Space & Earth Defense Advanced GNSS ionospheric sensor sent into orbit Published April 7, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has successfully launched the GNSS Orbiting Situational Awareness Sensor (GOSAS), one of three advanced experimental payloads. GOSAS was aboard the Space Test Program’s (STP) Satellite-7, which launched at 4:33 a.m. PDT on April 7 from VandenbergU.S. Space Force (USSF) Base, California. The other payloads are the Lasersheet Anomaly Resolution […] Read more » CubeSat GNSS Orbiting Situational Awareness Sensor GOSAS ionosphere Naval Research Laboratory Space Test Program space weather
Uncategorized Galileo’s LuGRE proven for Moon navigation Published April 7, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion With the first manned Artemis mission to the Moon underway, the European Space Agency reminds us it has already accomplished testing of a GNSS receiver for Moon missions. News from the European Space Agency In 2025, history was made as a navigation receiver on the Moon determined its position in real time using signals from […] Read more »
Survey Survey to determine highest mountain peak in Bangladesh Published April 7, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion A government-sponsored survey has set out to find the highest peak in Bangladesh. Field teams for the Survey department under the Ministry of Defense have begun field work in the remote hill areas of Ruma and Thanchi upazilas in Bandarban district. The survey, taking place April 4-12, will use modern geodetic methods and advanced GNSS […] Read more » Bangladesh mountains survey
Uncategorized Mikroe offers XSens MTi-8 Click board for RTK GNSS and INS Published April 3, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion XSens MTi-8 Click is a new compact add-on board designed for RTK-supported high-accuracy positioning and orientation tracking in demanding outdoor embedded applications. It is based on the MTI-8-5A, an RTK-enhanced GNSS/INS module from Xsens that combines GNSS positioning with advanced inertial sensing and real-time sensor fusion. The compact Click add-on boards enable developers to rapidly provide proof-of-concept, then prototype and […] Read more » click board GNSS RTK board INS MIKROE Xsens
Receivers Antennas FXP30x and PC30x series antennas from Taoglas combine GNSS, cellular and Wi-Fi Published April 3, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Taoglas is now offering the FXP30x and PC30x series of high-performance embedded combination antennas, a new family of compact antennas designed to support GNSS, cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity for space-constrained electronic devices. Both series enable engineers to integrate multiple wireless technologies within a single antenna, reducing device component count while simplifying device design, speeding up assembly times and accelerating […] Read more » FXP30x series GNSS antenna PC30x series Taoglas
Defense Receivers Transportation VIAVI partners with Ground Control to enable assured maritime vessel tracking Published April 2, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion VIAVI Solutions is partnering with satellite communications and positioning solutions provider Ground Control to integrate its Secure µPNT STL-1000 into the RockFLEET Assured asset tracking and assured navigation solution. Viavi’s Secure µPNT STL-1000 is a compact software-defined receiver designed to operate with the Viavi SecureTime altGNSS LEO services. Delivering precise timing with holdover capability, it enables tracking, authentication and assured navigation in […] Read more » ground control maritime tracking RockFLEET Assured VIAVI
Defense Autonomous VectorNav introduces high-G capability across tactical IMU and GNSS/INS series Published April 1, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion New 95G and 250G accelerometers and 4000°/sec gyroscope ranges deliver navigation solution integrity in high-dynamic environments, supporting interceptors, missiles and hypersonic platforms. VectorNav Technologies has announced 95G and 250G accelerometer and 4000°/sec gyroscope ranges across its Tactical Series inertial measurement unit (IMU) and inertial navigation system (INS) product line. The enhancement directly addresses urgent requirements […] Read more » defense GNSS/INS tactical VectorNav VectorNav Technologies
Transportation Space & Earth ArkEdge builds micro-satellite constellation for maritime real-time tracking Published April 1, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion ArkEdge Space successfully launched its micro-satellite AE1a on March 30, and has begun initial checkout following the establishment of communications through test radio signals. AE1a is a technology demonstration satellite developed to advance maritime digitalization by enabling wide-area, real-time vessel tracking and communications. The satellite adopts ArkEdge Space’s standardized 6U satellite bus in its large-antenna configuration. In […] Read more » ArkEdge Space maritime micro-satellite shipping technology demonstration VDES receiver
Survey CHC Navigation announces major updates to GNSS receivers and iBase Published April 1, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion CHC Navigation has announced major updates to its i93, i85 and i76 GNSS receivers, as well as the iBase professional base station. The updates are designed to further improve positioning stability, simplify field setup, and expand operational capability across demanding surveying environments. Enhanced RTK performance with the CHCNAV StellaX GNSS chipThe updated i93, i85 and […] Read more » base station CHC Navigation CHCNAV GNSS receivers iBae PointSky RTK StellaX
Timing Complementary PNT Defense Infleqtion launches quantum timing solution with Safran partnership Published April 1, 2026 By Tracy Cozzens Join the Discussion Infleqtion has announced availability of its first quantum-enabled precision timing solution delivered as part of the company’s partnership with Safran Electronics & Defense. The new solution includes Infleqtion’s Tiqker quantum optical clock, which has been integrated and validated with Safran’s White Rabbit and SecureSync systems. Modern systems, from financial markets to military operations, telecom networks […] Read more » Infleqtion quantum clocks quantum technology SecureSync Tiqker White Rabbit
