{"id":90771,"date":"2026-10-14T21:52:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T13:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/trustpoint-and-calian-deliver-industrys-first-mass-market-ready-c-band-gnss-antenna\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T21:52:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T13:52:17","slug":"trustpoint-and-calian-deliver-industrys-first-mass-market-ready-c-band-gnss-antenna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/trustpoint-and-calian-deliver-industrys-first-mass-market-ready-c-band-gnss-antenna\/","title":{"rendered":"TrustPoint\u00a0and Calian Deliver Industry\u2019s First Mass-Market Ready C-band GNSS Antenna"},"content":{"rendered":"

WASHINGTON, October 14, 2026\u2013(BUSINESS WIRE) \u2014 TrustPoint, the world leader in C-band GNSS building the most advanced satellite navigation system in low earth orbit, today announced that Calian has successfully demonstrated the industry\u2019s first commercially manufacturable C-band GNSS antenna against TrustPoint\u2019s live orbital signal.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Through multiple live-signal tests, the antenna reliably acquired and maintained reception of TrustPoint\u2019s C-band broadcast from orbit, marking a significant milestone in the development of the ecosystem for resilient, GPS-independent Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT).<\/p>\n

Calian brings decades of experience supporting defense, space, satellite communications and GNSS programs worldwide, delivering mission-critical technologies across national security, aerospace and commercial markets. The successful demonstration represents more than an antenna milestone. It is another step toward building a resilient and scalable PNT ecosystem capable of supporting users when GPS availability cannot be assumed.<\/p>\n

As operators increasingly face contested and GPS-challenged environments, TrustPoint\u2019s C-band architecture offers a powerful complement to traditional GNSS. Operating in a less congested frequency band, C-band signals provide inherent resistance to jamming, support smaller antennas, reduce ionospheric error and improve availability in urban environments. These advantages make C-band particularly attractive for defense applications, autonomous systems and critical infrastructure operators that require dependable navigation and timing under challenging conditions.<\/p>\n

By combining TrustPoint\u2019s next-generation C-band signal architecture with commercially scalable hardware developed by industry leaders like Calian, the industry moves closer to delivering operationally relevant navigation capabilities designed for contested and denied environments. The successful test campaign demonstrates a direct path toward deploying resilient PNT at scale using commercially manufacturable hardware.<\/p>\n

\u201cCalian has spent years building antennas the GNSS industry already trusts. Now they\u2019ve built one for C-band, and we validated it against a live signal in orbit,\u201d said Anil Goparaju, Head of Product at TrustPoint<\/strong>. \u201cWhat\u2019s exciting is how quickly the ecosystem around TrustPoint\u2019s signal is taking shape. Every product partner that integrates and validates against our signal expands the set of real-world options available to customers and moves resilient, GPS-independent PNT closer to broad deployment.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFor decades, Calian has supported defense, space and commercial customers with mission-critical antenna and RF technologies operating in some of the world\u2019s most demanding environments,\u201d said Christopher Russell, Vice President of Global Sales & Growth at Calian<\/strong>. \u201cExtending that expertise to C-band was a natural next step. This achievement demonstrates not only the adaptability of our antenna portfolio, but also our commitment to advancing the next generation of resilient LEO PNT capabilities that customers can trust when performance matters most.\u201d<\/p>\n

The antenna demonstration is one of several initiatives underway as part of TrustPoint\u2019s broader partnership with Calian. The companies are also collaborating on development of a multi-band antenna capable of receiving L1\/L5 and C-band signals, expanding the range of hardware options available to commercial and defense users seeking resilient access to TrustPoint\u2019s navigation services.<\/p>\n

The milestone also builds on TrustPoint\u2019s successful demonstration of C-band positioning on NovAtel receivers in GPS-denied environments, further expanding the growing ecosystem of hardware capable of supporting resilient navigation. Together, these advancements reinforce continued momentum toward operational deployment of GPS-independent PNT solutions.<\/p>\n

The next phase represents a major step toward operational deployment. Under a Tactical Funding Increase contract with the U.S. Space Force, TrustPoint is establishing a full end-to-end PNT system consisting of four satellites and four ground stations, with live trilateration and initial operational services targeted within 12 months. This deployment will mark a significant advancement toward delivering a modern, commercially scalable complement to legacy GNSS infrastructure.<\/p>\n

\u201cC-band has already proven its value across numerous industries and applications. It was only a matter of time before PNT caught on,\u201d said Patrick Shannon, Founder and CEO of TrustPoint<\/strong>. \u201cWe anticipate a future where C-band GNSS is integrated into every device, ultimately defining tomorrow\u2019s automated world by bringing true resilience to navigation and timing.\u201d<\/p>\n

About TrustPoint<\/strong><\/p>\n

TrustPoint is the world leader in C-band GNSS, building the most advanced satellite navigation system in low earth orbit. Its resilient, GPS-independent PNT delivers precise, reliable positioning, navigation and timing, powering autonomous systems, critical infrastructure, national security and consumer applications. TrustPoint isn\u2019t just solving navigation for today. It\u2019s building the infrastructure that will enable the world of proliferated autonomy.<\/p>\n

Learn more at www.trustpointgps.com<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

About Calian<\/strong><\/p>\n

www.calian.com<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

For over 40 years, Calian has delivered mission-critical solutions when failure is not an option. Trusted worldwide, we empower organizations in critical industries to overcome obstacles, manage risks and drive progress. By combining the expertise of our people, proven industry insight, cutting-edge technology, bold innovation and global reach, we deliver tailored solutions that solve complex challenges. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with over 6,000 people around the world, Calian\u2019s solutions protect lives, strengthen security, foster global connectivity and drive economic progress, making a lasting impact where and when it matters most.\u202fProduct or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

WASHINGTON, October 14, 2026\u2013(BUSINESS WIRE) \u2014 TrustPoint, the world leader in C-band GNSS building the most advanced satellite navigation system in low earth orbit, today announced that Calian has successfully demonstrated the industry\u2019s first commercially manufacturable C-band GNSS antenna against TrustPoint\u2019s live orbital signal. Through multiple live-signal tests, the antenna reliably acquired and maintained reception of TrustPoint\u2019s C-band broadcast […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-90771","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90771"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=90771"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90771\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=90771"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=90771"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=90771"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}