Receivers Galileo u-blox explores how Celeste LEO PNT complements GNSS for mass market Published April 13, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Low-Earth-orbit signals add increased signal strength, geometry diversity and robustness to GNSS. U-blox, a global leader in positioning and short-range communication technologies for automotive, industrial and consumer markets, is exploring how the introduction of low-Earth-orbit (LEO) signals can complement and integrate with existing GNSS to support mass-market positioning solutions. The announcement comes following the launch […] Read more » Celeste ESA NAVISP program GNSS receivers LEO satellites LEO-PNT mass market NAVISP OEM u-blox
Simulators Defense Rohde & Schwarz enables Xona Pulsar signal simulation for next-generation navigation devices Published April 13, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion New test capability supports device manufacturers preparing for Xona’s commercial LEO navigation constellation. Rohde & Schwarz is providing signal simulation capabilities supporting Pulsar, the next-generation satellite navigation service developed by Xona. The new functionality enables manufacturers to test Pulsar capabilities in production settings using Rohde & Schwarz signal generators, providing an accessible pathway for validating […] Read more » LEO Rohde & Schwarz Xona Xona PULSAR Xona Space Systems
Galileo Beyond Gravity delivers key payload components for ESA’s Celeste Published April 13, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Beyond Gravity has delivered key payload components for the ESA’s Celeste project aimed at making existing satellite navigation systems more accurate and resilient. The first demo satellites were launched into space on March 28. Beyond Gravity wants to further extend its payload offerings. The European Space Agency (ESA) is embarking on a demonstration mission of […] Read more » Beyond Gravity Celeste ESA FoX electronics platform in-orbit demonstrator LEO-PNT satellite payload
Galileo GNSS ESA’s Celeste IOD-1 satellite transmits first navigation signal Published April 13, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Celeste will test a complementary low-Earth-orbit layer for Galileo for more robust and accurate navigation. At 10:38 CET on April 8, the Celeste IOD-1 satellite, developed by GMV and Alén Space under the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Celeste In-Orbit Demonstrator (IOD) program, successfully transmitted its navigation signal for the first time. The reception of the signal from the Celeste IOD-1 satellite, […] Read more » Celeste Celeste IOD-1 ESA GMV in-orbit demonstrator LEO satellite
Timing Net Insight leads development of next-generation PNT technology Published April 9, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Focusing on timing synchronization, the project is supported by ESA NAVISP on behalf of the Swedish National Space Agency to advance resilient timing and positioning. Net Insight has been awarded a development project through the European Space Agency’s Navigation Innovation and Support Program (NAVISP), a European program designed to foster innovation in the PNT domain and strengthen […] Read more » critical infrastructure ESA NAVISP Net Insight PNT Sweden Swedish National Space Agency\ time synchronization
GNSS Defense GPS Lockheed Martin secures $105M contract for GPS IIIF operations Published April 9, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Lockheed Martin has received a potential $105 million firm-fixed-price task order from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to supportGPS IIIF launch and on-orbit testing. The award covers services related to the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP) operational control system. This includes support for launch, early orbit operations and eventual disposal of GPS IIIF satellites (space vehicles […] Read more » government contract GPS III GPS IIIF GPS satellites Lockheed Martin
GNSS GPS GPS III ground control contract held by RTX could be canceled Published April 9, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion The U.S. Space Force is considering canceling the contract held by RTX (formerly Raytheon) to develop the GPS III ground control system, according to a report in Air & Space Forces Magazine. GPS OCX, the Next-Generation Operational Control Segment, has long been beleagured by cost overruns and deadline delays. Established in 2010, the GPS OCX […] Read more » GPS III GPS OCX Ground Control System RTX Space Force
Defense SWF: GNSS interference a key issue for space security Published April 9, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion The Secure World Foundation’s annual report, “Global Counterspace Capabilities: An Open Source Assessment,” is now available. The 2026 edition compiles and assesses publicly available information on counterspace capabilities being developed by 13 countries across five categories: co-orbital, direct-ascent, electronic warfare, directed energy and cyber. The report discusses jamming against GNSS and other position, navigation and timing (PNT) […] Read more » counterspace GNSS interference GNSS jamming Secure World Foundation
Transportation FAA updates GNSS Interference Resource Guide Published April 7, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated its GNSS Interference Resource Guide with updated information on GNSS vulnerabilities and general edits throughout. The FAA’s Flight Technologies and Procedures Division (AFS-400) developed the guide to provide U.S. operators and pilots with the most current information regarding GPS and GNSS jamming and spoofing. According to the […] Read more » aviation FAA maritime
Uncategorized Unifly & Nexova complete NAVISP phase to advance cyber-resilient U-space operations Published April 7, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Unifly, in cooperation with Nexova, have successfully completed the SecureUTM 2 Phase I under the European Space Agency’s (ESA) NAVISP program, with emphasis on mitigating GNSS jamming and spoofing. The project establishes a certification-aligned, risk-driven cybersecurity foundation for secure, resilient and scalable unmanned traffic management (UTM) and U-space services across Europe. As drone operations grow in complexity […] Read more » ESA GNSS jamming GNSS spoofing NAVISP Nexova U-space Unifly unmanned traffic management UTM
