ESA's NAVISP Programmes

Work Plan 2026 Addendum

Reflecting the importance of technology developments in the Positioning, Navigation and Timing, we are pleased to announce that an Addendum to the Element 1 Work Plan 2026 has been approved at the ESA Programme Board - Navigation meeting in May. Concretely, this means that 5 additional activities will be launched already in 2026 in the field of: Assured PNT Low…

Last Updated: 14/05/2026 06:50 Created at: 12/05/2026 09:15

Final Presentation of EL2-174 “A WR Based Implementation of Coherent Clock”

On April 29, 2026, Safran Electronics & Defense (Spain) presented the results of the NAVISP Element 2 project EL2‑174 “AWR‑Based Implementation of a Coherent Clock”. The project aimed to demonstrate the feasibility of a distributed, coherent timing service capable of delivering sub‑nanosecond accuracy, robustness, and resilience for Global Critical Infrastructures (GCI),…

Last Updated: 04/05/2026 07:33 Created at: 04/05/2026 07:32

Final Presentation LEOPEST

On April 8, 2026, GMV presented the results of the NAVISP Element 2 project EL2‑180 “LEO PNT Engineering Support Tools (LEOPEST)”. The project aimed to develop a flexible and end‑to‑end engineering toolchain to support the design, validation, and performance assessment of LEO‑based PNT systems, covering signal generation, transmission, processing, and PVT‑level analysis.…

Last Updated: 04/05/2026 07:29 Created at: 04/05/2026 07:28

Final Presentation EL1-088 ter: “Proof-of-concept of advanced navigation algorithms based on factor graph optimization”

On 08 April 2026, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), presented the results of NAVISPEL1-088, which focused on Factor Graph Optimisation in the PNT domain. JLR developed the Factor Graph Optimisation Navigation Unit (FGO-Nav), a next generation proof-of-concept platform advancing the state of the art in multi-sensor navigation. The system demonstrated how Factor Graph Optimisation (FGO) can…

Last Updated: 14/04/2026 06:34 Created at: 14/04/2026 06:32

NAVISP INDUSTRY DAYS 2026: Between Science and Art in Rome

Join us for NAVISP Industry Days 2026, a not-to-be-missed event for exploring the latest advancements in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies and trends. Scheduled on October 14-15, 2026, at the Aula Magna of Universitá La Sapienza, Rome, Italy, their theme, "Between Science and Art", sets the stage this year for in-depth discussions, cutting-edge insights, and…

Last Updated: 08/05/2026 06:35 Created at: 24/03/2026 07:26

Final Presentation EL1-077: “Technological Enablers of Cellular Networks for PVT Assurance”

On 16 March 2026, Qascom, prime contractor in a consortium with Loctio and University of Patras, presented the results of NAVISP-EL1-077 (PARTICLE), which focused on Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT). The PARTICLE project demonstrated a secure and resilient approach to PNT by combining authenticated Galileo signals and 5G positioning. The solution integrates Galileo OSNMA…

Last Updated: 17/03/2026 11:32 Created at: 17/03/2026 11:30

ESA NAVISP Hosted the 2nd International eLoran Conference at ESTEC

The second International eLoran Standardisation and Implementation Conference took place last week at ESTEC, the European Space Agency - ESA's technical heart in the Netherlands. The workshop was co-chaired by representatives from the UK, France, and the Republic of Korea. Enhanced long range navigation (eLoran) is a terrestrial positioning system that offers resilient, low…

Last Updated: 17/03/2026 08:24 Created at: 17/03/2026 08:17

NAVISP meets with the automotive innovation ecosystem in Abruzzo region

On February the 27th, NAVISP team representatives participated in an event hosted by the Radiolabs consortium at the Tecnopolo in the Abruzzo region in Italy, convening representatives of space and Automotive sector from academia and companies, to highlight the innovative character of the Italian Positioning, Navigation and Timing landscape in the sector. The event featured several…

Last Updated: 09/03/2026 10:01 Created at: 04/03/2026 08:27

NAVISP participates to Italian PNT Info day organised by the Italian Space Agency

On February the 26th, the Italian Space Agency (ASI) hosted an event in Rome, Italy, convening representatives from academia and companies in the space and technology sectors, highlighting the innovation within the Italian Positioning, Navigation and Timing landscape. The event started with an opening speech by ASI, highlighting the position of NAVISP in the programs supported by…

Last Updated: 04/03/2026 08:26 Created at: 04/03/2026 07:55

Final Presentation DroneHome2 by Omnisense

The project advanced a robust multi‑sensor navigation architecture integrating GNSS, IMU and a Local Positioning System (LPS), enabling bounded, deterministic landing performance even when GNSS becomes degraded or unavailable. Architecture, firmware and timing‑model upgrades resulted in a quantified and validated performance envelope suitable for maritime, urban and confined‑space drone…

Last Updated: 18/03/2026 10:52 Created at: 04/03/2026 07:50

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