Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engineering, Policy, and Design
The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing for the inaugural launch of the Celeste LEO-PNT in-orbit demonstration mission with the first two satellites scheduled to lift off no earlier than 24 March, aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from the company’s Māhia Launch Complex in New Zealand.
By Inside GNSS
A new EUSPA–Thales Alenia Space framework contract advances the European GNSS Service Demonstrator, enabling smooth deployment of future EU Space services while engaging users and developers.
By Inside GNSS
In a high-level discussion at the recent European Space Conference in Brussels, GMV General Manager of Navigation Systems Miguel Romay framed the future of Europe’s satellite navigation ambitions around three priorities. “The key parameters,” he said, “are service continuity, resilience, and innovation.”
By Peter Gutierrez
Safran Electronics & Defense has signed an agreement to acquire French navigation specialist Syntony GNSS, further consolidating its position in the resilient PNT market three years after bringing Orolia into the group.
By Inside GNSS
Among other things highlighting the need for resilient positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) is noted GNSS interference across Eastern Europe, particularly in geopolitically sensitive maritime regions.
By Peter Gutierrez
As concerns over GNSS vulnerability mount, Dutch technology company Syntony is drawing increased attention for its work on terrestrial-based positioning and timing services designed to complement satellite-based navigation, particularly in the maritime domain.
By Peter Gutierrez
Reliable positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) will be a fundamental capability in a new era of lunar exploration.
By Peter Gutierrez
Project establishes innovative test framework to help UK operators, providers and suppliers adopt best practice and benchmark success.
By Inside GNSS
New 7.10.00 firmware for OEM7 receivers is designed to improve tracking, PPP and RTK performance under scintillation, foliage and urban-canyon conditions.
By Inside GNSS
European Space Agency (ESA) NAVISP-funded project LOCFIT (‘Localization for IoT and tracking’), led by Thales Alenia Space France with partners Qascom, Kinéis and Traxens, has explored infrastructure-based position-bounding solutions that exploit satellite uplink measurements from connected devices.
By Peter Gutierrez
The agreement ensures Europe’s satellite-based augmentation continues enhancing navigation for aviation and other critical users and lowering emissions.
By Inside GNSS
Citing threats to safety, coastal nations of the Baltic and North Seas, along with Iceland, have proclaimed in an open letter they are done tolerating violations of international maritime law and norms.
By Dana A. Goward
The companies are introducing IroNav, an alternative navigation system that combines visual navigation with GNSS anti-jamming to keep small UAVs on mission when satellite signals are disrupted or unavailable, according to product information.
By Inside GNSS
