GPS

1,184 articles

UK looking at alternatives to UK GPS plans
Jun 21, 2020 (Sputnik)
UK ministers are reportedly looking to revise plans for an independent satellite navigation system worth 5bln pounds ($6.18 billion) that was touted in 2018 as ...
Beidou satellite launch postponed over technical issues
Jun 16, 2020 (XNA)
The command said in a statement on Tuesday morning that "technical problems on products" of the Long March 3B carrier rocket were spotted during pre-launch chec...
China's BeiDou navigation enables smarter agricultural production
Jun 11, 2020 (XNA)
Nanjing Agricultural University has developed the BeiDou-tech-supported unmanned wheat seeding and harvesting technology, empowering agricultural production wit...
GPS III SV-08 core mate complete, space vehicle named for NASA Trailblazer
Jun 11, 2020 (SPX)
The two-day core mate consisted of using a 10-ton crane to lift and complete a 90-degree rotation of the satellite's system module, and then slowly lowering the...
China tests inter-satellite links of BeiDou navigation system
Jun 10, 2020 (XNA)
The tests showed that the inter-satellite links meet the demands of the construction of the global system, said Yuan Yong, a senior engineer from the control ce...
Penultimate BeiDou satellite starts operation in network
Jun 05, 2020 (XNA)
The satellite, launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center on March 9, is a geostationary earth orbit satellite of the BDS-3 system. It was developed by t...
First GPS 3 maneuver performed by 2nd Space Operations Squadron
Jun 03, 2020 (SPX)
The maneuver set a new standard for how GPS maneuvers should be conducted for the squadron that provides precision, navigation and timing signals to billions of...
Out-of-the-box spoofing mitigation with Galileo's OS-NMA service
May 25, 2020 (SPX)
But now, with the accuracy challenge all but solved, security is becoming a key factor slowing the development of new, lucrative business models and emerging cr...
Harnessing space to save lives at sea
May 25, 2020 (SPX)
The GSA-funded SARA (Search And Rescue Aid using high-accuracy EGNSS) project has developed a turnkey solution for search and rescue (SAR) and surveillance oper...
Galileo in high latitudes and harsh environments
May 18, 2020 (SPX)
Use of a Galileo-enabled receiver significantly increases the number of satellites in view. This, in turn, considerably reduces the time needed to obtain a posi...
New BeiDou satellite starts operation in network
May 14, 2020 (XNA)
The satellite will provide services in place of the 3rd BeiDou satellite, a geostationary earth orbit satellite of the BDS-2 system. The replacement will help r...
Velodyne Lidar announces multi-year sales agreement with GeoSLAM
May 08, 2020 (SPX)
Velodyne's Puck LITE sensors enable GeoSLAM systems to achieve data capture of intricate measurements from up to 100 meters away, delivering rapid results that ...
Galileo positioning aiding Covid-19 reaction
Apr 30, 2020 (ESA)
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus earlier this year, many apps have been developed that use satnav-based location data to monitor the global spread of the v...
Galileo Green Lane, easing pressure at the EU's internal borders
Apr 28, 2020 (SPX)
The COVID-19 outbreak represents a serious threat not only to public health, but also to the European economy. Lockdowns and other restrictive measures that are...
GPS celebrates 25th year of operation
Apr 28, 2020 (SPX)
On this date in 1995, the system reached full operational capability, meaning the system met all performance requirements. U.S. Air Force Space Command formally...
Quantum entanglement offers unprecedented precision for GPS, imaging and beyond
Apr 22, 2020 (SPX)
In a paper published in Physical Review Letters, University of Arizona engineering and optical sciences researchers, in collaboration with engineers from Genera...
India develops unique model to hit enemy targets without positioning error
Apr 22, 2020 (Sputnik)
In a major development that could have a wider impact, ranging from accurate aiming on enemy targets to scientific research in space weather, scientists from th...
Apple data show dramatic impact of virus on movement
Apr 15, 2020 (AFP)
The tool visualises the movement of people in dozens of major cities and countries around the world based on the number of requests made for directions on Apple...
USSF reschedules next GPS launch
Apr 08, 2020 (SPX)
The current GPS constellation is healthy, allowing for a strategic pause to ensure the health and safety of our force without operational impact. Originally sch...
China to launch last satellite for BeiDou navigation system in May
Apr 07, 2020 (XNA)
The new satellite is the 55th satellite of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System. It arrived at the launch site in Xichang on April 4, where it will be tested,...
Buy Advertising About Us Editorial & Other Enquiries Privacy statement
The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, is Copyright 1995-2026 Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principles for news reporting and research purposes.