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
Dr. Ingo Baumann
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 juin 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
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 juin 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
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 juin 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
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 juin 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
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 juin 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
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 juin 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
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 juin 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
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
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