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Galileo GNSS Satellites Successfully Launched Into Orbit by SpaceX

Galileo satellites GM25 and FM27 were successfully launched into orbit from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 27. Thierry Breton, Commissioner of the Internal Market of the European Union, confirmed via X, “2 new Galileo satellites successfully launched last night. Awaiting Ariane6, the 2024 launches are crucial for Galileo’s resilience, robustness and continuity of its civilian & military applications. Galileo deployment will continue in 2025.”

By Inside GNSS

April 28, 2024

Topcon Announces Plans for New Manufacturing Facility in Germany

Topcon Positioning Systems has announced a new manufacturing facility will be built in Geisenheim, Germany, near Frankfurt, for the company’s Topcon Electronics operation. The announcement was made during a groundbreaking ceremony on April 16.

By Inside GNSS

NaviBlind uses a mobile app and a GNSS wearable to help the blind; Image courtesy NaviBlind

April 25, 2024

New GNSS-based Aid for the Blind

A Danish company, NaviBlind ApS, develops products that help blind and visually impaired people get around outdoors, enabling them to orient themselves and navigate in new and changing urban environments.

By Peter Gutierrez

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April 23, 2024

An Update on GPS III/IIIF: An Exclusive Interview with the Lockheed Martin Vice President of Navigation Systems

At this year’s Space Symposium, the preeminent gathering of the international space community, Inside GNSS had the opportunity to sit down with Malik Musawwir, Vice President of Navigation Systems at Lockheed Martin Space.

April 17, 2024

MerlinTPS Advances GNSS-Independent Positioning at PNTAX

MerlinTPS tested its Terrestrial Positioning System (TPS) at the Department of Defense’s PNT Assessment Exercises (PNTAX), demonstrating resilience against electromagnetic radio frequency interference. This test positions TPS as an alternative to GNSS-based systems in environments where GNSS is compromised or unavailable.

By Inside GNSS

uAvionix Secures FAA Contract to Enhance C-Band Frequency Management for UAS

uAvionix has been awarded a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expand C-Band frequency management for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Command and Control (C2) communications across regional operations.

By Inside GNSS

April 16, 2024

NextNav Petitions FCC for New Spectrum Band

NextNav is asking the FCC to add a new spectrum solution in the Lower 900 MHz band (902-928 MHz band) to complement and backup GPS. The modernized Lower 900 MHz band plan creates access to 15 MHz of low-band spectrum for 5G services.

By Inside GNSS

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April 15, 2024

Inertial Labs Partners with FT Technologies to Enhance Navigation Accuracy for UAVs

Inertial Labs has announced a new development in its navigation solutions by integrating the FT743-D-SM Acoustic Resonance air speed sensor from FT Technologies into its inertial navigation systems (INS).

By Inside GNSS

April 9, 2024

TrustPoint Secures AFWERX Phase II Contract to Advance GNSS Solutions for the US Air Force

TrustPoint, a commercial GPS and navigation technology company, has been awarded a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract by AFWERX, totaling $1.6 million. This contract focuses on the development of advanced, resilient navigation applications to meet critical challenges faced by the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

By Inside GNSS

April 3, 2024

PPP Corrections: A Need for Greater Accuracy

Performance evaluation of PPP correction services for Galileo HAS and QZSS MADOCA-PPP.

By Inside GNSS

March 29, 2024

Honeywell Announces Acquisition of Civitanavi Systems to Boost Autonomous Aerospace Operations and European Presence

In a strategic move to enhance its offerings in autonomous operations within the aerospace sector, Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has revealed plans to acquire Civitanavi Systems S.p.A. (Civitanavi) (Euronext Milan Exchange: BIT: CNS), a leading provider of high-precision inertial navigation and stabilization solutions.

By Inside GNSS

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March 28, 2024

Hexagon and CMC Electronics Announce Collaboration to Advance GNSS Aviation Tech

CMC Electronics and the Autonomy & Positioning division of Hexagon, which includes the Hexagon | NovAtel brand, have unveiled an innovative advancement in GNSS positioning technology. This partnership has resulted in the creation of a multi-constellation, multi-frequency (MCMF) GNSS platform, aiming to set new benchmarks in aviation navigation and safety.

By Inside GNSS

Keysight bids $1.46 billion for Spirent, Overtaking Viavi’s Bid

Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) has announced its intent to purchase Spirent Communications (OTCPK:SPMYY) (OTCPK:SPNUF), placing a higher bid than Viavi Solutions (VIAV) for the acquisition of the U.K.-based company specializing in telecom network testing, according to Bloomberg News.

By Inside GNSS

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Galileo GNSS Satellites Successfully Launched Into Orbit by SpaceX

Topcon Announces Plans for New Manufacturing Facility in Germany

New GNSS-based Aid for the Blind

An Update on GPS III/IIIF: An Exclusive Interview with the Lockheed Martin Vice President of Navigation Systems

MerlinTPS Advances GNSS-Independent Positioning at PNTAX

uAvionix Secures FAA Contract to Enhance C-Band Frequency Management for UAS

NextNav Petitions FCC for New Spectrum Band

Inertial Labs Partners with FT Technologies to Enhance Navigation Accuracy for UAVs

TrustPoint Secures AFWERX Phase II Contract to Advance GNSS Solutions for the US Air Force

PPP Corrections: A Need for Greater Accuracy

Honeywell Announces Acquisition of Civitanavi Systems to Boost Autonomous Aerospace Operations and European Presence

Hexagon and CMC Electronics Announce Collaboration to Advance GNSS Aviation Tech

Keysight bids $1.46 billion for Spirent, Overtaking Viavi’s Bid