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China launches new set of classified Yaogan-43 satellites
HELSINKI — China launched a second group of classified...
China-Africa space cooperation benefits people across continent
The Egyptian satellite MISRSAT-2, a high-resolution optical remote-sensing satellite,...
Abu Dhabi astronomers discover new asteroid
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UAE’s First Private Space Infrastructure Company Launched by Marlan Space and Loft Orbital
Abu Dhabi-based Marlan Space, a new space company affiliated...
Japan’s space agency ends Moon probe operation
Japan's space agency said on Monday it had ended...
Chinese researchers assess U.S. space situational awareness, call for boost in China’s capabilities
HELSINKI — Chinese researchers are calling for improved space...
Japan’s Astroscale wins contract for space junk harvesting robotic arm
Japanese space debris cleaning outfit Astroscale revealed on Monday...
SpaceX rocket carries 2 Taiwan-developed satellites into space
Taipei, Aug. 17 (CNA) A Falcon 9 rocket launched...
Bayanat, Yahsat launch UAE’s first SAR satellite
California , August 17 (ANI/WAM): Bayanat AI PLC (ADX:...
Long March 4B launches experimental Yaogan-43 satellite group
HELSINKI — China successfully launched the first of a...

August 5th, 2011
USGS Projects in Afghanistan

With decades of experience in developing country-scale geographic information system (GIS) databases and in performing major geologic mapping and resource assessment programs within the Middle East, Eurasia, Asia and South America, the USGS is working to develop an integrated GIS data framework for Afghanistan that will provide the fundamental databases and current, state-of-the-art maps to support natural resource assessment programs and to aid in restoring Afghan geosciences ministries to operational status. Read More