A VerySpatial Podcast - Episode 779

About this episode

The episode discusses recent news in geospatial technology, including satellite messaging and GPS's impact on the world, along with a web corner feature on National Geographic MapMaker.

News: China rolls out satellite short messages NV5 releases GeoAgent Common Space How GPS Shaped the World book bought by HarperNonFiction Web corner: Navigate National Geographic MapMaker with a game Controller Topic: Contemplating conferences Music: Time Remembered by Jane's Party

Topics covered

• satellite communication
• geospatial technology
• GPS
• mapping
• conferences
• music

Keywords

• satellite
• geospatial
• GPS
• mapping
• conferences
• music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: China, HarperNonFiction, National Geographic

Products: GeoAgent

Books & works: How GPS Shaped the World

Places: China

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