ESA's NAVISP Programmes

NAVISP-EL1-083: Deployable Satellite Navigation Antenna

On 2 December 2025, a consortium led by Huld, with Radientum and the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), presented the results of the NAVISP-EL1-083 project, which focused on the development of a deployable Ka-band antenna for satellite navigation applications. The motivation for the project stemmed from the increasing use of small and nano satellites in low Earth orbit and the…

Last Updated: 03/12/2025 08:52 Created at: 03/12/2025 08:50

NAVISP EL1-081bis: Lithium Niobate Photonic Integrated Circuit based High Speed, Low Voltage Modulators for Microwave Photonics

On 25 November 2025, Imec and the Photonics Research Group at Ghent University presented the outcomes of their project on high-speed electro-optic modulation using lithium niobate (LN) integrated with silicon photonics. The project aimed to improve data transmission technologies by combining the properties of LN with silicon photonics platforms. The team developed a hybrid platform, where…

Last Updated: 02/12/2025 08:14 Created at: 02/12/2025 08:12

NAVISP Achieves Strong Support at ESA CMIN-25

The ESA Council at Ministerial Level 2025, held in Bremen on 26–27 November, marked a significant milestone for the Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (NAVISP). Thanks to the strong commitment and trust of participating Member States, NAVISP received exceptional subscriptions, securing its role as a cornerstone for innovation in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)…

Last Updated: 02/12/2025 07:51 Created at: 02/12/2025 07:50

NAVAC Member Olivier Colaitis Shares Vision on GNSS and PNT Societal Benefits

NAVISP featured an interview with NAVAC member Olivier Colaitis, who discussed how various applications rely on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems, and outlined the path toward a future where resilient and trustworthy PNT is achieved by integrating multiple systems. About the Speaker: Olivier Colaitis served as Vice President at ASTRIUM and CEO of Telespacio France.…

Last Updated: 27/11/2025 08:29 Created at: 27/11/2025 08:21

NAVAC Member Richard Peckham Shares Insights on GNSS and PNT Security

Summary: NAVISP featured an interview with NAVAC member Richard Peckham, who discussed how new applications will challenge established Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems in the near future. About the Speaker: Richard Peckham was Airbus Defence & Space Ltd. Vice-President. This position allowed him to witness GNSS grow from its early days to today’s advanced…

Last Updated: 24/11/2025 15:41 Created at: 24/11/2025 15:13

NAVISP Signs Contract for I-PoCARS Project with Vodafone and Jaguar Land Rover

The European Space Agency’s Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (NAVISP) has signed a new contract under Element 2 for the project Integrated Proof of Concept for real-time Automotive user case with STEP (I-PoCARS). This initiative brings together leading industry players, including Vodafone Ltd. and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) as a key partners, alongside renowned academic and research…

Last Updated: 21/11/2025 11:44 Created at: 21/11/2025 11:03

NAVISP at UK Quantum Week 2025

As part of the UK’s celebration of the UNESCO International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025), NAVISP participated in UK Quantum Week, a national series of events showcasing the latest developments and future directions in quantum science. The week began on Monday 3 November with the official launch of NMI-Q, a new international initiative uniting the world’s leading…

Last Updated: 20/11/2025 12:04 Created at: 18/11/2025 07:45

NAVISP Element 1 Work Plan 2026 available

The NAVISP Programme continues its rapid momentum, and we are pleased to announce that the Work Plan for Element 1 for 2026 has been approved at the ESA Programme Board - Navigation (PB-NAV) meeting in November. What's Inside the Work Plan? The Work Plan document is now available and details the planned activities for the coming year. It specifically contains the Invitations to…

Last Updated: 12/11/2025 12:49 Created at: 11/11/2025 08:11

European Navigation Conference 2026 coming to Vienna

We are excited to announce that the European Navigation Conference (ENC) 2026 will take place in Vienna, Austria, from 28–30 April 2026. Recognised as Europe’s leading annual event for the Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) community, ENC 2026 will feature: A rich technical programme with up to four parallel sessions Daily keynotes and networking opportunities A…

Last Updated: 06/11/2025 08:15 Created at: 06/11/2025 08:14

ESA Celebrates 50 Years in Spain with the Signature of 9 NAVISP Contracts

October 16, 2025, at ESAC, Villanueva de la Cañada, Spain - The European Space Agency (ESA) marked its 50th anniversary with a landmark celebration, highlighting decades of scientific excellence and international collaboration. Following several announcements by ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher, and Diana Morant, Spanish Minister of Science, Innovation, and Universities, ESA…

Last Updated: 05/11/2025 11:00 Created at: 05/11/2025 09:23

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