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Thursday, January 14th, 2016

KVH Introduces FOG-based Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) for Demanding Unmanned and Autonomous Applications

MIDDLETOWN, RI – January 12, 2016 – KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), has introduced the GEO-FOG 3D inertial navigation system (INS). This new product offers roll, pitch, and heading accuracies of .05° for demanding applications in unmanned,...

Thursday, January 14th, 2016

Satellite Technology to Help NHAI Monitor Highway Projects

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and North East Centre for Technology Application and Research (NECTAR) will provide help in monitoring and managing the National Highways. Read More via The Hindu

Thursday, January 14th, 2016

Vietnam Looks to Launch More Satellites: Report

Vietnam, which has launched three satellites since 2008, is now gearing up for another three launches over the next five years, local media reported on Tuesday. Read More via Thanhniem News

Thursday, January 14th, 2016

ISRO, NECTAR to Help NHAI Monitor Highway Projects

The government today said it will take the help of ISRO and North East Centre for Technology Application and Research (NECTAR) to monitor the progress of National Highways across the country through advanced technology.  Read More via...

Thursday, January 14th, 2016

Philippines’ First Microsatellite Unveiled in Japan

The 'DIWATA-1', the Philippines' first microsatellite, was unveiled by Filipino and Japanese researchers on Wednesday (January 13) at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. Read More via GMA Network

Thursday, January 14th, 2016

Shrine Board Preparing GIS Based Forest Management Plan

JAMMU, Jan 14: On the directions of Governor N. N. Vohra, (Chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board), the CEO and his officers are preparing a GIS based Forest Management Plan (with 10 years perspective)...

Wednesday, January 13th, 2016

Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure Enhances Security at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit with Intergraph CAD and Mobile Responder App

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 12, 2016 — Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure's Intergraph Computer-aided Dispatch (I/CAD) system, including  its Mobile Responder app, were deployed by Pure Force and Rescue Corporation and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to improve safety...

Wednesday, January 13th, 2016

The Hidden Man Fuelling China’s Military Ambitions: Xiang Libin Honoured for Work on ‘Super Camera’ to Aid Spy Satellites

A scientist who specialises in optics and has been developing a “super camera” for use in reconnaissance satellites has pocketed China’s top science award for his latest technological breakthrough, hinting at how formidable the nation’s military is...

Wednesday, January 13th, 2016

Record Pace of Ariane 5 Flights Planned for 2016

Arianespace plans 11 launches from French Guiana this year, including eight flights by the heavy-lift Ariane 5 rocket with up to a dozen large telecommunications satellites and four spacecraft for Europe’s Galileo navigation system. Read More via...

Wednesday, January 13th, 2016

Future Grains

When global food prices spiked dramatically in late 2007 and into 2008, the costs of many basic dietary staples doubled or even tripled around the world, sparking protests and riots. Panicked governments stopped exporting food, aggravating the...