On Sept. 9, 2016, the Bi-Spectral Infrared Optical System (BIROS) fire-detection satellite, developed and built by the German Aerospace Center (DLR), released the Berlin Educational and Experimental Picosatellite (BEESAT-4) into space 515 kilometers above the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago.
Phase One Industrial Launches iXU-RS Aerial Camera Series Featuring Innovative Central Lens Shutter Design
COPENHAGEN― Phase One Industrial today introduced the iXU-RS aerial camera series, featuring a breakthrough central lens shutter design. The new shutter technology is based on an innovative direct drive concept with electronic charging that enhances exposure speed...
SimActive Brings Picture-in-Picture 3D Viewing with Version 6.5
SimActive Inc. released Correlator3D version 6.5 with a new picture-in-picture (PiP) feature.
European Space Imaging Partner in Newly Launched MARSAT consortium
MARSAT consortium announced it is ready to provide innovative space-based applications using satellite-derived information for the maritime and coastal industry. MARSAT’s main goal is to create integrated satellite-based services to improve safety and efficiency in...
Topcon Releases Two New UAV Mapping Kits
Topcon Positioning Group has announced two new mapping kits for its Sirius Pro fixed-wing UAS (unmanned aerial system). Each kit supplies a different sensor package, enabling the Sirius to adapt to different applications. All Sirius fixed-wing UAV platforms include...
Leidos Wins $777M GSA Contract For Army Geospatial Mapping Program
RESTON, Va. - Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) will support the Army Geospatial Center's (AGC) High-Resolution, 3-D (HR3D) Geospatial Information program through a prime contract from the General Services Administration (GSA). The single-award task order awarded under the GSA One...
URISA Board Election Results Announced
URISA is pleased to announce the results of its 2015 URISA Board of Directors’ election. Tripp Corbin will serve in the position of President-Elect and Stephen Berry, Keri Brennan and Corey Halford will serve as Directors. They will all begin their three-year...
SpatialTEQ Releases MapBusinessOnline.com for the Desktop – Non-browser Based Business Mapping
CORNISH, Maine - SpatialTEQ Inc., publisher of North America's best-selling business mapping software, today announced the release of MapBusinessOnline.com Desktop. Map Business Online (MBO) Desktop provides the exact same business mapping functionality as...
Digital Map Products to Expand Leadership in Spatial Technology with Strategic Growth Investment from Silversmith Capital Partners
IRVINE, Calif. & BOSTON - Digital Map Products (DMP), a leading, high-growth provider of cloud-based spatial technology and data solutions, has affected a management recapitalization including a $36.3 million investment from lead investor Silversmith Capital...
Airbus Defence and Space Invests in Very High-Resolution Satellite Imagery from 2020 Onwards
As announced at World Satellite Business Week by Nicolas Chamussy, Head of the Business Line Space Systems within Airbus Defence and Space and confirmed by Bernhard Brenner, Head of Intelligence Business Cluster at Airbus Defence and Space, Airbus Defence and Space...