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UAE space economy grows 27.1% to $1.5 billion
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China’s LandSpace Launches 10 Satellites to Advance Orbital Computing and Communications
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Tuesday, June 6th, 2017

BAE Systems Enhances Geospatial Software by Adding Movement Intelligence Capabilities

SAN DIEGO -BAE Systems has integrated capabilities called Movement Intelligence, or MOVINT, into its Geospatial eXploitation Products™ (GXP®) line of software, helping analysts to more easily identify intelligence threats using motion sensors. These new capabilities, which include...

Tuesday, June 6th, 2017

ISRO’s GSLV Mk-III Rocket Successfully Places GSAT-19 Satellite into Orbit; Proud Moment for India

In yet another historic moment for India, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which has been touching the skies with back to back feats, on Monday successfully launched the 3,136 kg communication satellite GSAT-19 aboard its heaviest...

Monday, June 5th, 2017

ISRO Successfully Launches GSAT-19

On June 5, 2017, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) GSLV-Mk III rocket successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, carrying the 3,136-kilogram GSAT-19 satellite to a geosynchronous transfer orbit. With a mission life of 10...

Monday, June 5th, 2017

Fugro Partners with Skyline to Deliver Unique Oblique Imagery and 3D Modelling Environment

Fugro is enhancing its mapping services with the introduction of an integrated software package that creates realistic, yet spatially accurate, high-resolution 3D building models using oblique imagery. The product will benefit emergency responders during critical infrastructure planning,...

Monday, June 5th, 2017

Department of Interior Awards Major Multi-Year Contract to Hexagon US Federal

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 5, 2017 – On behalf of the Department of Interior (DOI), the U.S. Geological Survey awarded Hexagon US Federal, formerly Intergraph Government Solutions, a five-year blanket purchase agreement to provide access to a full...

Monday, June 5th, 2017

Boundless Announces the Release of Boundless Suite 4.10

NEW YORK – June 5, 2017 – Boundless, the leader in open GIS, today announced the release of Boundless Suite 4.10, designed to streamline the creation of maps and applications using the Boundless open GIS ecosystem. Additionally,...

Monday, June 5th, 2017

BeiDou Driving Value of China’s Satellite Navigation and Location Services Industry

The output value of BeiDou, China's satellite navigation and location-based service industry, increased more than 22% year on year and has topped 211 billion yuan (about 30.8 billion U.S. dollars) in 2016, according to news reports on...

Monday, June 5th, 2017

China’s Solar-Powered Caihong UAS Reaches New High

China’s largest and most advanced solar-powered unmanned aircraft has set a domestic record for flight ceiling by reaching an altitude of over 20,000 meters, according to its designer. Read More at UAS Weekly

Monday, June 5th, 2017

Amul Signs MoU with ISRO to Use Remote Sensing for Better Agriculture Methods

Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) recently signed an agreement with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for fodder acreage assessment using satellite observation and space technology. Read More at India Today

Monday, June 5th, 2017

Australia Plans To Invest $75.2 Million In Mini UAS

Australian Department of Defence is planning to invest AUS$ 101 million (US$75.2 million) in new small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Read More at Defense World