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APRIL 8, 2020
 
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Coronavirus delays GPS III SV03 launch until June
   
The United States Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center has decided to reschedule the launch of GPS III SV03 (GPS III-3) from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station to minimize the potential of COVID-19 exposure to the launch crew and early-orbit operators.
 
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Schriever stays operational despite COVID-19
   
Despite the worldwide COVID-19 response, the 50th Space Wing at Schriever Air Force Base continues to execute its critical operations, while ensuring the proper steps are taken to maintain airmen’s health and well-being.
 
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Orolia to host industry discussion on PNT Executive Order
Orolia will host an industry discussion online at 2 p.m. ET on May 7 on the Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Executive Order. The PNT Coffee Talk event will be held online and is open to those interested in learning more and discussing this national priority from the industry and government perspectives.
 
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US Space Force accepts control of GPS III SV02 amidst global pandemic
The second GPS III satellite, nicknamed Magellan, has been designated healthy and usable. According to a Notice of Advisory to Navstar Users (NANU) issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, the satellite has been designated usable as of April 1, 1945 ZULU.
 
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Final steps underway to operationalize new GPS M-code signal
The final steps to fully enable the ultra-secure, jam-resistant military code (M-code) signal on GPS are now underway. As part of the U.S. military’s effort to modernize GPS, the U.S. Space Force has been steadily upgrading its existing GPS Ground Operational Control System (OCS).
 
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United Technologies and Raytheon complete merger
 
Raytheon Technologies Corporation announced the successful completion of the all-stock merger of equals transaction between Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation on April 3.The deal follows the completion by United Technologies of its previously announced spin-offs of its Carrier and Otis businesses.
 
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Fortem Technologies ships DroneHunter F700 C-AUS
 
Fortem Technologies Inc. is now shipping its artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled F700 DroneHunter. The F700 is a safe, effective deterrent against a rising number of careless and criminal drones, the company said.
 
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Raytheon to replace computer hardware on new GPS ground system
The U.S. Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center’s GPS Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) program on March 26 instructed Raytheon to replace the computer hardware in OCX prior to system delivery.
 
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Cobham secures UK contract for GNSS anti-jamming
 
Cobham Aerospace Connectivity will research advanced GNSS anti-jam techniques for the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense. The research contract was awarded by the Ministry of Defense’s Defence Equipment and Support office.
 
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Draganfly tapped to detect dangerous unexploded landmines
Draganfly Inc., a leading North American-based commercial drone company, is partnering with Windfall Geotek to develop drone-based solutions for landmine detection.
 
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Defense contracts spur growth of counter drone company
 
Citadel Defense continues to experience rapid growth after being awarded several significant Defense and Homeland Security contracts for its C-UAS (counter unmanned aircraft systems) solutions.
 
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  FROM THE MAGAZINE
 
 
 
Drones equipped with GNSS, inertial a game changer
 
UAV users are taking on productive, innovative tasks that couldn’t previously be done, or finishing projects surprisingly quickly and more affordably than ever before. Check out some case studies proving this.
 
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Delair drones mine for data
 
Find out how Delair drones are being used as survey and analysis tools.
 
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  UPCOMING WEBINAR
 
Smarter Decisions From Above: How to Optimize Aerial & Drone Survey Programs
 
Date: April 30
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Summary: Using intelligent aerial data helps geospatial and surveying companies make profitable business decisions. Full-scale aerial surveillance with real location intelligence helps optimize productivity and improve accuracy. In this webinar, you will discover how to build an aerial imagery program that includes complementary content, from UAV to fixed-wing aircraft.
 
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