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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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Friday, April 22nd, 2016

Smart Cities India 2016 Expo to Unveil What it Takes to Build Smart Cities in India

New Delhi — The 100 smart cities mission launched by the government to inject our cities with the latest infrastructure and amenities is ambitious and unprecedented. The project requires smart planning and organisation to make Prime Minister...

Thursday, April 21st, 2016

ISRO to Launch Last IRNSS Spacecraft

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced plans to launch the final satellite for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) on April 28. Read More at Inside GNSS

Thursday, April 21st, 2016

MDS University to Carry out Digital Mapping

Jaipur - The Ministry of Human Resource Development has chosen the department of remote sensing, Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University in Ajmer to carry out a detailed digital mapping of two cities— Jodhpur and Kota recently. Read More...

Thursday, April 21st, 2016

Baidu to Further Expand Mapping Service Abroad

Chinese Internet giant Baidu announced Tuesday that it will expand its mapping service to over 150 countries and regions by the end of 2016 as part of its strategy to go global. Read More at Chine.Org.Cn

Tuesday, April 19th, 2016

MobileMapper 300 Now Driven by DigiTerra Explorer v7

Westminster, CO, April 19, 2016 – The MobileMapper 300 smart antenna and DigiTerra Explorer v7, one of Europe’s leading GIS software solutions for mobile mapping, now interface seamlessly. This enables the DigiTerra Explorer to drive the MobileMapper...

Tuesday, April 19th, 2016

Commitment to Emerging Technology: With iXBlue, the Future of Positioning is Now

Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France —  iXBlue, a global leader in navigation, positioning and imaging solutions, has been selected by Subsea Technology and Rentals Ltd (STR) to continue supporting STR’s customers’ objectives with its cutting edge technology. STR, which prides...

Tuesday, April 19th, 2016

Utilise Remote Sensing Satellites for Development: Punjab Govt

Punjab government on Monday said India should make use of its remote sensing satellites more efficiently for development in agriculture and rural and urban planning. Read More at Hindustan Times

Monday, April 18th, 2016

Japan Earthquake: Mapping The Troubled Legacy Of One Of The World’s Most Turbulent ‘Disaster Zones’

Japan is by no means new to earthquakes. With a history of terrifying natural events, it stands out as one of the most disaster-prone and disruptive geographic regions on the planet. Some of the most catastrophic and...

Monday, April 18th, 2016

Drones Record Quake Damage in Hard-Hit Towns in Kumamoto

The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan on April 17 released a video taken by drones flying over quake-devastated areas in Kumamoto Prefecture. Read More at The Asahi Shimbun

Monday, April 18th, 2016

Now Google Maps Lets You Plan Better Road Trips

New Delhi: In what can be called as an addition to the field of technology, the web mapping service of Google will allow you to plan your road trips in a better way. Read More at Zee...