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  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 (LEAP) segment of the Resilient Global Positioning System (R-GPS) program. The R-GPS program aims to enhance the resilience of military and civilian GPS users by augmenting the current GPS constellation with a network of small satellites transmitting core GPS signals. This decision stems from recent studies ... read more |
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China launches two more satellites for Beidou navigation systemSydney, 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  
Reinventing the Clock: NASA's New Tech for Space TimekeepingGreenbelt 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 
SpaceX launches European Galileo satellites to medium Earth orbitWashington 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 
OneWeb Technologies unveils Astra PNT Solution for GPS-Denied EnvironmentsLos 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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UK Space Agency funds innovative satellite data projects to boost UK businessesLondon, 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 |
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ForINT: A new platform for comprehensive forest intelligenceLos 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 
LEO satellites enhance GPS accuracy through ground station integrationLos 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
UK to build military test site to combat GPS jammingLondon (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 
TrustPoint Secures $3.8M in SpaceWERX Direct-to-Phase II ContractsLos 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 |
 
UAE's first SAR satellite launched by Bayanat and YahsatParis, 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  Available on Amazon Books |
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New Study Showcases Enhanced GNSS Accuracy in Smartphones for Urban and Open-Sky NavigationSydney, 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
US Air Force working with SandboxAQ to enhance AQNav GPS protectionLos 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  
Cesium Unveils Comprehensive 3D Moon Terrain DatasetLos 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  
Geomagnetic Superstorm in May Drives Significant Atmospheric ChangesLos 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 |
Researchers Develop Advanced Silicon Photonic Chip for GPS-Free NavigationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024 Inside devices like smartphones, fitness trackers, and virtual reality headsets, small motion sensors track movement. Larger, more sophisticated versions of these sensors, about the size of a grapef ... more
US, Australia collaborate to enhance GPS resilience in contested environmentsKirtland AFB NM (SPX) Aug 10, 2024 Members of the Australian Department of Defence recently joined forces with the Joint Navigation Warfare Center to put GPS devices to the test. The goal was to assess their performance under simulat ... more 
SynMax lands NGA pilot project for advanced geospatial MDA tool TheiaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2024 SynMax, a leader in geospatial analytics, has secured a pilot project from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) for its advanced Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) tool, Theia. This state- ... more
oneNav's Advanced L5 Technology Mitigates GPS Jamming in IsraelLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 oneNav, a GPS technology developer, has announced successful real-world tests demonstrating the robustness of its unique technology against extensive GPS interference. Conducted in and around ... more |
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China plans to launch pilot cities to showcase BeiDou applicationsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 19, 2024 China is gearing up to promote the extensive use of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System by designating several pilot cities to highlight BeiDou's applications in mass consumption, manufacturing, ... more 
Maxar reveals initial images from WorldView Legion satellitesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 19, 2024 Maxar Intelligence, a leader in secure and precise geospatial intelligence, has released the first images captured by its next-generation WorldView Legion satellites. The first two of these satellit ... more 
NextNav Receives DOT Award to Enhance PNT Services as GPS BackupLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 11, 2024 NextNav (Nasdaq: NN), a leader in advanced positioning, navigation, timing (PNT), and 3D geolocation, has announced receiving a new award from the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). This ... more
Lebanon says Israeli GPS jamming confounding ground, air trafficBeirut (AFP) July 2, 2024 Uber driver Hussein Khalil was battling traffic in Beirut when he found himself in the Gaza Strip - according to his online map, anyway - as location jamming blamed on Israel disrupts life in Lebanon. ... more |
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Mapping Mars with Open Science ToolsWashington DC (SPX) Jun 29, 2024 Mars rovers uncover new discoveries through careful decision-making by scientists. The Mars 2020 mission focuses on Jezero Crater's geology and searching for signs of ancient microbial life with the ... more |
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Green light for Galileo 2nd Generation satellite designParis, France (SPX) Jun 13, 2024 Production of Galileo Second Generation satellites advances as two independent Satellite Critical Design Review boards confirm the satellite designs meet all mission and performance requirements. Th ... more
Europe's Largest Ground Segment Upgraded Without User DisruptionParis, France (SPX) Jun 06, 2024 Over 200 professionals from ESA, EUSPA, and European industry across four Galileo centres and seven external entities have successfully upgraded Galileo's extensive ground segment. This operation in ... more  
Daily ice loss in Greenland tracked by new GPS methodParis, France (SPX) May 16, 2024 When the ice sheet in Greenland melts, the bedrock beneath moves slightly. This occurs because the pressure from the ice above decreases, causing the land beneath to rise. This elevation change can ... more
Magic Lane secures 3 million euro to enhance location intelligence capabilitiesParis, France (SPX) May 13, 2024 Magic Lane, a leader in mapping and location services, has secured a euro 3 million investment to enhance its navigation technologies for micro-mobility and IoT applications. "With this investment, ... more |
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