Tag: GNSS
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VORAGO Unveils Radiation-Tolerant Chips for Next-Generation Satellite Constellations
VORAGO Technologies announced a world first: the launch of four radiation-tolerant microcontrollers purpose-built for low Earth orbit (LEO) markets at a fraction of the cost of traditional space-grade components, with first chips shipping in early Q1 2026. The world leader in rugged, radiation-hardened chips protected with HARDSIL technology, Vorago is now democratizing access to its…
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ESA and Raymetrics Appoint Xairos as Project Subcontractor for ESA Project
Xairos, a UK-based quantum technology company, announces its selection by Raymetrics and the European Space Agency (ESA) for the delivery of a Quantum Receiver for the Observatories to Optical Ground Stations (Obs2OGS) project. The activity, led by Raymetrics, aims at upgrading three Greek astronomical observatories to operate as optical ground stations (OGS) within the Hellenic…
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Kyocera AVX Announces LDS Cap Antenna for Iridium Satellite IoT
KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, launched a new LDS cap antenna and evaluation board optimized for Iridium satellite IoT applications and designated as Iridium Qualified Antenna products for Iridium Certus 9704 modules. Developed to provide Iridium with an embedded antenna…
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Point One Partners with TOTEM and Orange to Expand GNSS Network in Europe
Point One Navigation, a leader in precise positioning technology, announced a strategic partnership with TOTEM, the industrial tower company, and Orange, a world-leading telecommunications operator, to accelerate the deployment of the largest GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) correction network across Europe. By leveraging TOTEM’s extensive portfolio of thousands of accessible high-level telecommunication towers and rooftops across…
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AAC Clyde Space Starts Integrating First VIREON Earth Observation Satellite
AAC Clyde Space has begun integration of the first satellite in its VIREON constellation. This phase involves assembling the spacecraft and verifying that the onboard systems work together as designed. The constellation is designed to deliver actionable, high-quality data to multiple customers worldwide. VIREON is built to provide frequent, reliable data on land and vegetation.…
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ALL.SPACE Secures €950K ESA Grant to Advance GNSS-Free Navigation
ALL.SPACE, the leading provider of multi-orbit, multi-link SATCOM platforms, has been awarded €950,000 by the European Space Agency’s Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (NAVISP). This award is to develop an alternative Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) capability designed to operate in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-denied environments. The project will build a proof of concept for…
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Iridium Secures U.S DOT Contract for PNT Services Deployment and Testing
Iridium Communications, a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, announced it has been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for an award through its Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (CPNT) Action Plan Rapid Phase Award II to support a broad network deployment of Iridium PNT services. Iridium is working…
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Sateliot and ESA Partner to Reduce GPS Reliance and Expand Satellite IoT for Defense
Sateliot, a leading satellite telecommunications operator in 5G IoT connectivity, will test a pioneering system that allows its satellites to connect with IoT devices without relying on satellite navigation systems (GNSS) such as the American GPS. This breakthrough opens new opportunities in sectors such as Defense and Security, where Europe’s technological autonomy and operation in…
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Lunar Outpost Announces MARS-1 Mission for US Air Force and Space Force
Lunar Outpost, the leader in planetary mobility and space resource utilisation, announced MARS-1, a mission to evaluate the performance of its Mobile Autonomous Robotic Swarms (MARS). Lunar Outpost developed MARS for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and U.S. Space Force SpaceWERX. The mission will conduct decentralised, cross-domain swarm operations in low Earth orbit,…
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ESA awards Rohde & Schwarz for 30 Years of European Satellite Navigation
The European Space Agency (ESA) marked 30 years of European satellite navigation with a grand celebration at its research and technology centre, honoring key contributors who have shaped the journey of systems like Galileo and EGNOS, which have positioned Europe as a global leader in satellite navigation. Among the honorees was Rohde & Schwarz, recognized for…