India and EIAST Look to Foster Space Collaboration
Delegates from the Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) met with representatives from the Indian Consulate in Dubai to discuss possible cooperation between EIAST and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in the field of space and related areas.
NBN Co Completes Final Satellite Ground Station, Preps for LTSS
Australia’s state-owned National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) has finished construction of the last ground station needed for its Long-Term Satellite Solution (LTSS) broadband service.
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DigitalGlobe Begins Commercial Sales of 30 cm Satellite Imagery
DigitalGlobe has started selling high resolution, 30 cm imagery from its latest satellite, WorldView 3. At this resolution, details such as above-ground utility lines in residential neighborhoods, manhole covers, building vents, fire hydrants, and individual seams on locomotives can be discerned from space.
Harris Buys Exelis for $4.75 Billion
Harris is purchasing Exelis for $4.75 billion in an acquisition expected to close by June 2015. Both boards of directors unanimously approved the acquisition.
Intelsat and Azercosmos Team up to Expand Global Coverage
Intelsat and Azercosmos have signed a strategic agreement at the 45 degrees east orbital position. The two companies will collaborate on the design, manufacture and operational phases of development for the Azerspace 2/Intelsat 38 satellite.
