Keywords: GPS


Nasa tests autonomous navigation technology for spacecraft

NASA has successfully tested a new navigation technology designed to allow spacecraft to determine their own positions and orbits by observing objects in space rather than relying entirely on signals from Earth-based navigation systems. The technology, known as FALCON, was tested as part of NASA’s......

Huawei prepares to launch the GT 7 Pro smartwatch

Huawei has unveiled the GT 7 Pro, a new premium smartwatch designed to combine a sophisticated build with advanced connectivity, health-monitoring features and fitness functions. The device is expected to enter international markets soon. The watch features a titanium frame combined with protective......

Japan launches sixth satellite for its homegrown positioning system

Japan has successfully expanded its independent satellite-navigation capabilities with the launch of the sixth satellite of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), known as Michibiki. The mission is part of Tokyo’s long-term effort to strengthen the country’s positioning infrastructure......

South Korea and US to hold joint military drills amid evolving North Korean threats

South Korea and the United States will conduct major joint military exercises from August 17 to 27, with this year’s drills placing greater emphasis on emerging threats including drones, GPS disruption and cyberattacks. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise will also test the ability......

Researchers build a phonon laser that could one day replace GPS

Researchers at the University of Rochester and the Rochester Institute of Technology have developed a new type of laser that manipulates sound particles rather than light, a breakthrough they say could eventually contribute to navigation systems immune to jamming. The findings, published March 30 in......