Ray Purdy – Honorary Senior Research Associate in Law at University College London – has published an article on privacy issues in relation to satellite images on The Conversation. The author submits that in the light of sharper satellite images privacy threats cannot longer be ignored. He, therefore, concludes that ... Weiterlesen
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12
Jun2014
The very definition of what's to be classified a 'drone' and the legal ramifications of such are being discussed. The fact that the USA's FAA is yet to come out with definitive policy on use of UAVs for surveying is serious cause for concern. As we deal with all things ... Weiterlesen
12 Juni 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
06
Jun2014
From 2 to 4 June, experts and companies in the field of cutting-edge satellite-based applications met in Paris for the Global Space Applications Conference (GLAC 2014), which brought together the global satellite-based services stakeholders, including senior representatives of the major space agencies, industry, governments, academia and NGOs.
The ... Weiterlesen
6 Juni 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
06
Jun2014
Am 4. und 5. Juni trafen sich Experten und Unternehmen aus dem Bereich Geo-Information und unbemannte Luftfahrtsysteme (umgangssprachlich „Drohnen“) auf dem diesjährigen WO?-Kongress in Gelsenkirchen. Die Veranstaltung bot mit zahlreichen Fachvorträgen und Flugvorführungen viele Gelegenheiten zum Erfahrungsaustausch in erfolgversprechenden Zukunftsbrachen. Wie häufig bei neuen Technologien hinkt die Rechtsordnung zu deren ... Weiterlesen
6 Juni 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
04
Jun2014
Space News reported on May 30, that WorldVu Satellites Ltd., a company backed by Google and the founder O3b Networks, has secured radio spectrum rights to build a low-orbit satellite constellation to provide global broadband to individual consumers. The new company has acquired spectrum that was initially allocated to now-defunct Skybridge, ... Weiterlesen
4 Juni 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
04
Jun2014
As reported by Space News on June 2, 2014, Intersputnik is negotiating with several satellite fleet operators on joint ventures to use Intersputnik's orbital slots and frequency reservations. In the past, Intersputnik has aleady joined forces with ABS (Bermuda) and Spacecom (Israel) to provide satellite bandwidth to Intersputnik members.
The new projects being ... Weiterlesen
4 Juni 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
04
Jun2014
GPS World reported on 2nd June that Russia turned off eleven GPS tracking stations located in its territory on May 31. This action is perceived as a response to the American refusal to enter into negotiations for the placement of GLONASS tracking stations on U.S. territory, as a consequence of the ... Weiterlesen
4 Juni 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
02
Jun2014
On 28 and 29 May, the Geo Business Conference 2014, which took place in London, brought together more than 80 of the world’s leading suppliers of geospatial technology and service providers. This conference was an important opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers to showcase their capabilities and solutions for ... Weiterlesen
2 Juni 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
27
Mai2014
On its latest Competitiveness Council meeting on May 26, 2014, the Council of the European Union agreed on “Conclusions towards a shared EU-ESA vision for space fostering competitiveness”.
Proposals to transform the European Space Agency (ESA) into an EU agency have been discussed regularly. At this latest Council session the institution ... Weiterlesen
27 Mai 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
27
Mai2014
On its latest Competitiveness Council meeting on May 26, 2014, the Council of the European Union agreed on “Conclusions towards a shared EU-ESA vision for space fostering competitiveness”.
Proposals to transform the European Space Agency (ESA) into an EU agency have been discussed regularly. At this latest Council session the institution ... Weiterlesen
27 Mai 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
23
Mai2014
The U.S. government has finalized a draft of regulations that will change the US Space Technology export regime. Some satellite hardware/technology will be transferred from the U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List, and therefore make it easier for U.S. firms to export space-related technologies. Those new rules are ... Weiterlesen
23 Mai 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
23
Mai2014
The U.S. government has finalized a draft of regulations that will change the US Space Technology export regime. Some satellite hardware/technology will be transferred from the U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List, and therefore make it easier for U.S. firms to export space-related technologies. Those new rules are ... Weiterlesen
23 Mai 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
21
Mai2014
For the 11th time, the European Satellite Navigation Competition (ESNC) is calling for services, products, and business innovations that use satellite navigation in everyday life. With the European Patent Office (EPO) partnering the ESNC, the competition is supported by the most relevant European institutional stakeholder in this field. With a ... Weiterlesen
21 Mai 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
20
Mai2014
As of June 1, Russia is going to suspend the operation of American GPS stations on its territory. Back in 2012, Russia’s Space Agency had requested a permit from the US government to build several Russian GLONASS stations on US territory. So far, no agreement on that issue has been ... Weiterlesen
20 Mai 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
20
Mai2014
As of June 1, Russia is going to suspend the operation of American GPS stations on its territory. Back in 2012, Russia’s Space Agency had requested a permit from the US government to build several Russian GLONASS stations on US territory. So far, no agreement on that issue has been ... Weiterlesen
20 Mai 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann