Tag: South America

Soyuz Launched With First Two Geopositioning Galileo Satellites

A Soyuz rocket has lifted off on its maiden flight from Europe’s space base in South America, carrying the first two satellites in the Galileo geopositioning system. The launch — the first by the veteran rocket beyond Russia’s historic bases at Plesetsk and Baikonur — is part of a commercial deal struck in 2003 to…

November 2, 2011
Topcon Releases the MS Series of High-Precision Robotic Total Stations in North and South America.

Topcon MS robotic series opens new era in precision measurements LIVERMORE, Calif. – Thursday, June 16, 2011 Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announces the release of the MS Series of high-precision robotic total stations in North and South America. “The MS ‘measuring station’ opens a new era in ultra-precision measurements,” said Denny Welch, senior vice president of…

June 21, 2011

Soyuz Launched With First Two Geopositioning Galileo Satellites