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US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons
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ISRO Puts India’s First Geo Imaging Satellite In Orbit, PM Modi Hails EOS-05 Launch Aboard GSLV-F17
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India to have its own space station by 2035, says ISRO chairman
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Isro will not make any launch vehicle, all tech to be handed to private sector
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end
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Orbitworks ships UAE-built Altair-1 to US ahead of October launch
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Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

UAE’s KhalifaSat To Be Launched From Japan In October 2018

KhalifaSat, the UAE Earth observation system that is also the first Emirati-built satellite, will be launched from Japan on 29 October 2018. Read More at SpaceWatch

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

Countdown Begins for First UAE-made Satellite

On October 29, at precisely 8.08am (UAE Time), the first satellite to be built entirely by a team of Emiratis, will be launched from Japan's Tanigashima Space Centre, according to top officials. Read More at Khaleej Times

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

Australia Partners with France for Space Program Development

Australia's newly stood up space agency has signed a partnership with its French counterpart, with both parties hoping to advance the development of their respective space programs. Read More at ZD Net

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

19 Launches in 7 Months; ISRO’s Highest Density Period

After a brief five months hiatus, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is readying for 19 launches, including the Chandrayaan-2 mission, starting from this month.  Read More at Economics Times

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

Singtel, KVH Industries Collaborate to Accelerate Maritime Sector Digitalization Across Asia Pacific

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. - Singtel and KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), a global satellite and maritime communications provider, today announced a partnership to provide shipping companies a seamless broadband satellite service with KVH’s mini-VSAT BroadbandSM satellite connectivity to...

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

EUROPEAN DRONE SUMMIT 2018 – Anil V. Nanduri from the Intel Drone Group Will be a Keynote Speaker

Frankfurt am Main/Karlsruhe: The EUROPEAN DRONE SUMMIT (EDS2018) is the first European conference at which operators, manufacturers and public authority representatives will discuss the potential modes of operation and applications that are opening up for professional drone...

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

TomTom Go Essential: Powerful Navigation Seamlessly Integrated with Smartphone

BERLIN - TomTom (TOM2) today announced the launch of the TomTom GO Essential – a feature-packed, connected sat nav with hands-free calling, voice control, compatibility with Siri voice recognition software and Google Now™ service, fully interactive screen...

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

Trimble Announces Keynote Speakers for its 2018 Dimensions International User Conference

SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Trimble (NASDAQ : TRMB ) announced today keynote speakers for its 2018 Trimble Dimensions International User Conference—Sarah Robb O'Hagan and Josh Linkner. The conference will be held November 5-7 at The Venetian in Las...

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

DJI Expands Its AirWorks Enterprise Drone Conference To China

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today opened the doors to its first AirWorks Conference in China. Held in the Jinshan District of Shanghai, AirWorks China marks the first expansion of DJI’s...

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

Topcon Announces Acquisition of ThunderBuild

LIVERMORE, Calif., U.S./ CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, the Netherlands – Topcon Positioning Group announces the complete acquisition of ThunderBuild BV Group, expanding the portfolio of Topcon paving solutions. Based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, ThunderBuild develops software related to...