China launches orbiter for navigation system: state media
China launched an orbiter into space early Sunday, the latest stage in the development of its own satellite navigation system, state media said.
Space Exploration
Jan 17, 2010
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News tagged with satellite positioning
EU Galileo satnav system to begin operations in 2014
The EU's much-delayed Galileo sat-nav network will begin operation in 2014, the European Commission said Thursday as it awarded key contracts to Germany's OHB System and France's Arianespace.
Telecom
Jan 7, 2010
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EU satnav project ill-conceived: auditors court
The EU's much delayed satellite navigation network project Galileo has been ill-prepared and badly managed, the European Court of Auditors charged Monday.
Space Exploration
Jun 29, 2009
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GPS shoes for Alzheimer's patients
A shoe-maker and a technology company are teaming up to develop footwear with a built-in GPS device that could help track down "wandering" seniors suffering from Alzheimer's Disease.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 6, 2009
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Japan university gives away iPhones to nab truants
(AP) -- A prestigious Japanese university is giving away hundreds of iPhones, in part to use its Global Positioning System to nab students that skip class.
Consumer & Gadgets
May 29, 2009
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Norway joins EU's Galileo satnav project
Norway said Friday it will stump up close to 70 million euros in funding for the European Union's satellite navigation project Galileo.
Space Exploration
Apr 3, 2009
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Obama's CIO: Gov't data can drive innovation
(AP) -- The White House's first chief information officer, Vivek Kundra, wants Americans to have access to more government data to drive innovation and help stimulate the economy.
Business
Mar 12, 2009
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Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy, seeks buyer
Virgin Orbit, the satellite launch company founded by Richard Branson, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will sell the business, the firm said in a statement Tuesday.
Space Exploration
Apr 4, 2023
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ESA selects follow-up AI Earth observatory satellite mission
Following yesterday's successful launch of ɸ-sat-1—Europe's first artificial intelligence Earth observation mission—plans are already underway for the next innovative state-of-the-art technology, ɸ-sat-2.
Space Exploration
Sep 7, 2020
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Bushfire maps from satellite data show glaring gap in Australia's preparedness
On the night of January 9 2020, my wife and I secured our Kangaroo Island home and anxiously monitored the South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) website for bushfire advice.
Environment
Feb 20, 2020
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