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December 09, 2014

China to Roll Out Own Global Navigation System by 2020
Moscow, Russia (Sputnik) Dec 10, 2014
China's domestically developed global navigation satellite system Beidou will be fully operational by 2020, Xinhua news agency reported Tuesday citing the head of China Aerospace Science and Technology corporation. "The system's completion will help nurture a satellite navigation industry chain, producing economic and social benefits in diversified fields, including mapping, telecommunications and disaster relief," Lei Fanpei, was quoted as saying by Xinhua. By the beginning of the next deca ... read more

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HAL to make cryogenic engine for ISRO

Silicon Valley clears out homeless 'Jungle' camp

India says won't sacrifice growth at climate talks

China 2015 GDP target in focus as stimulus expectations heat up

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