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Apr2014

Earth observation: Copernicus satellite lifts off successfully

von Dr. Ingo Baumann / / Luft- und Raumfahrt
Today’s successful launch marks a major milestone for EU’s Earth observation programme Copernicus. Sentinel 1A, the first satellite dedicated to the programme, was put into orbit after a successful launch at 23:02 on 3 April from Europe’s spaceport at Kourou, French Guiana. This represents a significant achievement, not just for the ... Weiterlesen
4 April 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann

03

Apr2014

Anomalies in map of Kerala remote sensing centre

von Dr. Ingo Baumann / / Geoinformationen, Luft- und Raumfahrt
The New Indian Express published a report on major discrepancies of maps of Ecological Sensitive Areas in the State of Kerala, prepared by the Kerala State Remote Sensing and Environment Centre (KSREC). These discrepancies include showcasing of Mathikettan Shola, a national park, as agricultural, the exclusion of human settlements, plantations ... Weiterlesen
3 April 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann

03

Apr2014

European Parliament approves space surveillance and tracking programme

von Dr. Ingo Baumann / / Luft- und Raumfahrt
The growing number of satellites and amounts of debris in the space surrounding our planet makes the risk of collision a serious threat to the sustainable operation of EU space infrastructure. Today the European Commission welcomed the European Parliament vote in favour of a proposal to create a European Space ... Weiterlesen
3 April 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann

03

Apr2014

European Parliament approves space surveillance and tracking programme

von Dr. Ingo Baumann / / Luft- und Raumfahrt
The growing number of satellites and amounts of debris in the space surrounding our planet makes the risk of collision a serious threat to the sustainable operation of EU space infrastructure. Today the European Commission welcomed the European Parliament vote in favour of a proposal to create a European Space ... Weiterlesen
3 April 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann

02

Apr2014

EGNOS Satellite Launched Successfully

von Dr. Ingo Baumann / / Luft- und Raumfahrt
The satellite ASTRA 5B lifted off on March 22, 2014 aboard the Ariane 5 ECA rocket from the European Spaceport near Kourou, French Guiana, carrying also a payload for the EGNOS GNSS augmentation system. This successful launch will ensure the replacement of another aging EGNOS satellite payload, providing augmented navigation ... Weiterlesen
2 April 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann

01

Apr2014

Munich Satellite Navigation Summit 2014 – with a ‘compelling legal session’ chaired by BHO Legal

von Dr. Ingo Baumann / / Luft- und Raumfahrt
This year the Munich Satellite Navigation Summit took place on March 25, 26 and 27 in “Der Residenz, München” in Bavaria. It annually gathers people involved with GNSS from around the world to report on current status and progress of numerous radio navigation systems. As in past years, the 2014’s Summit ... Weiterlesen
1 April 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann

01

Apr2014

Galileo Countdown to 10 by Year’s End

von Dr. Ingo Baumann / / Luft- und Raumfahrt
A February conference on the European Union’s space policy in Brussels aims to set a course for 2020 and close official ranks behind the prospect of early Galileo services at the end of this year. Much in the business community’s perception of the new system will depend on meeting the ... Weiterlesen
1 April 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann