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EU and Korea deepen cooperation on secure satellite connectivity
Today, the European Commission and the Republic of Korea...
Ghana, Japan explore deeper cooperation in space technology
Ghana and Japan are exploring deeper cooperation in space...
China conducts four launches inside 48 hours as launch options diversify
HELSINKI — China carried out four launches in quick...
Dubai Municipality deploys smart robot for geospatial surveys
Dubai: Dubai Municipality has deployed a smart robot to...
India’s Geospatial Sector Gets Boost With Mirai-GreenValley LiDAR Partnership
Mirai Aerospace Systems and Software Solutions and US-based GreenValley...
From drones to space tech, Japan looks to startups to strengthen its defences
Tokyo is stepping up efforts to harness dual-use technologies...
South Korea’s Space Agency Seeks 47% Budget Hike for 2027; Regular Nuri Launches, Lunar Lander Development to Begin
The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) has proposed a 2027...
Space42 launches Future Spacers Programme to develop UAE space talent
Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, has launched the...
US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons
Amid the rapidly-evolving field of military space operations, Beijing...
ISRO Puts India’s First Geo Imaging Satellite In Orbit, PM Modi Hails EOS-05 Launch Aboard GSLV-F17
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) successfully launched EOS-05,...

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Tuesday, March 29th, 2016

ISRO Set to Launch 22 Satellites on One Rocket

When the PSLV C34 rocket blasts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Srikarikota in May this year, it will signal another giant leap for India’s space mission. The trusted launch vehicle will inject 22 satellites...

Tuesday, March 29th, 2016

‘Rapid Mapping’ to Help Disaster Relief Efforts

Quickly delivering aid after a disaster is an aid agency's job, yet sometimes in the confusion people get overlooked and lives are lost. Now a New Zealand engineering firm has come up with a way to identify...

Tuesday, March 29th, 2016

Baidu Uses Map Searches to Predict When Crowds Will Get Out of Control

China’s leading Internet search company, Baidu, says that data collected from its customers could be used to predict and preëmpt potentially deadly crowd gatherings in the real world. Read More at Technology Review

Monday, March 28th, 2016

FARO Introduces World’s First 3D Scan Localizer and the First FARO Innovation Product Introduction in FARO’s new Early Adopter (EA) Program

Lake Mary, FL — FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging, and realization technology, announces the launch of the FARO Early Adopter (EA) Program.  Under this program, select customers who are...

Monday, March 28th, 2016

Topcon GNSS Receivers Chosen for Large-Scale National Network in Finland

LIVERMORE, Calif., USA / CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, The Netherlands –Topcon Europe Positioning B.V. announces the successful bid award for 400 HiPer SR network GNSS receivers by Maanmittauslaitos, the National Land Survey of Finland, NLS. NLS is responsible...

Monday, March 28th, 2016

PH’s ‘Diwata-1’ Microsatellite Successfully Reaches ISS

The first Philippine-designed and built satellite, “Diwata-1,” has successfully reached the International Space Station (ISS) over the weekend. Read More at Manila Bulletin

Monday, March 28th, 2016

Data from Satellites Help in Preserving Environment

The data derived from Indian Remote Sensing Satellites is world class and has been useful in policy formulation and decision making with regard to preserving environment, said Chandrashekhar Jha, group director of Forestry and Environmental Studies Division...

Monday, March 28th, 2016

NATPAC’s New Mission: Mapping Black Holes in Kerala…

Kochi: The National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC) is to carry out comprehensive studies to scientifically identify black spots – areas of extreme danger -- on all roads in the state. The severity of recent road...

Monday, March 28th, 2016

Haryana to Use Udaan Project for Detailed Digital Mapping

Chandigarh, Mar 28 (PTI) With a view to improving urban planning in the state, Haryana government today said it has decided to use experience gained through Udaan pilot project, carried out in Sohna tehsil of Gurgaon, for...

Friday, March 25th, 2016

First PH-Made Satellite Launched Wednesday

THE PHILIPPINES is sending a third satellite into space today, taking the Filipino scientific community to new heights. Diwata, the first Filipino-made and codeveloped microsatellite, officially called the Philippine Scientific Earth Observation Microsatellite (Phil-Microsat), will be launched...