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From drones to space tech, Japan looks to startups to strengthen its defences
Tokyo is stepping up efforts to harness dual-use technologies...
South Korea’s Space Agency Seeks 47% Budget Hike for 2027; Regular Nuri Launches, Lunar Lander Development to Begin
The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) has proposed a 2027...
Space42 launches Future Spacers Programme to develop UAE space talent
Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, has launched the...
US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons
Amid the rapidly-evolving field of military space operations, Beijing...
ISRO Puts India’s First Geo Imaging Satellite In Orbit, PM Modi Hails EOS-05 Launch Aboard GSLV-F17
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) successfully launched EOS-05,...
China releases first nationwide geometric benchmark imagery, setting a unified ‘spatial scale’ for satellite remote sensing
China's Ministry of Natural Resources has released its first...
India to have its own space station by 2035, says ISRO chairman
Speaking at the 14th convocation ceremony of IIT-BHU, ISRO...
Isro will not make any launch vehicle, all tech to be handed to private sector
IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Goenka said Isro is moving launch...
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end
South Korea has condemned North Korea’s launch ⁠of more...
Orbitworks ships UAE-built Altair-1 to US ahead of October launch
Abu Dhabi-based satellite company Orbitworks has shipped Altair-1, the...

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Monday, October 1st, 2018

Miller/Wenhold Capitol Strategies, John M. Palatiello & Associates Announce Merger

Fairfax, VA - Miller/Wenhold Capitol Strategies (MW) and John M. Palatiello & Associates, Inc. (JMP&A), firms in the Washington, DC area specializing in government relations and association management, today announced a merger. Effective October 1, 2018, JMP&A...

Friday, September 28th, 2018

Airbus to Help Grow Australia’s Space Industry Capability

The Australian Space Agency has signed a statement of strategic intent with European manufacturing giant Airbus Defence and Space SAS, representing another step in growing the capability and competitiveness of Australia’s space sector. Read More at Defence...

Friday, September 28th, 2018

Commercial UAV Expo Set To Open Next Week In Las Vegas For 4th Annual Event Featuring Unparalelled Lineup Of Speakers, A Dynamic Show Floor, And More

LAS VEGAS, NV – Next week, commercial drone professionals from across the country and around the world will gather at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas for the 4th annual Commercial UAV Expo Americas.  This world-class event...

Thursday, September 27th, 2018

China Mulling New Launch Site Exclusively For Its Private Space Launch Industry

China’s government is considering building a commercial space launch centre for the country’s New Space private launch companies, a number of which will be attempting their first orbital flights by the end of 2018, according to a...

Thursday, September 27th, 2018

Sultan Qaboos University Organises Meeting on Benefits of Remote Sensing

Muscat: The International Forum on Remote Sensing Applications in the Physical Oceans, organised by Sultan Qaboos University, was held yesterday under the patronage of Dr. Ali bin Saud Al Bimani, Vice-Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University (SQU). Read...

Thursday, September 27th, 2018

Argentine Coast Guard Selects Esri to Monitor Illegal Activities in Waterways

REDLANDS, Calif.- Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced that Prefectura Naval Argentina and Aeroterra S.A. have partnered to implement Esri's ArcGIS platform for a real-time tracking system The new system, called Guardacostas Pro, uses...

Thursday, September 27th, 2018

Cape and Skyfire Consulting Team Up to Support End-to-End Drone Integration for Public Safety

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Cape, the leading cloud platform for drone telepresence and data management, today announced a partnership with Skyfire Consulting to provide comprehensive technology solutions and support for the safe integration of commercial drones across public...

Thursday, September 27th, 2018

AT&T and Dedrone Team Up on IoT Solution to Protect Against Malicious Drones

DALLAS - AT&T* and Dedrone, a San Francisco-based drone detection technology startup, are teaming up on a drone detection solution that helps protect military bases, venues, cities, and businesses, from malicious drones. As drones become more prominent,...

Thursday, September 27th, 2018

CTA Says Drone Language in FAA Bill is a Win for Consumers and Commercial Operations

ARLINGTON, Va.- The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), on today's U.S. House of Representatives vote on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018: "The UAS title...

Thursday, September 27th, 2018

European Space Imaging Awarded €20 Million Maritime Contract

European Space Imaging has been awarded its third major contract for the provision of very high resolution optical satellite data to the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), ranking number one among a strong field of European competitors...