Final Presentation NAVISP EL3-011 " In-Orbit Demonstration of PPP on-board NorSat-TD "

The final presentation of In-Orbit Demonstration of PPP on-board NorSat-TD, carried out by Statsat with Fugro Norway under ESA’s NAVISP-EL3-011 project, will summarise the outcomes of this initiative. The project focused on validating SpaceStar onboard NorSat-TD. SpaceStar performs precise-point-positioning (PPP) in low Earth orbit (LEO). The main objectives were to verify in orbit the L-band demodulator, assess the performance of SpaceStar, and externally validate the performance. Through targeted redesign and validation activities, SpaceStar demonstrated improved consistency and accuracy in position, velocity, and time solutions, while the demodulator achieved fast and reliable signal acquisition and tracking. The successful completion of the project confirms the effectiveness of the in-orbit demonstration mission and establishes a solid foundation for operational deployment of SpaceStar.

This activity was fully funded under NAVISP Element 3, which aims to increase European collaboration in Positioning, Navigation and Timing. Please check the agenda and register for the event to learn more about this project.