FEBRUARY 18, 2020
 
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Third GPS III arrives at Cape Canaveral for April launch
 
GPS III SV03 — nicknamed “Columbus” — is the latest of up to 32 next-generation GPS III/GPS III Follow-On satellites Lockheed Martin has designed and is building to help the Space Force modernize GPS with new technology and capabilities.
 
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L3Harris passes critical design review for digital GPS IIIF payload
 
L3Harris Technologies passed the critical design review phase in development of a fully digital navigation payload for the U.S. Air Force’s GPS III Follow-On satellites.
 
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Executive Order requires resilience of critical PNT infrastructure
 
President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order establishing a comprehensive national policy to promote the responsible use of positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services by the federal government.
 
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Photo: U.S. Air Force/Paul Ridgeway
 
Report: DoD drone spoofed GPS on small aircraft
 
A small aircraft’s encounter with a likely military drone near Edwards Air Force Base resulted in navigation failure, according to a report filed with NASA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System.
 
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Mobile World Congress 2020 canceled due to coronavirus concerns
 
Mobile World Congress, which was set to take place Feb. 24-27 in Barcelona, has been canceled as a result of coronavirus concerns. Find out what GSMA CEO John Hoffman had to say about the cancellation.
 
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EGNOS payload enters service on Eutelsat 5 West B
 
The EGNOS payload aboard the Eutelsat 5 West B satellite has entered service, according to Eutelsat Communications.
 
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Photo: Septentrio  
Septentrio launches online shop for GNSS receivers
 
Septentrio has opened an online store shop.septentrio.com, selling high-performance GPS/GNSS module receivers.
 
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FAA, AUVSI to co-host fifth annual FAA UAS Symposium
 
The show will include four primary educational tracks, including public safety, technology and innovation, international and policy.
 
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Orolia’s Sarbe Evo line meets new Cospas-Sarsat requirements
 
The search-and-rescue beacon range has been improved to deliver upgraded operational capabilities, to meet the latest Cospas-Sarsat testability and maintenance requirements.
 
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Photo: Xag
 
Xag creates fund for drones disinfection program to fight coronavirus
 
According to Xag, the 5-million-yuan fund is committed to providing Xag’s agricultural drone users with technical support to properly carry out aerial disinfectant sprays that help curb the spread of virus.
 
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  FROM GPS WORLD MAGAZINE
 
 
 
Innovation: Integrity for safe navigation provided by GNSS service
 
Get a close look at Sapcorda’s new high-accuracy GNSS correction service for autonomous vehicles.
 
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Receiver innovators log trends and product launches — Part 2
 
In the second part of our receiver feature, top receiver manufacturers discuss what’s on the horizon for GNSS receivers.
 
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Cover photo: Trimble
 
  UPCOMING WEBINAR
 
How To Ensure Position Accuracy of GNSS Remote Feature Locations in Any Setting
 
Date: March 26
Sponsored Content by: Laser Technology Inc.
 
 
Summary: Combining laser range finders with your GNSS receiver, smart device, and preferred GIS mapping app, you can increase your workflow productivity by collecting data quicker and safer. Remove barriers to feature mapping using LaserGIS® offsets in any setting, without sacrificing position accuracy. Capture more features, more accurately, with safety and efficiency.
 
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