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NSTC announces Pingtung site as Taiwan’s space mission launch center
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Monday, February 20th, 2012

Russia Repeats Offer to RI to Become a ‘space nation’

Russia has again urged the Indonesian government to conclude a much-delayed agreement on a milestone satellite station project, offering the idea of Indonesia becoming a “prestigious space nation”. Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Alexander A. Ivanov reiterated on Tuesday...

Monday, February 20th, 2012

Mapping Water Footprints Across The Globe

With the Earth’s freshwater resources under increasing pressure from global changes, researchers argue that water issues must be addressed on a global scale. Pollution, climate change and increased consumption are all putting increased pressure on water resources, and...

Monday, February 20th, 2012

UN Sets Up Space Technology Education Centre for Western Asia

A regional centre for space science and technology education for Western Asia will be sited at the Royal Jordanian Geographic Center (RJGC) by April, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs has announced. Awni Khasawneh, general...

Monday, February 20th, 2012

India Will benefit From Glonass

Most foreign investors in India complain about the poor infrastructure and chaotic traffic in the country, but one Russian company sees it as an opportunity to implement intelligent transport systems. NIS GLONASS, Russia’s national navigation services provider...

Monday, February 20th, 2012

Collectors Drawn to Columbus

When the Ottomon Turks captured Constantinople in 1453, the price of oriental trade goods went sky-high in Europe. Many believed there was a fortune to be made if a route to "the Indies" - the great civilizations...

Monday, February 20th, 2012

More Warnings Over Myanmar Land Bills

The Farmland Bill and Vacant, Fallow and Virgin Land Management Bill were submitted to parliament during the second session but had not been passed when the session ended in late November. Activists and land rights experts say the...

Friday, February 17th, 2012

NT Spatial Excellence Awards – One Week Left to Nominate

The inaugural NT Spatial Excellence Awards will be presented at the NT Spatial 2012 conference dinner on the 22nd March at the Darwin Convention Centre. The goal of the awards is to recognise and promote the achievements and...

Friday, February 17th, 2012

Hemisphere GPS and Carlson Software Establish Strategic Alliance

Hemisphere GPS and Carlson Software announced a strategic alliance. This alliance will provide a roadmap for new, integrated solutions for land survey, mapping, construction, mining and other key machine control markets. Carlson Software is a leading developer...

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Qatar Rail Firm Woos Private Investors

Qatar Railways Company (QRail) is co-ordinating with the Qatar Development Bank and global consultancy firms to identify investment opportunities for the private sector in the country’s railway project. “We expect the results of the study to be ready...

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Selangor to Launch RM15bil in Infrastructure Projects in Malaysia

Selangor is expected to launch about RM15 billion in infrastructure development projects over the next two years, said State Executive Councilor, Dr Xavier Jayakumar. He said of this total, about RM7.4 billion is for three to four new highways...