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November 20, 2024
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Space Systems Command and U.S. Navy achieve major MGUE program milestone



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
On September 27, 2024, the U.S. Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC), Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Military Communications (MilComm) and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), officially certified the Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) Increment 1 (Inc 1) Aviation/Maritime GPS Receiver Card for the Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer (DDG). This milestone marked the completion of the MGUE Inc 1 Acquisition Program Baseline (APB). The MGUE Inc 1 program, developed in collaboration ... read more

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N. Korea jams GPS signals, affecting ships, aircraft in South
Seoul (AFP) Nov 9, 2024
North Korea staged GPS jamming attacks on Friday and Saturday, an operation that was affecting several ships and dozens of civilian aircraft in South Korea, Seoul's military said. ... more
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BeiDou remote sensing experiment enhances ecological monitoring in Yellow River
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 04, 2024
A large-scale integrated space-air-ground experiment, as part of the "BeiDou-enabled Remote Sensing Application Pilot Program," was conducted between July 20 and August 15 at the Yellow River Delta ... more
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Successful demo showcases BAE Systems' next-gen M-Code GNSS technology
London, UK (SPX) Nov 04, 2024
BAE Systems has completed a successful demonstration of its latest M-Code signal tracking technology, using an Increment 2 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver built on the company's a ... more
GPS NEWS
Axient secures contract for Resilient GPS Constellation under USSF Initiative
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
Axient, now operating under Astrion following its recent acquisition, has received a Performer Agreement through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) established between the Space Enterprise Consort ... more
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Aerodata earns EASA certification for GPS anti-jamming and anti-spoofing tech
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
Aerodata AG has secured a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its GPS Anti-Jamming and Anti-Spoofing system. This newly certified technology ... more
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GMV spearheads digital overhaul of Spain's national security system
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Oct 29, 2024
Multinational technology leader GMV has been awarded the contract from Spain's Department of National Security (DSN) to launch the first phase of the National Security System (SSN) Data Intelligence ... more
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BAE Systems showcases advanced M-Code Increment 2 GNSS technology
London, UK (SPX) Oct 29, 2024
BAE Systems (LON:BA) recently demonstrated successful tracking of M-Code signals using its Increment 2 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver, powered by the company's Next-Generation Ap ... more
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Seven ways satellite navigation supports sustainability efforts
Paris, France (SPX) Oct 27, 2024
Satellite navigation technology plays an important role in advancing sustainability across various industries. Through ESA's Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (NAVISP), companies are pione ... more

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MOON DAILY
ESA launches Moonlight program to build lunar Comms and GPS constellation
Paris, France (SPX) Oct 15, 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially launched its Moonlight programme, aimed at creating a satellite constellation around the Moon to provide vital communications and navigation services. ... more
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GMV GSharp leads globally in precise GNSS corrections
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Oct 13, 2024
GMV, a leader in global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) services, has solidified its position at the forefront of real-time GNSS corrections for precise orbits and clocks through its solution, G ... more
SOLAR SCIENCE
Solar storm could impact US hurricane recovery efforts: agency
Washington (AFP) Oct 10, 2024
Severe geomagnetic storm conditions could hamper ongoing recovery efforts for Hurricanes Helene and Milton by disrupting satellite communications, power grids and GPS services, the US Space Weather Prediction Center warned Thursday. ... more
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LEO satellites hold the key to resilient, interference-free navigation
Vaasa, Finland (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
In Finland, frequent disruptions caused by GPS jamming have impacted daily civilian life, creating significant challenges for navigation. A new approach, utilizing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites c ... more
SPACEWAR
Space Force awards four contracts for Resilient GPS design concepts
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2024
The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command has announced agreements with Astranis, Axient, L3 Harris, and Sierra Space to develop design concepts for the Lite Evolving Augmented Proliferation (LEA ... more
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China launches two more satellites for Beidou navigation system
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 20, 2024
China successfully launched two new satellites on Thursday morning as part of its Beidou Navigation Satellite System, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office. "The satellites were c ... more
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TIME AND SPACE
Reinventing the Clock: NASA's New Tech for Space Timekeeping
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Here on Earth, it might not matter if your wristwatch runs a few seconds slow. But crucial spacecraft functions need accuracy down to one billionth of a second or less. Navigating with GPS, for exam ... more
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SpaceX launches European Galileo satellites to medium Earth orbit
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 17, 2024
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the European Commission's Galileo L13 mission Tuesday, successfully delivering its navigation satellite constellation to a medium Earth orbit, despite questionable weather earlier in the day. ... more
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OneWeb Technologies unveils Astra PNT Solution for GPS-Denied Environments
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 12, 2024
OneWeb Technologies, Inc., a leader in secure commercial satellite communications (SATCOM) solutions, has announced the commercial availability of Astra, a new solution aimed at maintaining LEO SATC ... more
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Mathematical Proof Confirms Five Satellites Required for Precise GPS Navigation
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 11, 2024
GPS technology typically provides location accuracy within a few meters, but many of us have experienced moments where it drifts by hundreds of meters or produces entirely wrong coordinates. One con ... more
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Galileo satellites enter service after in-orbit testing
Paris, France (SPX) Sep 06, 2024
Two newly launched Galileo satellites, deployed in April, have now completed successful in-orbit testing and have officially entered service, helping to complete the second of three orbital planes i ... more
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SATIM partners with Capella Space to enhance AI-driven object detection in SAR imagery
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 05, 2024
Capella Space Corp., a prominent provider of high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery, has announced that SATIM, a leader in automatic object detection and classification software, is ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
EarthDaily Analytics Secures $1.7M Contract with Malaysia's MySpatial for Advanced Geospatial Solutions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 28, 2024
EarthDaily Analytics ("EDA") has entered into a $1.7 million contract with MySpatial, a prominent geospatial mapping company in Malaysia that serves both government and private sectors. The agreemen ... more
SPACEMART
UK Space Agency funds innovative satellite data projects to boost UK businesses
London, UK (SPX) Aug 27, 2024
The UK Space Agency has awarded grants of up to GBP 400,000 each to several pilot projects aimed at exploring new ways to use satellite data and services in industries such as transport, logistics, ... more
WOOD PILE
ForINT: A new platform for comprehensive forest intelligence
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 27, 2024
Global Surface Intelligence (GSI), a leader in geospatial analysis for forest management, has launched ForINT, an innovative data product that delivers instant, landscape-level forestry insights. Th ... more
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LEO satellites enhance GPS accuracy through ground station integration
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 27, 2024
Ensuring precise Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) orbit and clock data is vital for various critical applications. A new method that integrates data from regional ground stations with measu ... more
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UK to build military test site to combat GPS jamming
London (AFP) Aug 22, 2024
The UK is to build a new facility to help protect military equipment against foreign GPS jamming, the defence ministry announced on Wednesday amid a rise in hostile threats. ... more
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TrustPoint Secures $3.8M in SpaceWERX Direct-to-Phase II Contracts
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 22, 2024
TrustPoint has been awarded two Direct-to-Phase II contracts by SpaceWERX, valued at a combined $3.8 million. These contracts are aimed at advancing the company's GPS-independent ground control segm ... more
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EARTH OBSERVATION
UAE's first SAR satellite launched by Bayanat and Yahsat
Paris, France (SPX) Aug 22, 2024
Bayanat AI PLC (ADX: BAYANAT), a leader in AI-powered geospatial solutions, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (ADX: Yahsat), the UAE's premier satellite services provider, have succes ... more
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New Study Showcases Enhanced GNSS Accuracy in Smartphones for Urban and Open-Sky Navigation
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 20, 2024
A recent study has highlighted the advancements in smartphone positioning technology, specifically examining the multi-frequency Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) capabilities of the Redmi K ... more
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US Air Force working with SandboxAQ to enhance AQNav GPS protection
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 17, 2024
SandboxAQ has secured an SBIR Phase 2B Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to advance its AQNav magnetic navigation (MagNav) system. This funding will allow SandboxAQ an ... more
MOON DAILY
Cesium Unveils Comprehensive 3D Moon Terrain Dataset
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 16, 2024
3D geospatial company Cesium has introduced Cesium Moon Terrain, a detailed and easily accessible 3D dataset of the moon. Developed to aid NASA's Artemis mission and other space agencies world ... more
SOLAR SCIENCE
Geomagnetic Superstorm in May Drives Significant Atmospheric Changes
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 17, 2024
On May 11, a spectacular aurora dazzled viewers across the southern United States, while a GPS-guided tractor veered off course in the Midwest. These seemingly unrelated events were both linked to a ... more
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