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EU and Korea deepen cooperation on secure satellite connectivity
Today, the European Commission and the Republic of Korea...
Ghana, Japan explore deeper cooperation in space technology
Ghana and Japan are exploring deeper cooperation in space...
China conducts four launches inside 48 hours as launch options diversify
HELSINKI — China carried out four launches in quick...
Dubai Municipality deploys smart robot for geospatial surveys
Dubai: Dubai Municipality has deployed a smart robot to...
India’s Geospatial Sector Gets Boost With Mirai-GreenValley LiDAR Partnership
Mirai Aerospace Systems and Software Solutions and US-based GreenValley...
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,...

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Tuesday, July 31st, 2018

Copernicus Accelerator is Looking for High-level Professionals as Mentors: Call for Experienced Mentors

The 2018 Copernicus Accelerator, Europe’s Earth observation (EO) business coaching programme, is looking for mentors to pass on their knowledge and experience to 50 entrepreneurs and start-ups. Registrations are possible until 17.09.2018 at accelerator.copernicus.eu Brussels, 24 July...

Tuesday, July 31st, 2018

UAE’s Khalifasat Earth Observation Satellite Will Be Launched From Japan By End Of 2018

Prelaunch preparations are underway to ready KhalifaSat for launch into orbit before the end of the year from a launch facility in Japan aboard a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) H-IIA satellite launch vehicle, according to the Director-General...

Tuesday, July 31st, 2018

African Scientists Will Now Access Europe’s Satellite Data for Free

African researchers interested in earth observation will now have a trove of free data to use as part of a new agreement aimed at using satellite technology to support sustainable development. Read More at Quartz

Tuesday, July 31st, 2018

RTA Wins ‘Excellence in GIS’ Regional Award

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has scooped the Excellence in GIS Implementation at GISWORX 2018 Award (EGI Award). It is a coveted regional prize awarded by GISTEC, one of the biggest GIS specialized organization in the...

Tuesday, July 31st, 2018

China Launches 33rd, 34th BeiDou GNSS Satellites

Yesterday, at 9:48 am Beijing time (UTC +8), China launched a pair of BeiDou-3 satellites that will add to China’s BeiDou-3 navigation constellation. These will be the country’s 33rd and 34th BeiDou satellites, and the 9th and...

Tuesday, July 31st, 2018

CSST Taps Planet for Daily Imagery to Spur Economic Growth in New Zealand

SAN FRANCISCO and ALEXANDRA, New Zealand - Planet, an integrated aerospace and data analytics company, and New Zealand'sCentre for Space Science Technology (CSST) announce today a partnership to help drive regional economic growth by distributing Planet's daily,...

Tuesday, July 31st, 2018

ARC Research Indicates Geographic Information Systems are Moving to the Cloud

DEDHAM, Mass.- New ARC Advisory Group research on the geographic information system (GIS) market reveals that GIS technology, which was once considered highly specialized, is now moving into the realm of mainstream information technology (IT). One indicator...

Tuesday, July 31st, 2018

Sphere Drones to Offer Microdrones UAV Solutions

Rome, NY - Sphere Drones, a leading Australian provider of drone solutions for commercial applications, will become the newest distributor of Microdrones fully-integrated systems. Darren Wilkinson, Sales Manager for Microdrones, explains “Sphere Drones is trusted and proven...

Monday, July 30th, 2018

Intel’s drone and AI technology helping restore the Great Wall of China

Intel is leveraging its artificial intelligence (AI) and drone offerings to preserve and restore the Jiankou section of the Great Wall of China. Read More at Money Control

Monday, July 30th, 2018

Thales Alenia Space and Maxar Technologies’ SSL Form Consortium to Further Design and Develop Telesat’s LEO Satellite Constellation

CANNES, France and WESTMINSTER, Colo. - July 30, 2018 - Thales Alenia Space, a Joint Venture between Thales (67 %) and Leonardo (33 %), and SSL, a Maxar Technologies company (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR), have signed a consortium...