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Friday, March 11th, 2016

India Successfully Launches IRNSS 1F into Orbit

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) announced the successful launch today (March 10, 2016) of the sixth satellite in the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). Read More via Inside GNSS

Friday, March 11th, 2016

Remote Sensing Centre Bags Geospatial Excellence Award

Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC) bagged prestigious geospatial excellence award. Punjab Remote Sensing Centre received the Application of Geospatial Technology in Governance Award for project ‘3G approach for Governance’. This is first time that such recognition was...

Friday, March 11th, 2016

ISRO Developing Satellite Tracking Station in Vietnam

New Delhi, March 10 — The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a satellite tracking and data reception station and a data processing facility in Vietnam for use of Asean member countries, the government said on Thursday....

Friday, March 11th, 2016

Smart Mapping Could Help Mitigate Zika: Esri

According to Esri, smart mapping technology - also known as geographic information system (GIS) technology - could help mitigate the fear of Zika virus. Read More via MIS Asia

Wednesday, March 9th, 2016

FARO Announces 4th Annual Asia Pacific 3D User Conference

Singapore — FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging, and realization technology, is proud to present the fourth edition of the annual FARO 3D User Conference, specifically organized for the Asia...

Wednesday, March 9th, 2016

Septentrio Americas Delivers Machine Control GNSS Receivers for World’s Largest Iron Ore Mine

TORRANCE, Calif. — Septentrio Americas has completed deliveries of over 40 GNSS machine control receivers, including the new AsteRx-U products, for deployment at the Vale S11D Iron Project in Carajás, Brazil. The Septentrio receivers will be installed on...

Tuesday, March 8th, 2016

Daimler CEO Says Digital Mapping Consortium in Expansion Talks

Daimler's chief executive told Reuters that a German auto maker consortium which controls the HERE digital mapping business is in talks with potential new members. Read More at The Times of India

Monday, March 7th, 2016

Iran Ready to Launch New Satellite

Iran has got its latest locally developed satellite, named Doosti (Friendship), ready to be launched into orbit, a senior Iranian official said. Read More at Trend

Monday, March 7th, 2016

ICCROM Courses Help Manage Our Heritage: Utilising GIS in the Arab world

Sharjah - Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, the 3rd of March 2016 saw a gathering of 16 professional representatives from Egypt,...

Friday, March 4th, 2016

India Geospatial Excellence awards presented at Expo Mart in Greater Noida

Geospatial Conference 2016 being held in Greater Noida conferred awards on some big names from the Geospatial Industry under various categories. The awards and recognitions were given for exemplary innovations and practices in the Indian geospatial industry....