September 16, 2014

Harold Martin Returns to PNT NCO as Director

[SIGNALS Exclusive] Harold W. "Stormy" Martin III will be the new director of the National Coordination Office (NCO) for Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), the focal point for federal agencies working out GPS policy issues. (more)
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ESA Outlines Efforts to Rescue Wayward Galileo Satellites

The European Space Agency (ESA) released dramatic illustrations today (September 16, 2014) of the orbital locations of the two errant Galileo spacecraft launched on August 22, the intended orbit, and the locations of four In-Orbit Validation (IOV) satellites. (more)

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Move to Allow GNSS-Interfering Pseudolites Emerges in Europe

Two European proposals to allow pseudolites in the protected frequencies used by GPS and Galileo could soon be adopted, creating a potential interference risk to GNSS receivers and hampering efforts to protect satellite navigation spectrum, experts say. (more)

Gen. John E. Hyten Interview: New AFSPC Commander Takes a Look at the GNSS

As the new commander of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) Gen. John E. Hyten is responsible for all the service's space programs including the Global Positioning System. He discussed his priorities with Inside GNSS in a series of Q&As. (more)

GSA, Eurocontrol Agree to Cooperate on GNSS-Based Efforts to Improve Air Navigation

The European GNSS Agency (GSA) and Eurocontrol have signed a new cooperation agreement to jointly contribute to the implementation of European Union GNSS policies as they apply to the field of aviation. (more)

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