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  Washington DC (UPI) May 30, 2025 On Friday, SpaceX launched an advanced GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. A Falcon 9 rocket was used to put the GPS III SV-08 into orbit. According to SpaceX, prep work for the launch was done in less than three days, a new record for U.S. national security missions. Those preparations normally take 18-24 months. Space Force Col. Jim Horne hailed the speed of the preparation. He said the launch "highlights anoth ... read more |
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BlackSky targets May 27 launch for next Gen3 imaging satellite with Rocket LabLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 26, 2025 BlackSky Technology Inc. and Rocket Lab USA have scheduled the next launch in their ongoing satellite deployment partnership, targeting May 27 for liftoff of BlackSky's second Gen-3 satellite. The m ... more  
Ursa Space Systems Expands Geospatial Analytics with Aireon Space-Based Aircraft TrackingLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 20, 2025 Ursa Space Systems, a leader in space-based insights, has partnered with Aireon, a pioneer in space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology, to integrate real-time aircra ... more 
AI-Enhanced Geospatial Intelligence Partnership Formed by ICEYE and Safran.AIParis, France (SPX) May 20, 2025 ICEYE and Safran.AI have announced a strategic partnership designed to accelerate the development of advanced multisensor artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for geospatial intelligence. This col ... more  
From GPS to weather forecasts: the hidden ways Australia relies on foreign satellitesCanberra, Australia (SPX) May 15, 2025 You have probably used space at least 20 times today. Satellites let you buy a coffee with your phone, book a rideshare, navigate your way to meet someone, and check the weather. Satellites ar ... more |
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Digging Gets Smarter with Trimble's Siteworks Upgrade for ExcavatorsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2025 Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) has launched a new capability for its Siteworks Machine Guidance Module that integrates tilt bucket attachments into its field software suite. This enhancement enables constru ... more |
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Rx Networks launches TruePoint FOCUS to deliver real-time centimeter precisionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2025 Rx Networks Inc., a leader in global navigation satellite system (GNSS) data services, has announced the debut of TruePoint FOCUS, a cloud-powered correction platform that provides near-instantaneou ... more  
How a Brazilian chief is staving off Amazon destructionMetuktire, Brasil (AFP) April 2, 2025 You don't need a GPS to find the home turf of the Amazon's most famous resident, Brazilian Chief Raoni Metuktire. ... more 
Sierra Space advances secure GPS tech for US Space Force initiativeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 Sierra Space has successfully showcased its Resilient GPS (R-GPS) satellite technology, a critical advancement for the U.S. Space Force's efforts to strengthen national defense through more robust n ... more 
Towards resilient navigation in the Baltics without satellitesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 Efficient shipping routes are vital for Germany's economy, especially in and around the Baltic Sea. However, maritime operations remain vulnerable to disruptions in satellite navigation systems such ... more |
Carbon Robotics debuts autonomous tractor system with live remote control capabilityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 Carbon Robotics has unveiled Carbon AutoTractor, a new autonomy system that transforms conventional tractors into driverless machines, monitored and managed in real time by trained human operators. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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New geointelligence tool streamlines land mapping and resource planning Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 Researchers at the Tupa campus of Sao Paulo State University (UNESP) have introduced a new geospatial intelligence method designed to improve the speed and precision of land use monitoring and terri ... more
UN decries hike in satellite navigation system interferenceGeneva (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 The United Nations on Tuesday urged countries to boost protections amid a marked increase in efforts to interfere with satellite navigation systems like GPS that are critical for aviation and maritime safety. ... more 
Maxar unveils Raptor software suite for GPS-free navigation in autonomous systemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2025 Maxar Intelligence has introduced Raptor, a next-generation software platform engineered to support autonomous drones with reliable navigation and precise ground coordinate extraction in GPS-denied ... more  
Rampart debuts StrataWave UAS radio designed for stealth in electronic warfare zonesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 Rampart Communications has launched the Rampart StrataWave UAS Radio, a groundbreaking communications system crafted for drones operating in GPS-denied and jamming-heavy environments. Engineered spe ... more |
 
Dialing in the temperature needed for precise nuclear timekeepingBoulder CO (SPX) Mar 18, 2025 For decades, atomic clocks have been the pinnacle of precision timekeeping, enabling GPS navigation, cutting-edge physics research, and tests of fundamental theories. But researchers at JILA, led by ... more 
ESA's Mobile Navigation Lab Tackles Arctic Interference TestingParis, France (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 Above the Arctic Circle on Norway's Andoya Island, three ESA radionavigation engineers take a brief respite from their demanding mission, playing shuffleboard as sheep graze under the aurora boreali ... more  
NASA Successfully Acquires GPS Signals on MoonLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 05, 2025 NASA and the Italian Space Agency made history on March 3, when the Lunar GNSS Receiver Experiment (LuGRE) became the first technology demonstration to acquire and track Earth-based navigation signals on the Moon's surface ... more 
Marble Visions Launches Development of Advanced 3D Earth Observation Satellite System with NTT DATA, PASCO, and Canon ElectronicsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 26, 2025 Marble Visions Inc., a subsidiary of NTT DATA specializing in Earth observation (EO) satellite services, has commenced the development of a high-resolution, high-frequency satellite system in collab ... more |
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Chip based microcombs boost gps precision Berlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 24, 2025 Optical atomic clocks hold the promise of enhancing timekeeping and positioning in everyday devices by a factor of one thousand. Yet their large size and complex design have kept them confined to ad ... more 
Unlocking the future of satellite navigation with smart techniquesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 20, 2025 A recent study has unveiled advanced techniques for enhancing orbit determination (OD) in large Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. By leveraging Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS ... more 
ESA advances optical technology for next-generation navigationParis, France (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 The European Space Agency (ESA) is taking a significant step towards integrating optical technology into positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems. To advance this effort, ESA has entered in ... more  
BlackSky and Rocket Lab Set Launch Date for First Gen-3 SatelliteLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) and Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) have scheduled the launch of BlackSky's first Gen-3 satellite, targeting a February 18 liftoff. The mission, dubbed "Fas ... more |
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Satellogic and Telespazio Brasil to provide low-latency satellite imagery for the Brazilian Air ForceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 Satellogic and Telespazio Brasil have signed a multi-year contract with the Brazilian Air Force (Forca Aerea Brasileira, FAB) to provide low-latency satellite imagery for defense and security applic ... more |
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BlackSky secures multiyear EMDYN contract to enhance global on demand satellite imagery Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 07, 2025 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has signed a multi-year contract with geospatial intelligence fusion specialist EMDYN (Emerging Dynamics) to provide satellite imagery services for defense clie ... more 
Galileo ground stations undergo systemwide migrationParis, France (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 In a significant technological milestone, ESA has commenced the large-scale migration of Galileo's Control Centres, a complex endeavor that engaged over 200 experts from ESA, industry partners, and ... more 
EUSPA unveils integrated GNSS and secure SATCOM user technology updateParis, France (SPX) Feb 04, 2025 The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) has released the very first GNSS and Secure SATCOM User Technology Report, offering a unified resource that addresses two central space-base ... more 
Launch of the most comprehensive European wetland mapParis, France (SPX) Feb 03, 2025 Timed to coincide with World Wetlands Day, the European Wetland Map (EWM) significantly enhances the understanding of Europe's wetlands by integrating and assessing the most recent geospatial data. ... more |
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