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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, October 10th, 2017

MDA Completes Acquisition of DigitalGlobe, Creates Industry Leader in Satellite Systems, Earth Imagery, Geospatial Solutions and Analytics

SAN FRANCISCO and VANCOUVER - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. ("MDA" or the "Company") (TSX: MDA), a global communications and information company providing technology solutions to commercial and government organizations worldwide, today announced it has completed its acquisition...

Monday, October 9th, 2017

Dubai to Host Free Training on Use of Drones on October 16-17

Dubai: Drone enthusiasts now have the chance to get free training sessions from the world’s best and legally register drones in Dubai. Read More at Gulf News

Monday, October 9th, 2017

Long March 2D to Deliver Venezuelan VRSS-2 Earth-Observing Satellite into Orbit

China is preparing for its second orbital mission after a three-month-long period with no launches. This time it will send a Long March 2D rocket into space carrying an Earth-observation satellite for Venezuela. Liftoff is planned for...

Monday, October 9th, 2017

Urban Areas to be Mapped for Planned Development in Uttarakhand

The Uttarakhand Housing and Urban Development Authority (UHUDA) is set to carry out large-scale mapping of urban areas, after which dedicated plans will be chalked out for planned development in the areas. Read More at Hindustan Times

Monday, October 9th, 2017

Pacific 2017: Australia Deploys S-100 Rotary-Winged UAS in Evaluation Roles

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will deploy its fleet of two Schiebel S-100 Camcopter rotary-winged unmanned aircraft system (UAS) with the service’s Navy UAS Unit as evaluation platforms. Read More at Janes

Monday, October 9th, 2017

China Resumes Launch Campaigns after String of Failures, Delays Lunar Mission

The launch of three experimental remote sensing satellites last week signaled the resumption of Chinese space launches following multiple rocket failures since late last year, but a senior Chinese space official has confirmed the Chang’e 5 mission...

Monday, October 9th, 2017

ISRO Cartosat-2 Launch in November to Provide 6th Eye in Sky

India will add a sixth “eye in the sky”, when ISRO launches an earth observation satellite belonging to the crucial Cartosat-2 series in November. This will be the third advanced remote sensing satellite in the Cartosat-2 series...

Monday, October 9th, 2017

Pakistan’s First Optical Remote Sensing Satellite to be Launched in 2018

KARACHI: Pakistan's first optical remote sensing satellite PRSS-1 would be launched in 2018, the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) announced Wednesday. Read More at Geo News

Monday, October 9th, 2017

Esri India and IIEST Shibpur Launch Center of Geospatial Excellence

Howrah: Esri India on Thursday announced the launch of a Centre of Geospatial Excellence (CoGE) in the eastern region in association with Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) Shibpur. Read More at India Blooms

Monday, October 9th, 2017

ISRO to Set up Research Centre in Guwahati

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said ISRO would set up a research centre in Guwahati for start-ups, academicians, environmentalists and entrepreneurs. Read More at Gears Of Biz