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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Although many developing countries are still not major players in space technology, there is a growing recognition that it can be of practical value — in predicting natural disasters or monitoring crops for example.
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Opinions and Analysis
African development needs good geo-spatial information
Africa must make it easy to access and share geo-spatial information, says head of South Africa's mapping organisation, Derek Clarke.
18 December 2008
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Earth observation system must support basic research
An editorial in Nature welcomes plans for a globally-integrated system of Earth observation, but warns it must support the basic scientific activity of data collection.
25 February 2005
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Source: Nature
UNESCO should not neglect Earth sciences
25 February 2005
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Source: The Guardian (United Kingdom)
News and Features
Africa's first communications satellite fails
Nigeria's communications satellite has broken down, dashing hopes of digital outreach to rural communities.
17 November 2008
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Venezuela launches telecommunications satellite
Venezuela has launched a satellite that will contribute to telemedicine and education, and offer access to the country's rural areas.
31 October 2008
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Satellites to bring speedy Internet to developing world
18 September 2008
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