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Uttar Pradesh Govt launches Special Land Measurement Campaign
The Uttar Pradesh government yesterday launched the statewide Digi...
Japan Eyes Sovereign D2D Satellite Network
Japan plans to select a proposal this month for...
China schedules Long March 10B rocket launch and recovery attempt
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BRICS space agencies meet begins in Bengaluru
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“India’s growing space ecosystem to drive global collaboration”, says ISRO Chairman V Narayanan after BRICS Space Agencies Meeting
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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
French aerospace giant Safran Electronics & Defense and Indian...
Singapore unveils road map to help develop international business standards and conformance
Singapore has unveiled plans to help develop international standards...
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
Japan’s flagship H3 rocket has returned to flight six...

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Wednesday, May 18th, 2016

China Launches ‘Remote Sensing Satellite’; US Says it’s a Spy Satellite

Doubts persist as to the true mission of China's Yaogan-30 "remote sensing satellite" that lifted-off suddenly and secretly from a launch site long known as a base for launching China's spy satellites. Read More at China Topix...

Tuesday, May 17th, 2016

Pakistan Expresses ‘Serious Concern’ over India’s Geospatial Bill

NEW DELHI|BENGALURU: Pakistan has expressed "serious concern" over India's controversial draft Geospatial Information Regulation Bill, based on United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, but experts say there is no merit in the claim. Read More at Economics...

Tuesday, May 17th, 2016

Chinese Scientists Propose Cooperation on “Silk Road” Earth Observation

Chinese scientists on Monday proposed an international scientific cooperation program for Earth observation to support the Belt and Road Initiative. Read More at News Xinhuanet

Tuesday, May 17th, 2016

Mapping Error

Ever since the internet started empowering ordinary citizens with tools that democratise information, governments across the world, including India, have been looking at ways and means to control the online world through some form of regulation. This...

Tuesday, May 17th, 2016

Singapore Named ‘Global Smart City – 2016’

Hampshire, UK: 17th May 2016 — Juniper Research has today revealed the top ranking smart cities globally for 2016: 1. Singapore 2. Barcelona 3. London 4. San Francisco 5. Oslo Juniper’s Smart City Rankings have been compiled following an extensive study of cities...

Monday, May 16th, 2016

ChinaRS Upgrades to A3 Edge

Tel Aviv, Israel – May 16, 2016. ChinaRS, a leading Chinese geospatial services company, has upgraded its two VisionMap A3 airborne mapping cameras to A3 Edge, the newest and most advanced camera in VisionMap's A3 series. VisionMap's...

Monday, May 16th, 2016

SaveTheMap Readies Template Response to Geospatial bill

A volunteer-led initiative called SaveTheMap , which came up in opposition to the draft Geospatial Information Regulation Bill, has drafted a template response that people can send to the Ministry of Home Affairs to show they don't...

Monday, May 16th, 2016

China Launches Yaogan-30 Remote Sensing Satellite

CHINA'S Yaogan-30 remote sensing satellite was sent into space on Sunday at 10:43 a.m. from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China's gobi desert. Read More at Shanghai Daily

Friday, May 13th, 2016

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy Addresses Energy Intensity Mapping in Dubai

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has chaired the 40th meeting of the council at its headquarters. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Supreme Council...

Friday, May 13th, 2016

Australian Satnav Compliance Takes Effect May 26

Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) will switch off nearly 200 ground-based navaids and start implementing global navigation satellite systems navigation (GNSS) for all aircraft operating in the country on or after May 26. Aircraft operating under...