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Russia And US To Create First Joint Satellite Navigation VentureMoscow, Russia (RIA Novosti) Jun 01, 2010 The Russian Space Systems corporation and the U.S. Trimble Navigation Group have signed an agreement to create a joint satellite navigation venture in Russia, the Russian company has said. Each of the companies will hold a 50% stake in the Rusnavgeoset company, which will produce Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) geodetic network infrastructure systems, a statement posted on Russian Space Systems' website said. "This high-technology, innovative sphere of activities directly contribut ... read more |
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Pasadena CA (SPX) May 17, 2010On August 15, 2007, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck in Central Peru, killing more than 500 people-primarily in the town of Pisco, which was heavily damaged by the temblor-and triggering a tsunami that flooded Pisco's shore and parts of Lima's Costa Verde highway. The rupture occurred as the Nazca tectonic plate slipped underneath the South American plate in what is known as a subduction zone. ... more Drivers Can Outsmart Traffic
San Antonio TX (SPX) May 14, 2010Total Traffic Network has announced a new multi-year agreement with TomTom to offer Lifetime Traffic Updates on several TomTom RDS-TMC equipped portable navigation units. The new feature empowers users with real-time traffic information that helps them avoid traffic delays and other hassles on the road. At no extra cost, customers will receive these updates for the useful life of the devic ... more European Competition Seeks Best Satnav Ideas
Paris, France (ESA) May 13, 2010Entrepreneurs have the chance to win prizes totalling a million euros in this year's European Satellite Navigation Competition. ESA will award a special prize of euros 10 000 for the best idea and support the business start up at one of its four incubation centres. Now in its seventh year, the European Satellite Navigation Competition (ESNC) is boosting ideas for innovative satnav applica ... more |
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Lockheed To Supply VINASAT-2 For VietnamNewtown, PA (SPX) May 12, 2010 Lockheed Martin has won a contract by Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) of Vietnam to build the VINASAT-2 satellite. In-orbit delivery is slated for the second quarter of 2012. Financial terms were not disclosed. Based on the highly reliable A2100 spacecraft platform manufactured by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems (LMCSS), Newtown, Pa., VINASAT-2 will be located at 131.8 degrees east longitude and provide a minimum service life of 15 years. The VINASAT-2 contract mar ... read more |
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