Tag: GNSS
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Lockheed Martin Launches GPS III Constellation and Prepares for GPS IIIF
Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Space Force strengthened the Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation to its highest level ever achieved with the launch of GPS III Space Vehicle 10 (SV10), the final satellite in the GPS III series. SV10 adds essential resiliency and accuracy enhancements to the GPS constellation, including an optical crosslink demonstration payload.…
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PlanetiQ Secures $15 Million STRATFI Contract for Next-Gen Space Weather Data
PlanetiQ announced the U.S. Air Force has awarded it a $15 million, 48-month Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) contract. The program will support the development and launch of spacecraft equipped with next-generation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) RO, R and PRO instruments and the delivery of high-value weather data to the US Air Force. The mission…
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Rhea Space Activity Raises $6 Million to Scale GPS-Free AutoNav
Rhea Space Activity (RSA), a leader in deep space GPS-denied navigation with the optical software “AutoNav,” announced the close of its ~$6 million Series A round to accelerate its growth and respond to demand for its GPS-independent navigation software from the U.S. and allied partner military/intelligence customers. Funding from Boston Global (BG) Space Tech Investors,…
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SATNUS Completes Fourth NGWS/FCAS Test Campaign at INTA-CEDEA
SATNUS successfully completed the fourth flight demonstration campaign under Pillar 3 of the Next Generation Weapon System/ Future Combat Air System (NGWS/FCAS) program at the INTA-CEDEA facilities. The campaign consisted of nine flights aimed at verifying the Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUT) software led by SATNUS and developed in collaboration with the international partners Airbus and MBDA, integrated into…
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European Space Agency Advances Navigation with Celeste LEO-PNT Demonstration Mission
The European Space Agency (ESA) is advancing the future of satellite navigation through the Celeste LEO-PNT in-orbit demonstrator mission, a program designed to enhance the resilience, robustness, and performance of global Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services. As part of ESA’s FutureNAV programme, Celeste represents a strategic initiative to explore how Low Earth Orbit (LEO)…
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Amazon to Acquire Globalstar and Expand Amazon Leo Satellite Network
Amazon and Globalstar announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire Globalstar, enabling Amazon Leo to add direct-to-device (D2D) services to its low Earth orbit satellite network and extend cellular coverage to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. In addition, Amazon and Apple announced an agreement for Amazon Leo…
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Iridium Provides Dependable Alternative PNT Service for Global Location and Timing Data
Iridium Communications, a global provider of satellite-based voice and data services, operates a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites that deliver coverage across the entire planet, including remote and polar regions. Building on this infrastructure, the company has introduced its Iridium PNT service, which provides positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) capabilities as an alternative…
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Rohde & Schwarz Adds Pulsar Signal Simulation Capabilities for Satellite Navigation Testing
Rohde & Schwarz announced new signal simulation capabilities supporting Pulsar, the next-generation satellite navigation service developed by Xona. The new functionality enables manufacturers to test Pulsar capabilities quickly in production settings using Rohde & Schwarz signal generators, providing an accessible pathway for validating and scaling devices with next-generation positioning, navigation, and timing. As demand grows…
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Dawn Selected by ArkEdge to Provide Propulsion for Lunar Navigation Mission
Dawn Aerospace has been selected by ArkEdge Space to provide propulsion for a next-generation lunar navigation satellite, supporting Japan’s broader effort to establish positioning infrastructure around the Moon. The contract covers the development of a custom SatDrive propulsion system for a ~100 kg-class lunar satellite. The spacecraft forms part of ArkEdge Space’s Lunar Navigation Satellite…
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Rakon Opens ISO-8 Cleanroom in France for Next-Generation Satellite Subsystems
Rakon announces that its new ISO-8 cleanroom in Pont-Sainte-Marie, France, dedicated to producing space subsystems for the next generation of satellite constellations, is now fully operational. The facility expands Rakon’s Space manufacturing footprint in France and significantly increases production capacity for its flight-ready Space GNSS Receivers and Master Reference Oscillator (MRO) subsystems, two cornerstone products…