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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...

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Tuesday, December 13th, 2016

Controversy Continues After S. Korea’s Rejection of Releasing Mapping Data

The Korean government had rejected offshore release of detailed local mapping data. However, this time, the government showed a contradictory attitude after a civil complaint about its rejection was submitted, creating some controversial responses from the public....

Monday, November 21st, 2016

South Korea Refuses Using Local Mapping Data Due to Security Concerns; Google Disappointed

South Korea has refused to use local mapping data offered by Google and held security reasons responsible for such decision. The refusal came on Friday following the Alphabet Inc.'s unit's request to the nation to utilise its...

Monday, August 29th, 2016

South Korea Extends Deadline On Google’s Mapping Data Request

South Korea said on Wednesday it will extend a review of a request by Google goog in June for permission to take government mapping data out of the country for use in servers worldwide, with a decision...