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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, September 11th, 2017

North Korea Celebrates Nuclear Test

PYONGYANG: North Korea held a mass celebration for the scientists involved in carrying out its largest nuclear blast to date, with fireworks and a mass rally in Pyongyang. Read More at Channel News Asia

Monday, September 11th, 2017

How South Australia Could Propel Itself to a Big Share of the $400 Billion Global Space Economy

IN two weeks, Adelaide will welcome an estimated 4000 space industry heavyweights from around the globe. The International Astronautical congress, which has been held every year since 1950, is the premier meeting of the global space community....

Monday, September 11th, 2017

Interview: UK Space Official Sees China as Natural Partner in Satellite Applications

EDINBURGH, Britain- With China's growing investment in space science and technology and its increasing market demand for satellite applications, countries like Britain are looking to work more closely with China in the area. Read More at Xinhua...

Monday, September 11th, 2017

A Beautiful Island In Lakshadweep Has Vanished Due To Coastal Erosion, Claims Kerala Researcher

Parali I island, one of the biodiversity-rich uninhabited islands part of Lakshadweep has vanished due to coastal erosion says a new study. Read More at India Times

Monday, September 11th, 2017

Taiwan Gets a Big Boost From its First Self-Developed Satellite

TAIPEI Taiwan's space industry received a big boost after the successful launch of its first self-developed satellite. Read More at Asian Review

Monday, September 11th, 2017

Japan Hands Over Harare Street Map to Surveyor General’s Dept

The Department of Surveyor General (DSG) has not been able to produce new maps over the last 30 years, let alone update those already in existence due to resource constraints coupled with brain drain, a Government official...

Monday, September 11th, 2017

Egypt, China Sign Agreements to Fund Electric Train, SAT 2 Projects

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping signed two agreements on Tuesday, including the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to construct an $739 million electric train linking the 10th of Ramadan city with the new administrative capital in...

Monday, September 11th, 2017

Airborne Mapping System from 3D Laser Mapping Takes Off

3D Laser Mapping, the industry leader in geospatial technology, is helping survey teams to cover more ground in a shorter space of time with a new aerial mapping system. The ROBIN +WINGS Airborne LiDAR system is an...

Monday, September 11th, 2017

CoreLogic Analysis Shows an Estimated 8.5 Million Properties in Florida at Significant Risk of Potential Wind Damage from Hurricane Irma

IRVINE, Calif.- CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released data analysis which shows that an estimated 8,456,455 residential and commercial properties in Florida are at either “Extreme,” “Very High”...

Monday, September 11th, 2017

USC To Host International Academic Conference on Digital Approaches to Genocide Studies

LOS ANGELES - USC Shoah Foundation Center for Advanced Genocide Research, in collaboration with the USC Digital Humanities Program, will host an international conference in October that will focus on the opportunities and challenges presented by the...