QinetiQ and Xona Space Systems have demonstrated how GPS navigation can be bolstered by using LEO satellites during the first UK tests of Xona’s new satellite navigation system, Pulsar. This […]
PNT
Microchip’s GNSS disciplined oscillator modules enable easy PNT tech integration
Aerospace and defense applications rely on Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) technology for mission-critical accuracy and reliability—however, integrating PNT into a design requires extensive domain knowledge in this area. To […]
U.S. Space Force’s L3Harris-built NTS-3 satellite successfully launches
The L3Harris-built (NYSE: LHX) advanced Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) has successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan rocket. NTS-3 is the Department of […]
ULA, GO Vulcan! GO Centaur! GO USSF-106! and they did!
ULA’s recap: The United launch Alliance rocket departed Space Launch Complex-41 on Tuesday night at 8:56 p.m. EDT. The GEM 63XL solid rocket boosters burned for approximately 90 seconds and […]
L3Harris NTS-3 NAVSAT preparing for launch
As the prime contractor of NTS-3, L3Harris is preparing its Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) for launch following successful tests earlier in 2024—designed, built, and tested by L3Harris, NTS-3 is the […]
Xona Pulsar satellites to leverage Astroscale tech for resilient, responsible navigation
Astroscale Ltd. (“Astroscale UK”), the UK subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc., has agreed to provide Xona Space Systems with next-generation docking plates for integration into Xona’s growing constellation of LEO […]
Honeywell Aerospace awarded U.S. Government contracts to develop quantum sensor-based navigation systems
Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HON) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to participate in the Transition of Quantum Sensing (TQS) program. The program […]
L3Harris has the future of PNT ready now
L3Harris recently demonstrated a cutting-edge Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solution for the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command that is adaptable to different platforms, is fully reprogrammable on-orbit, […]
Xona Space Systems has launched their Pulsar-0 PNT satellite
Xona Space Systems has launched Pulsar-0, the first production-class satellite in the company’s LEO constellation that will bring accuracy and affordable resiliency to industries across defense, construction, agriculture, mining, critical […]
JAXA selected Spirent’s industry-first Lunar PNT simulation solution to support lunar navigation program
Spirent Communications plc (LSE:SPT) last month was selected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to provide a pioneering lunar positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) simulation solution. This industry-first technology […]