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Tuesday, September 27th, 2016

In a first, PSLV Puts 8 Satellites in Two Different Orbits

In a first, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s PSLV C-35 rocket launched a total of eight satellites, into two different orbits. The 371 kg SCATSAT-1, a satellite for weather-related studies, was placed in the polar sun synchronous...

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016

Global Mapper v18 Released with Improved User Interface and Full Range Rendering of 3D Data

Blue Marble Geographics (bluemarblegeo.com) is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Global Mapper version 18. The culmination of an extensive design and development effort, this major version release boasts a bold new look and feel with...

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016

Geodetics Introduces Mobile Mapping System with Lidar, GPS

Geodetics Inc.’s newest mobile mapping product, Geo-MMS, is a fully integrated lidar mapping payload for integration with unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The Geo-MMS includes an inertial navigation system (INS) coupled with a lidar sensor. Raw data from the...

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016

Trimble Launches New Portfolio of Wireless IoT Sensors for Water Monitoring

NEW ORLEANS - Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today its Telog® 41 Series of wireless, battery-powered sensors for water monitoring applications. These new Internet of Things (IoT) sensors use innovative, low-power, Long-Range (LoRa® technology) wireless communications to remotely...

Monday, September 26th, 2016

OGC Seeks Public Comment for Candidate Moving Features Access Standard

The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC®) seeks public comment on its candidate Moving Features Access Standard. Applications using moving feature data, such as vehicles or pedestrians, are rapidly increasing. Innovative applications are expected to require the overlay, integration,...

Monday, September 26th, 2016

Pakistan to Launch Remote-Sensing Satellite in 2018: President

ISLAMABAD: As space technology is being used in the planning and monitoring of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmo­sphere Research Commission (Suparco) will launch the country’s first remote-sensing satellite in March, 2018....

Monday, September 26th, 2016

Japan to Export Earth Observation Satellite to Vietnam

The agreement marks Japan’s first ever export of an Earth observation satellite, according to Mainichi Shimbum newspaper. Japan’s government hopes the agreement can lay a foundation for Japanese firms to expand in the global satellite market. Read...

Monday, September 26th, 2016

China Space Station Falling Out of Control Back to Earth

China's space station is falling back to Earth out of control, its engineers admitted at a news conference and said they believe most of the spacecraft will burn up as it returns next year. Read More at...

Monday, September 26th, 2016

North Korea’s Ground Test of Rocket Engine is ‘a Success’ – BBC News

North Korea has carried out a “successful” ground test of a new rocket engine to launch satellites, state media says. Kim Jong-un, the country’s leader, asked scientists and engineers to make preparations for a satellite launch as...

Monday, September 26th, 2016

China to Fly Drones over South China Sea for Surveying, Mapping: Official

China is capable of flying drones over the disputed South China Sea to keep a watch over the contested area of over 3.5 million sq km. Read More at Hindustan Times