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From drones to space tech, Japan looks to startups to strengthen its defences
Tokyo is stepping up efforts to harness dual-use technologies...
South Korea’s Space Agency Seeks 47% Budget Hike for 2027; Regular Nuri Launches, Lunar Lander Development to Begin
The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) has proposed a 2027...
Space42 launches Future Spacers Programme to develop UAE space talent
Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, has launched the...
US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons
Amid the rapidly-evolving field of military space operations, Beijing...
ISRO Puts India’s First Geo Imaging Satellite In Orbit, PM Modi Hails EOS-05 Launch Aboard GSLV-F17
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) successfully launched EOS-05,...
China releases first nationwide geometric benchmark imagery, setting a unified ‘spatial scale’ for satellite remote sensing
China's Ministry of Natural Resources has released its first...
India to have its own space station by 2035, says ISRO chairman
Speaking at the 14th convocation ceremony of IIT-BHU, ISRO...
Isro will not make any launch vehicle, all tech to be handed to private sector
IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Goenka said Isro is moving launch...
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end
South Korea has condemned North Korea’s launch ⁠of more...
Orbitworks ships UAE-built Altair-1 to US ahead of October launch
Abu Dhabi-based satellite company Orbitworks has shipped Altair-1, the...

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Friday, September 4th, 2026

From drones to space tech, Japan looks to startups to strengthen its defences

Tokyo is stepping up efforts to harness dual-use technologies – innovations developed for civilian purposes that can also have military applications – as it seeks to bolster national security while opening new markets for Japanese firms at...

Friday, September 4th, 2026

South Korea’s Space Agency Seeks 47% Budget Hike for 2027; Regular Nuri Launches, Lunar Lander Development to Begin

The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) has proposed a 2027 budget of 1.6491 trillion won (approximately $1.2 billion), up 47% from this year. Lunar exploration funding surged 180.1% to 279.4 billion won (approximately $204.2 million), while space transportation...

Friday, September 4th, 2026

Space42 launches Future Spacers Programme to develop UAE space talent

Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, has launched the Future Spacers Programme to strengthen the country’s space talent pipeline and develop the skills needed for its growing space and technology sectors. Read More at Satellite ProMe

Friday, September 4th, 2026

US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons

Amid the rapidly-evolving field of military space operations, Beijing and Washington are preparing for the possibility of conflict extending into space. Read More at Reuters

Friday, September 4th, 2026

ISRO Puts India’s First Geo Imaging Satellite In Orbit, PM Modi Hails EOS-05 Launch Aboard GSLV-F17

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) successfully launched EOS-05, India’s first imaging satellite designed to operate from a geosynchronous orbit, aboard the GSLV-F17. The 51.7-metre-tall rocket lifted off from Sriharikota at 2.55am and precisely placed the 2,367kg...

Friday, September 4th, 2026

China releases first nationwide geometric benchmark imagery, setting a unified ‘spatial scale’ for satellite remote sensing

China's Ministry of Natural Resources has released its first complete set of geometric benchmark imagery covering the entire mainland territory, providing a unified high-precision reference for satellite remote sensing data, reported by China's state broadcaster CCTV News...

Friday, September 4th, 2026

MapQuest tops Apple, Google Maps in downloads after refusing Trump’s ‘Lake America’ change

MapQuest has surged in popularity on the app charts after the mapping service said it would not rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America” after President Trump signed an executive order changing its name. The company said its...

Friday, September 4th, 2026

USGS Cooperative National Geologic Map Now Covers 50 States, US Territories

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey today released Version 2.0 of the Cooperative National Geologic Map, expanding coverage to include Alaska, Hawaii, and most U.S. territories. This version is the first digital map to provide standardized geologic...

Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

PrePass Safety Alliance and Oregon DOT Launch PrePass Bypass Mobile App to Improve Freight Efficiency and Enhance Safety on State Roads

Delivers flexible, real-time communication between road operators and truckers—without the need for added infrastructure.   SALEM, Oregon, September 2, 2026 – PrePass Safety Alliance, the nonprofit public-private partnership advancing commercial vehicle safety and efficiency, today announced the statewide...

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026

EuroGeographics strengthens global geospatial collaboration with launch of new Observer Membership

EuroGeographics is expanding opportunities for knowledge exchange, cooperation and joint initiatives with the launch of a formal framework for international collaboration. The Association is opening its network to the global geospatial community by introducing a new Observer...

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