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May 15, 2020

Massive Online Open Course on GPS Still Available for Those in Lockdown — and Those Who Aren’t

Just like the kids valiantly doing their homework during this strange, removed time, PNT enthusiasts young and old around the world can put their isolation to good use by honing skills at home. “GPS: An Introduction to Satellite Navigation,” the massive online open course created by Frank van Diggelen and the late Per Enge, is available on YouTube.

Stanford, ESA Challenging AI to Pinpoint State of Drifting Satellites

With a collection of some of the best researchers in space and aeronautics involved, the sky may indeed just be the limit.

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Stanford University are challenging global artificial intelligence (AI) specialists to train software to judge the position and orientation of a drifting satellite with a single glance. Such a skill could be used in the future for servicing or salvaging spacecraft, according to the ESA.