Microchip launches new device for LEO space apps

January 24, 2023

Microchip Technology has launched the MIC69303RT 3A Low-Dropout Voltage Regulator, a radiation-tolerant power management device for space application developers.

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Mega-constellations of hundreds or even thousands of low-orbiting satellites offer a means of acquiring continuous coverage for telecommunications services or Earth observation. (Image: ESA)

ESA plans for low-orbiting navigation satellites

October 31, 2022

News from the European Space Agency (ESA) Satellite navigation is headed closer to users. ESA’s Navigation Directorate is […]

This article is tagged with ESA, European Space Agency, FutureNAV, LEO, low Earth orbit, Navigation Directorate, PNT, satellite navigation, satnav signals and posted in GNSS, Latest News

Xona Engineer Nick Manglaviti setting up hardware-in-the-loop testing at Xona’s R&D lab in San Mateo, California. (Photo: Xona Space Systems)

Lockheed Martin invests in Xona’s commercial navigation constellation

August 9, 2022

Xona Space Systems, a company developing navigation technologies from low-Earth orbit (LEO), has received investment backing from numerous […]

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Data shows how successful baseline validation testing of Spirent's inertial simulation model as compared to real world inertial system performance. Photo: Spirent Federal Systems

New approaches improve PNT resilience

July 11, 2022

We discussed complementary PNT with Roger Hart, head of engineering and Jeff Martin, head of sales at Spirent Federal.

This article is tagged with complementary PNT, GNSS, GNSS simulators, inertial sensors, low Earth orbit, M-code, sensor fusion, simulation technology, Spirent Federal Systems, urban canyons and posted in Complementary PNT, From the Magazine, Simulators

Xona’s first demonstration mission successfully completed testing at Experior Laboratories and prepares for launch on a Falcon 9 in May. (Photo: Xona)

Xona’s private GNSS satellite passes pre-launch testing

May 10, 2022

Xona has completed environmental testing for its upcoming demo mission, a significant step towards realizing its high-performance commercial […]

This article is tagged with Huginn, LEO PNT service, low Earth orbit, PNT service, Pulsar constellation, small satellites, Xona Space Systems and posted in Featured Stories, GNSS, Latest News, Timing

Xona Space readies for launch of commercial PNT satellite

September 22, 2021

Xona Space Systems fully funded for first LEO satellite navigation mission Xona Space Systems is preparing for the […]

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Space debris endangers GPS

May 25, 2021

By Ken Eppens Founder and CEO, OrbitGuardians.com 19% of tracked space objects threaten GPS and other GNSS satellites. […]

This article is tagged with GPS satellites, LEO, low Earth orbit, medium Earth orbit, MEO, NASA, space debris and posted in Featured Stories, GNSS, Opinions

Jackson Labs offers miniature STL LEO receiver

February 17, 2021

The STL-2600 STL-capable receiver provides a GNSS-independent low SWaP-C UTC-time and location capability Jackson Labs Technologies Inc. (JLT), […]

This article is tagged with GNSS receiver, GNSS-independent, GPS Transcoder, indoor location, Jackson Labs Technologies, JLT, low Earth orbit, PNT receiver, Satelles, STL, STL-2600 and posted in Featured Stories, Latest News, OEM

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