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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
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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
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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
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Japan space startups to train engineers from India, Philippines, Indonesia
JICA program to coach professionals on satellite manufacturing, data...

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Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

Kerala to Roll Out Joint Action Plan on Space Technology and Geo-Spatial Applications

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In accordance with the Prime Minister's directive to promote space technology and geo-spatial mapping of all states for national development, Kerala government is set to roll out a joint action plan by various departments for effective...

Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

The Pioneers of GPS and GIS to Take the Stage at Geospatial World Forum 2017

Noida, India – Geospatial World Forum 2017, the global geospatial technology and business conference, which is scheduled to take place from January 23- 25, in Hyderabad India, will witness the geospatial industry moguls come together on one...

Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

FLIR Systems Completes Acquisition of Point Grey Research, Inc.

WILSONVILLE, OR  – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today that it has successfully completed its previouslyannounced acquisition of the business of Point Grey Research Inc., for an aggregate purchase price of $259 million in cash, or...

Monday, November 7th, 2016

Qlik and Esri Singapore Join Forces to Redefine Visual Analytics

Qlik, a leader in visual analytics, today announced its technology partnership with Esri Singapore, the country’s leading Geographic Information System (GIS) technology provider. The collaboration will see Esri Singapore and Qlik working together to educate industries on...

Monday, November 7th, 2016

UN Member States Participate in 3rd Plenary of UN-GGIM: Europe

More than 100 delegates representing 31 countries gathered in Budapest, Hungary recently for the 3rd Plenary of UN-GGIM: Europe.   The meeting, which was officially opened by Katalin Tóth, Deputy State Secretary on International Relations of the...

Friday, November 4th, 2016

Aerial Imaging Market Size Forecast to Reach USD 2.64 Billion by 2022

Aerial imaging market size is estimated to be valued at over USD 2.64 billion by 2022, as per a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. Increasing demand for this technology across various application areas is...

Friday, November 4th, 2016

China – 15th Global Spatial Data Infrastructure Global Conference (GSDI15)

From 28th November to 2nd December 2016, Taipei, China will host the GSDI15: 15th Global Spatial Data Infrastructure Global Conference. The Ministry of Interior of Taiwan has worked with the Global Spatial Data Infrastructure Association (GSDI) to...

Friday, November 4th, 2016

New President & Board Members Elected to National States Geographic Information Council

Indianapolis, IN – The National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) conducted its annual election here last week. Bert Granberg, director of the Utah Automated Geographic Reference Center, was named as NSGIC’s board president andAndy Rowan, deputy chief...

Friday, November 4th, 2016

BRICS States Agreed to Create Joint System of Earth Remote Sensing

ZHUHAI (China) (Sputnik) – BRICS states agreed to create a joint satellite constellation for Earth remote sensing, Director General of the Russian State Space Corporation Roscosmos Igor Komarov said on Tuesday. Read More at Sputnik

Friday, November 4th, 2016

China Mulls Amending ‘Outdated’ Surveying, Mapping Law

China's national legislature is considering amending the surveying and mapping "outdated" law that has lead to security risks due to satellite navigation, an official statement said on Monday. Read More at DNA India