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February 7, 2024

Advanced Space’s CAPSTONE Mission Surpasses 440 Days of Lunar Operations, Testing PNT Technologies

Advanced Space’s CAPSTONE mission has been operating near the Moon for over 440 days, focusing on testing Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies in a cislunar environment. The mission, officially known as the Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment, aims to demonstrate new capabilities for spacecraft navigation and positioning in lunar space.

By Inside GNSS

February 6, 2024

First Steps Toward a Fully Operational LEO PNT Payload

The payload will augment existing GNSS constellations with additional navigation signals from LEO, while relying on GNSS for orbit determination and time synchronization.

By Inside GNSS

u-blox Unveils LTE-M Modules with Integrated GNSS for Enhanced Industrial Connectivity

Positioning and wireless communication technologies provider, u-blox, has announced the launch of two LTE-M cellular module series, the SARA-R52 and LEXI-R52. These modules are designed to meet the needs of industrial applications requiring both positioning and wireless communication capabilities.

By Inside GNSS

February 5, 2024

Developing A Truly Global RTK Network

How GEODNET’s blockchain-based decentralized network approach is scaling global GNSS correction network density and coverage.

By Inside GNSS

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Septentrio Launches AntaRx-Si3: A New GNSS/INS Smart Antenna for Tough Industrial Environments

Septentrio has announced the release of AntaRx-Si3, a GNSS/INS Smart Antenna housed in an ultra-rugged enclosure, designed for straightforward installation on machinery like agricultural robots. It combines Septentrio’s high-accuracy GNSS positioning with an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) within the same enclosure as the GNSS antenna, utilizing FUSE+ technology.

By Inside GNSS

Korea’s KASS Satellite Navigation System Officially Certified and Operational

The Korea Augmentation Satellite System (KASS), designed and implemented by Thales Alenia Space as the prime contractor, has been officially certified by Korean national authorities and has entered operational service. This system was developed in partnership with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) on behalf of the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT).

By Inside GNSS

February 1, 2024

Airoha Technology Launches AG3335MA GNSS Chip Series with AEC-Q100 Grade 2 Certification

Airoha Technology has announced the launch of its AG3335MA satellite positioning chip series at the end of December 2023. This new chip series has successfully passed the AEC-Q100 Grade 2 reliability qualification tests for automotive applications.

By Inside GNSS

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January 31, 2024

Analyzing GNSS Radio Frequency Interference Events in Canada

This study examines the frequency, type and severity of interference events at specific locations in the country, providing valuable insights into the use of detectors, the nature of interference encountered, their potential sources and the impact on GNSS-derived positions.

By Inside GNSS

BAE Systems Completes Critical Design Review for M-Code Advanced Military GPS Receiver

BAE Systems has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) Increment 2 Miniature Serial Interface (MSI) program, marking a significant milestone in the development of an advanced military GPS receiver and next-generation semiconductor. This development is part of a $247 million contract awarded in 2020 by the U.S. Space Force.

By Inside GNSS

January 30, 2024

Coping with Dynamics Using Bicomplex Numbers and Kalman Filter Tracking

A look at recent testing and the advantages of using KF tracking to process GNSS meta-signals.

By Daniele Borio and Melania Susi

January 29, 2024

Qualinx Partners with European Union Space Agency for GNSS Receiver Development

Qualinx, a company specializing in ultra-low power wireless tracking and connectivity semiconductors, has announced a partnership with the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA). This collaboration, under the Fundamental Elements EU R&D funding mechanism, aims to develop a consumer-grade, low-power GNSS receiver for EUSPA’s GNSS authentication service.

By Inside GNSS

January 27, 2024

Weekend Read: European Radio Navigation Plan 2023 Edition Released

On January 18 2024, the 2023 update of the European Radio Navigation Plan was made available online in five languages. The publication is a European Commission Staff Working Document, written by The Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS), in cooperation with the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Commission’s science and knowledge service.

By Inside GNSS

January 26, 2024

Munich Satellite Navigation Summit 2024: Exploring New Orbits and Synergies in GNSS

The Munich Satellite Navigation Summit, set to take place from March 20 to 22, 2024, has announced “GNSS Meets Friends in New Orbits – Potentials and Synergies!” as its theme. This event, which will be held both on-site and as a hybrid conference, is poised to delve into the evolving landscape of satellite navigation and its integration with other space-based technologies. Registration information for the in-person or virtual tracks can be found on the conference website.

By Inside GNSS

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Advanced Space’s CAPSTONE Mission Surpasses 440 Days of Lunar Operations, Testing PNT Technologies

First Steps Toward a Fully Operational LEO PNT Payload

u-blox Unveils LTE-M Modules with Integrated GNSS for Enhanced Industrial Connectivity

Developing A Truly Global RTK Network

Septentrio Launches AntaRx-Si3: A New GNSS/INS Smart Antenna for Tough Industrial Environments

Korea’s KASS Satellite Navigation System Officially Certified and Operational

Airoha Technology Launches AG3335MA GNSS Chip Series with AEC-Q100 Grade 2 Certification

Analyzing GNSS Radio Frequency Interference Events in Canada

BAE Systems Completes Critical Design Review for M-Code Advanced Military GPS Receiver

Coping with Dynamics Using Bicomplex Numbers and Kalman Filter Tracking

Qualinx Partners with European Union Space Agency for GNSS Receiver Development

Weekend Read: European Radio Navigation Plan 2023 Edition Released

Munich Satellite Navigation Summit 2024: Exploring New Orbits and Synergies in GNSS