan space startups to train engineers from India, Philippines, Indonesia
JICA program to coach professionals on satellite manufacturing, data...

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Monday, October 30th, 2017

China to Freely Share Data from Weather, Carbon Satellites: Official

WASHINGTON - China will freely share data from its new-generation weather satellite Fengyun-4 as well as its first carbon monitoring satellite TanSat with international users, a Chinese official said here Tuesday. Read More at Xinhua

Monday, October 30th, 2017

Japan Eyes Free Satellite Imaging Data for Businesses

TOKYO -- Japan looks to offer companies free access to troves of satellite images starting in fiscal 2018, aiming to help with tasks such as inspecting infrastructure remotely and forecasting crop harvests. Read More at Nikkei Asian Review

Monday, October 30th, 2017

Google Maps Will Boost Tourism in Nigeria- Lai Mohammed

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has stated on Friday at the launch of the Economic Value of Geospatial Services in Nigeria that the nation needs to leverage on technology, particularly digital mapping and...

Monday, October 30th, 2017

Japan to Launch Climate Research Satellite in December

Japan will launch a climate research satellite in December to analyze and forecast global warming-linked environmental changes, the science ministry said Friday. Read More at Kyodo News

Monday, October 30th, 2017

ISRO Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad: Recruitment Begins For 80 Posts

New Delhi:  Space Applications Centre (SAC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has invited application from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts of Junior Research Fellows, Research Associates, Technical Assistant (Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunication), Technical Assistant...

Monday, October 30th, 2017

China to Launch More Beidou Satellites in November, Complete Navigation System by 2020

China is set to launch more Beidou navigation satellites in November and complete the system by 2020, the head of the main contractor for China's space programme has said. Read More at GB Times

Monday, October 30th, 2017

TomTom/Zenrin Join on Japan Mapping and Traffic Services

TomTom and Japanese mapping company, Zenrin are to collaborate on traffic services and mapping in Japan.  Read More at Just Auto

Monday, October 30th, 2017

WhiteFox​ ​Gains​ ​International​ ​Recognition​ ​at​ ​Dubai​ ​UAS​ ​Forum

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted an international Unmanned Aircraft System Forum (UASF) to discuss the integration of UAS technologies into the airspace as part of their Smart Dubai Initiative. WhiteFox Defense Technologies, Inc. was invited to...

Friday, October 27th, 2017

Velodyne LiDAR Partners with YellowScan for Integrated LiDAR for UAVs

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Velodyne LiDAR Inc., the world leader in 3D vision systems for autonomous vehicles, today announced that it is partnering with YellowScan to integrate its VLP-16 Puck and VLP-16 Puck LITE LiDAR sensors into...

Friday, October 27th, 2017

With New AirMap-FAA Integration, Drone Operators Receive Automated Access to Controlled Airspace

SANTA MONICA, Calif. - For the first time ever commercial drone operators can request automated authorization to fly in controlled airspace near select U.S. airports using the same AirMap iOS and Android applications they use today for...