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  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. With over 400 lunar missions expected from both space agencies and private companies in the next two decades, Moonlight represents a major step towards sustainable lunar exploration and the broader development of a lunar economy. The Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) programm ... read more |
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GMV GSharp leads globally in precise GNSS correctionsMadrid, 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 storm could impact US hurricane recovery efforts: agencyWashington (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 
LEO satellites hold the key to resilient, interference-free navigationVaasa, 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  
Space Force awards four contracts for Resilient GPS design conceptsLos 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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Mathematical Proof Confirms Five Satellites Required for Precise GPS NavigationBerlin, 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 testingParis, 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 
SATIM partners with Capella Space to enhance AI-driven object detection in SAR imageryLos 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  
EarthDaily Analytics Secures $1.7M Contract with Malaysia's MySpatial for Advanced Geospatial SolutionsLos 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  
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 |
 
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  Available on Amazon Books |
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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
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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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  
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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