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Mt. Fuji height increased after survey

Photo taken in November 2024 from Fujiyoshida in central Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture shows Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain. The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan said in December 2024 that it has increased the listed height of Mt. Fuji to 3,775 meters, 56 centimeters, taller by 5 centimeters than previously measured, following a satellite survey.

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US: Falcon 9 Rocket Captured At 39,000 Feet Over North Carolina

On Tuesday, February 4, a Falcon 9 rocket was captured from a business jet flying at 39,000 feet over North Carolina The SpaceX rocket launched two Earth observation satellites for Maxar Intelligence, the Colorado-based provider of geospatial intelligence, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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US: SpaceX Rocket Launches Maxar Satellites, Streaks Across Maryland Sky

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched two Earth observation satellites for Maxar Intelligence, the Colorado-based provider of geospatial intelligence, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, February 4. A few minutes after the launch, the rocket was captured streaking across the sky over Maryland.

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Ethiopia launches innovative satellite data service in partnership with China, official says

STORY: Ethiopia launches innovative satellite data service in partnership with China, official says SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI) 2. various of Interview with Melaku Muka, director of satellite operations at the SSGI 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MELAKU MUKA, Director of Satellite Operations at the SSGI 4. various of city views of Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MELAKU MUKA, Director of Satellite Operations at the SSGI STORYLINE: The Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI) has launched a "Ground Station as a Service" initiative, involving the reception of satellite data for different countries, organizations and users, an official has said. Melaku Muka, director of satellite operations at the SSGI, said the institute has begun generating revenue through receiving satellite data, processing and a

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-SATELLITE DATA SERVICE-CHINA

(240305) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Melaku Muka, director of satellite operations at the Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute, speaks in an interview with Xinhua on March 1, 2024, in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. TO GO WITH "Interview: Ethiopia launches innovative satellite data service in partnership with China" (Xinhua/Liu Fangqiang)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE FIRM-TRAINING

(231124) -- NAIROBI, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan trainees are seen during a training in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, Nov. 23, 2023. Chinese technology firm, Supermap International, signed an agreement with Kenya's Directorate of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing (DRSRS) on Wednesday, aimed at enhancing the East African nation's proficiency in geospatial technology. TO GO WITH "Chinese software firm inks deal with Kenya to boost geospatial technology cooperation" (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE FIRM-TRAINING

(231124) -- NAIROBI, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of Supermap International (R) instructs Kenyan trainees in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, Nov. 23, 2023. Chinese technology firm, Supermap International, signed an agreement with Kenya's Directorate of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing (DRSRS) on Wednesday, aimed at enhancing the East African nation's proficiency in geospatial technology. TO GO WITH "Chinese software firm inks deal with Kenya to boost geospatial technology cooperation" (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE FIRM-TRAINING

(231124) -- NAIROBI, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of Supermap International instructs Kenyan trainees in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, Nov. 23, 2023. Chinese technology firm, Supermap International, signed an agreement with Kenya's Directorate of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing (DRSRS) on Wednesday, aimed at enhancing the East African nation's proficiency in geospatial technology. TO GO WITH "Chinese software firm inks deal with Kenya to boost geospatial technology cooperation" (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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Chinese software firm inks deal with Kenya to boost geospatial technology cooperation

STORY: Chinese software firm inks deal with Kenya to boost geospatial technology cooperation SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 22, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:15 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MOSES AKALI, Director, Directorate of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing STORYLINE: Chinese technology firm, Supermap International, signed an agreement with Kenya's Directorate of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing (DRSRS) on Wednesday, aimed at enhancing the East African nation's proficiency in geospatial technology. The agreement entails training for over 70 Kenyan government officials, academics and private sector individuals in advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) over the course of one year, said Director of DRSRS Moses Akali. "The collaboration between DRSRS and Supermap International seeks to bolster Kenya's institutional capacity in utilizing space-derived products, services and customized tools for diverse needs in natural r

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China's engagement fuels Ethiopia's advancements in exploring space science

STORY: China's engagement fuels Ethiopia's advancements in exploring space science DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ethiopia's satellite related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): DAWIT KASSAW, Unit leader for ground application satellite system at Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MELAKU MUKA, Director of satellite operations at Space Science and Geospatial Institute STORYLINE: China's engagement has played a role in helping Ethiopia make advancements in exploring space science. In December 2019, Ethiopia launched its first ever satellite, ETRSS-1, with support from the Chinese government. A year later, Ethiopia launched the second Chinese-backed satellite, ET-Smart-RSS, from China's Wenchang spacecraft launch site. Dawit Kassaw is one of the Ethiopian pioneers in this field. He expressed his pride and amazement at the success of the satellite project in Ethiopia in such a short span of t

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-SPACE SCIENCE-CHINA'S ENGAGEMENT

(230923) -- ADDIS ABABA, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Abdissa Yilma, director general of Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Sept. 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's engagement fuels Ethiopia's advancements in exploring space science" (Xinhua/Wang Ping)

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Zimbabwean youth's dreams fly high in space

STORY: Zimbabwean youth's dreams fly high in space DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the awarding ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ASA KING ZVIHARI, Local artist 3. various of the awarding ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NICOLE NJANJARI, Local artist 5. various of the awarding ceremony 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe 7. various of the awarding ceremony 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PAINOS GWEME, Acting Director General, Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency STORYLINE: The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe on Wednesday held an awarding ceremony for two prize winners of the "My Dream" Painting Competition for African youth. Ten paintings, including one by Zimbabwean girl Hope Mafiko, won the "Tian He" Award, the first prize. Mafiko's colorful painting, "One of the Best Interior Architects in Africa," depicts two African girls looking up to the sky, which vividly depicts humanity's yearning for the myst

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-MY DREAM-PAINTING COMPETITION-AWARDING CEREMONY

(230914) -- HARARE, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding (4th L) and the acting Director General of the Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA) Painos Gweme (5th R) pose for a group photo with Zimbabwean participants of the "My Dream" Painting Competition in Harare, Zimbabwe, Sept. 13, 2023. The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe on Wednesday held an awarding ceremony for two prize winners of the "My Dream" Painting Competition for African youth. TO GO WITH "Zimbabwean youth's dreams fly high in space" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

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Indian space agency launches PSLV-C56 carrying DS-SAR satellite, 6 others

STORY: Indian space agency launches PSLV-C56 carrying DS-SAR satellite, 6 others DATELINE: July 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of PSLV-C56's launching STORYLINE: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Sunday successfully launched the PSLV-C56 carrying DS-SAR satellite, along with six other satellites, from a launch site in southern India, the ISRO said in a tweet. The DS-SAR satellite blasted off from the first launch-pad of Satish Dhawan Space Center (SDSC)-SHAR located at Sriharikota in India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh, said the space agency. It added the DS-SAR satellite was developed under a partnership between India, Singapore and ST Engineering, a multinational aerospace company. The satellite will be used to support the satellite imagery requirements of Singapore government departments, while ST Engineering will use it for multi-modal imagery and geospatial services for its commercial cust

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Model of Nishinoshima made of 3D printer

TSUKUBA, Japan - Photo shows a 3D model of the Nishinoshima Island and its periphery in the Ogasawara Islands as of mid-December 2013. The near-side island is a new islet growing as a result of volcanic activities. The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan launches a website for the three dimensional Japanese map made by 3D printer on March 19, 2014.

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KENYA-NAIROBI-GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY-UNVEILING

(220621) -- NAIROBI, June 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta (R, front) listens to an introduction during the official unveiling of the Joint National and Resource Mapping (JNAM) projects in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 21, 2022. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Tuesday launched the final report of the nationwide airborne geophysical survey and inaugurated seven other ground-breaking projects that provide current and comprehensive geospatial data covering the entire country. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

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Large dish antenna to conclude operations

Photo taken in November 2016 shows a dish antenna in the city of Tsukuba, near Tokyo, one of the world's largest parabolas for geodesy. The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan has used the antenna, 32 meters in diameter, since 1998 to monitor the movement of plates, which can lead to huge earthquakes, and other purposes. Its operation will conclude at the end of December. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo