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PLD Space increases investment in its Launch Complex at the Guiana Space Centre (CSG) to €35M, strengthening Europe’s sovereign space infrastructure
The investment is expected to generate approximately €21 million...
India seeks Singapore capital to fuel its ambitious private space sector
India aims to grow its space economy to US$44...
China conducts surprise launch of Long March 12B, delivers Qianfan satellites on debut flight
HELSINKI — China conducted the maiden launch of its...
ISRO to launch first unmanned Gaganyaan mission by year’s end
The Chairman of ISRO, Somnath said that the efforts...
ORF- RSIS Special Report Launch | India and Southeast Asia: Mapping Strategic Convergence in an Era of Great-Power Competition
In 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India’s shift...
Israel defense ecosystem meets to accelerate fieldable counter‑drone tech
Sparked by a message from the frontlines, CET Sandbox...
Chinese startup Mega Engine advances reusable staged-combustion rocket engine
HELSINKI — A new Chinese commercial rocket engine startup...
Haryana wins Geospatial Excellence Award for agricultural innovation in Netherlands
Haryana has been internationally recognised for its technological innovation...
South Korean, Singaporean Entities Partner To Support Space Startup Expansion
SINGAPORE—BlueTide Capital and Singapore Space and Technology Think Tank...
Japan space startups to train engineers from India, Philippines, Indonesia
JICA program to coach professionals on satellite manufacturing, data...

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Monday, March 6th, 2017

PCI Geomatics Expands Scientific Research Team

MARKHAM, Ontario, Canada - PCI Geomatics, a world-leading developer of remote sensing and photogrammetric software and systems, announced today the expansion of its team of scientists to meet the dynamic and rapid changes occurring in the geospatial...

Monday, March 6th, 2017

SkyPixel Launches ‘Australia from Above’ Aerial Photography Contest

SYDNEY —   SkyPixel, the world's most popular aerial photography community run in cooperation with DJI, on Friday launches its first national aerial photography contest to showcase the stunning natural beauty of Australia as seen from drones and...

Monday, March 6th, 2017

Trimble Acquires Savcor Oy and Silvadata to Expand its Global Reach and SaaS Solutions for the Forest Industry

SUNNYVALE, Calif. —   Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that it has acquired the forestry business of Savcor Oy, a global supplier of forestry solutions for performance optimization and enterprise management. Trimble has also acquired Silvadata, a provider...

Monday, March 6th, 2017

Airbus Boosts its Capacity in the Agricultural Sector with European Sentinel Satellites

Toulouse – Airbus broadens the range of sensors used in its agricultural services, Farmstar and Fodder Production Index, with the Sentinel 2A and Sentinel 3A satellites of the European Copernicus programme. This improves the level of availability...

Friday, March 3rd, 2017

Chinese Drone Wing-Loong II Conducts Maiden Flight

China's reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial system, the Wing-Loong II, has conducted its maiden flight, the Xinhua news agency reported. The aircraft, with a wingspan of 65.6 feet, flew Monday in western China for 31 minutes. Read...

Friday, March 3rd, 2017

ST Electronics, DSTA to Develop Next-Generation Earth Observation Satellite

Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited (ST Electronics) has announced a partnership with the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) to build the next generation Earth Observation Satellite, TeLEOS-2. Read More at Singapore Business

Friday, March 3rd, 2017

China Urged to Relax Mapping Restrictions for Autonomous Vehicles

The Chinese car manufacturer Geely has called on Beijing to loosen current restrictions on mapping within the nation, as these may threaten progress on the evolution of self-driving cars. Read More at The Stack

Friday, March 3rd, 2017

EagleView Announces Latest Pictometry Imagery Integration with ArcGIS Pro

EagleView, the leading technology provider of aerial imagery, data analytics and GIS solutions, is pleased to announce that their patented Pictometry imagery now integrates with ArcGIS Pro, Esri’s desktop application. Pictometry for ArcGIS Pro is an add-in...

Friday, March 3rd, 2017

Airbus’ Fodder Production Index with Good Market Introduction for Livestock Farmers Insurance Against Climate Risks

Tthe Fodder Production Index for monitoring grass production is already being used by most of the insurance companies. Developed by Airbus based on its long experience in the agricultural sector it allows estimation and compensation, if applicable,...

Friday, March 3rd, 2017

GEOINT 2017 Registration Now Open

Herndon, Virginia —The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) opened registration and housing for its GEOINT 2017 Symposium, taking place June 4-7 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The GEOINT Symposium, hosted annually...