The launch on Exolaunch's Soyuz-2 will be postponed until after the third SAR satellite, and "StriX-ß" will be launched on Rocket Lab's Electron in early 2022

Tokyo, Japan – December 8, 2021 - Synspective Inc., a SAR satellite data and analytic solution provider, announced an agreement with the U.S. -based launch services provider, Rocket Lab, to launch the second demonstration satellite "StriX-ß." We also signed a contract for the launch of two more satellites in the StriX series following "StriX-beta" by Rocket Lab.

“StriX-ß" was originally scheduled to be launched by Exolaunch's Soyuz-2 rocket in 2021, but due to a change in the launch schedule of the Soyuz-2 rocket, it will be launched by Rocket Lab's Electron rocket in early 2022. The launch date of our satellite on Exolaunch's Soyuz-2 rocket is currently under adjustment.

“StriX-ß” is the second demonstration satellite following “StriX-a.” It is aimed to demonstrate InSAR (Interferometric SAR) technology in orbit, a special SAR analytics technique to detect millimeter-level displacements on the ground surface using radar images of the Earth’s surface. Synspective plans to launch six satellites by 2023 and aims to build a constellation of 30 by the late 2020s.

“It is a great honor to...

SINGAPORE, Dec. 8, 2021 — (PRNewswire) —A hydrogen drone equipped with H3 Dynamics' AEROSTAK hydrogen fuel cell system^[1], developed by Drone Works and with integration support by Nexty Electronics Co. Ltd., received official approval from the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (MITI) on November 28, 2021.

DENVER, Dec. 8, 2021 — (PRNewswire) —Intermap Technologies (TSX:IMP^[1]) (OTCQX:ITMSF^[2]) ("Intermap" or the "Company"), a global leader in geospatial content development and intelligence solutions, today announced its cloud-based software is growing rapidly, providing solutions to optimize portfolios and reduce risk resulting from climate change.

Climate change is a key factor for insurers and financial services companies that cover high-event risk and complex property portfolios. Economic growth and urbanization are changing the shape of the industry worldwide. Intermap's European flood software, called Aquarius^TM, is currently featured in Czech insurance magazine Insurance Horizon. Read the article here^[3].

On a run-rate basis, from a standing start in 2019, Intermap's European cloud-based software has grown to represent approximately 25% of Intermap's total subscription revenue.

Intermap is expanding with Generali Group. Generali uses Intermap's Aquarius^TM software to provide consistent underwriting for any location and grow its premium in more regions with consistency across all regions.

Intermap has doubled its financial services business with a multiyear agreement with MONETA Money Bank, a.s., a retail and small-to-medium enterprises bank in the Czech Republic. MONETA Money Bank entered a multiyear agreement in 2019 and recently doubled its flood risk utilization. The subscription provides access to Intermap's data via integrated web...

New investment supports the development of new products and internationalization of business

MUNICH — (BUSINESS WIRE) — December 8, 2021 — Blickfeld, the Munich-based start-up developing breakthrough high performance and mass-producible LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensing technology, announces the extension of the company’s Series A funding to $31 million. New Future Capital (NFC), a private equity firm that provides growth capital primarily in Asia, North America, and Europe, was won as a new investor. Furthermore, all existing investors participated in the round including Bayern Kapital, Continental, Fluxunit – ams OSRAM Ventures, High-Tech Gründerfonds, Tengelmann Ventures, and UVC Partners.

The extension of financing comes at a time of significant growth for Blickfeld´s business, as well as its expansion into new markets. The company plans further development of sensors and software which continue to revolutionize the reliable capturing and utilization of 3D data.

Founded by Dr. Mathias Müller, Dr. sc. Florian Petit and Rolf Wojtech in 2017, Blickfeld develops and produces LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors and perception software. The solutions provide high-resolution three-dimensional environmental information enabling countless groundbreaking applications, spanning from autonomous transportation and mobility, through to smart cities, industrial use, and security.

Since the last funding, Blickfeld has already taken significant steps forward in launching products to market, including the series production launch of...

Interoperability, security, accessibility and transparency are the key strengths of official cadastral and land registration data in contributing to Europe’s resilience and recovery programme, a survey has found.

The joint questionnaire by EuroGeographics and the Permanent Committee on Cadastre in the European Union (PCC) gives an overview of the role of National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities (NMCAs) in post-Covid 19 economic and social stability. It reveals that artificial intelligence, APIs, crowdsourcing and automation are already in use by national cadastral systems and thus demonstrates the value of authoritative data and information in enabling digital transformation and providing opportunities for innovation.

Dr Daniel Steudler, Chair of EuroGeographics Cadastre and Land Registry Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN), said: “Cadastral authorities and land registries fulfil an essential role by providing official, detailed, secure and reliable information on property rights and registration. Indeed, 13 of the countries questioned replied that cadastral data are included in their national list of High Value Datasets.”

“An agile approach to delivering trusted, reliable, authoritative cadastral data and high-quality services is vital for achieving the Next Generation EU agreement, its key instrument the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the European Green Deal. As a community used to constant and far-reaching...

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE), a provider of compliance, technology, engineering, and environmental consulting solutions, announced today that the US Geological Survey (USGS) has awarded NV5 approximately $6 million of geospatial task orders under the Geospatial Product and Services Contract (GPSC4) that was announced in September. These awards support three of USGS’s primary mapping initiatives: the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP), the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (EarthMRI), and the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP). Data collected and analyzed across these three initiatives is used to make critical decisions related to the environment, infrastructure, water resources, and natural resources.

“The use of geospatial data to support environmental initiatives and infrastructure improvements continues to grow,” said Dickerson Wright, PE, Chairman & CEO of NV5. “NV5’s advanced geospatial data analytics deliver valuable insights to help our clients manage these issues and also provide NV5 with a competitive advantage in the growing geospatial market.”

Under these task orders, NV5 will perform the geospatial collection and data processing of over 17,000 square miles of 3DEP lidar data and more than 92,000 line kilometers of airborne magnetic and radiometric geophysical data in support of EarthMRI in Southern California. NV5 will also deliver over 23,000 square miles of elevation-derived hydrographic mapping of five watersheds located...

CENTREVILLE, Va., Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company is implementing visual and thermal drone-based sensors to perform roof inspections at U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Job Corps facilities. Utilizing drones will provide comprehensive roof condition assessments, allowing DOL to more efficiently complete maintenance and repairs.

“We are continuing to grow our drone capabilities because we believe in using every possible tool available to make the inspection, management, and repair of infrastructure as simple and cost-effective as possible,” said Jon Moretta, president, engineered systems for Parsons. “With this technology, the Department of Labor can complete these inspections at a fraction of what a traditional inspection would cost and have more data at their fingertips for determining the highest priority repairs.”

The program reflects the company’s commitment to a One Parsons approach, leveraging expertise from across the company to deliver integrated, advanced solutions to customers. In this case, Parsons brought together advanced technology and critical infrastructure knowledge to invest in thermal sensors and thermography training to advance the work, which includes roof inspections at 25 sites across the country.

“This implementation is a testament to our One Parsons approach and our ability to collaborate across our Federal...