Monday, May 18th, 2026
ArkEdge Space, a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design to operations, announced that its operational micro-satellite AE1a has successfully deployed its VDES antenna in orbit. This antenna is a core component of the VHF Data Exchange System (VDES), supporting next-generation maritime communications. The successful deployment establishes the foundation for on-orbit communications verification. AE1a
Monday, May 18th, 2026
The solution, co-funded by ESA, will strengthen the security and resilience of space communications amid rapid growth in orbital traffic. GMV is developing a new radio frequency (RF) spectrum monitoring system capable of detecting interference and analyzing its source in the primary frequency bands currently used by communications satellites. The project is co-funded by the
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Headquartered in the UK, Phenna Group has grown rapidly over the last few years to become one of the world’s leading Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (“TICC”) businesses by partnering with independent companies serving a variety of key, mission-critical sectors around the globe. Phenna Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of MLA Geotechnical, a
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Graz, Austria • May 13, 2026 — Vexcel Imaging announces that Servicios Politécnicos Aéreos (SPASA), an international reference in geospatial solutions with a consolidated presence across Europe, has expanded its aerial mapping capabilities with the acquisition of the UltraCam Osprey 4.2 nadir and oblique aerial camera system. This addition underscores SPASA’s commitment to adopting cutting-edge imaging technology and high-performance data acquisition. The
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
All-in-one GPS/GNSS receiver with minimal SWaP sets a new performance benchmark for survey and industrial automation applications. Septentrio, part of Hexagon, a provider ofhigh-precision GNSS positioning solutions, announces the launch of the mosaic-G5 P6 multi-frequency precise positioning module. This receiver, measuring only 23 mm by 16 mm and weighing as little as 2.2 grams, enables
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
NEC Software Solutions (NECSWS) announced the acquisition of Cadcorp, a UK-based provider of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and web mapping software. NEC Software Solutions (NECSWS) announced the acquisition of Cadcorp, a leading UK-based provider of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and web mapping software. This strategic acquisition enhances NEC’s capabilities in delivering advanced, location-based intelligence to
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
India’s Department of Science & Technology (DST) and IN-SPACe are honoured with the Integrated Sovereign Space and Geospatial Infrastructure Award at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards 2026, held on 29th April 2026 at the Geospatial World Forum in Amsterdam. From the Geospatial Guidelines of 2021 to the National Geospatial Policy of 2022 and Indian Space Policy of 2023, India has built an integrated ecosystem
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Tunis, Tunisia – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened national stakeholders and technical focal points in Tunis from 20 to 23 April 2026 to strengthen capacities in geospatial data management, remote sensing and artificial intelligence applications supporting sustainable natural resource management across North Africa. The mission focused on advancing the use and management
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Pierce Aerospace, a developer of Remote ID technologies, announced May 7 that it has been selected by Metis Technology Solutions to deploy a network of Remote ID sensors across Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area in support of NASA research and airspace safety efforts. Metis Technology Solutions is the prime contractor for NASA’s
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
From 4-11 July, the XXV ISPRS Congress and 47th Canadian Symposium on Remote Sensing (CSRS) will bring together scientists, technologists and industry decision-makers from around the world in Toronto. This will be one of the most significant gatherings in the geospatial sector’s calendar this year. Running under the theme From Imagery to Understanding, the 2026
