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UAE aims to see Emirati on Moon in next 10 years, says MBRSC chief
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Safran, SatSure partner to develop geospatial intelligence solutions for India
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Singapore unveils road map to help develop international business standards and conformance
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Adelaide University to run space and defence venture launchpad ahead of Australian Space Forum
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Japan’s H3 rocket returns to space with successful launch after December setback
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Monday, May 23rd, 2016

India Asks China to Stop Work in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

India has asked China to stop all activities in parts of Jammu and Kashmir occupied by Pakistan, the external affairs ministry said Friday. China is undertaking construction activities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as part of its economic corridor...

Friday, May 20th, 2016

U-blox Launches Neo-M8P GNSS Module in South Korea

Global positioning system (GPS) chip maker U-blox has launched its Neo-M8P global navigation satellite system (GNSS) module in South Korea. Via this launch, U-blox plans to expand in the Korean unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market, The Korea...

Friday, May 20th, 2016

India Rejects Pakistan Stance Over Controversial Mapping Bill on Kashmir

NEW DELHI  – Rejecting Pakistan’s objection to a controversial draft bill on the regulation of Indian maps of its territory, including maps of the disputed territory of Jammu & Kashmir, an Indian minister said that it is...

Friday, May 20th, 2016

Indian Regulator to Consider the Civil and Commercial Use of Drones

Last month, India’s civil aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), issued draft guidelines proposing a framework to regulate the civil and commercial use of unmanned aerial systems or drones (“Guidelines”). Comments are due by...

Thursday, May 19th, 2016

Tim Cook in India: Hyderabad to be Apple’s Mapping Destination

iPhone-maker Apple is expected to announce its first facility in India at Hyderabad on May 19. Read More at Hindustan Times

Thursday, May 19th, 2016

Pakistan Objects to India’s Map Bill But its Own 2014 Law Regulates Geospatial Data Too

New Delhi: On Tuesday, Pakistan complained to the United Nations that India’s draft Geospatial Information Regulation Bill is a violation of UN Security Council resolutions on Kashmir, adding to the Line of Control a new dispute – one over the control...

Thursday, May 19th, 2016

India Should Build its Own Space Station

India should actively get into building its own space station in the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) as its next space frontier since the time is opportune for this, a retired space scientist has said. Read More at...

Wednesday, May 18th, 2016

Septentrio Introduces “Future Proof” GNSS RTK Technology for Surveyors

TORRANCE, Calif. – May 18, 2016 – Septentrio has introduced its next-generation high-precision Altus APS3G RTK receiver, which brings technology only previously available in scientific receivers into the field for professional surveyors. The new multi-constellation APS3G addresses...

Wednesday, May 18th, 2016

Geospatial Technology Crucial in Realizing Vision of Digital India: Market Analysis by Geospatial Media

NOIDA, India — Government of India is taking unprecedented interest and measures in connecting space and location technologies with development and governance. All flagship programs be it smart cities, skill development, Digital India, Start-Up India, Make in...

Wednesday, May 18th, 2016

Google Challenges South Korea Over Mapping Restrictions

Google parent Alphabet Inc. is challenging the South Korean government over restrictions to its mapping services in the country, which renders some maps less informative than those for North Korea. Read More at Wall Street Journal