ESA's NAVISP Programmes

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: 25/03/2026 13:56 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

Final Presentation RelyMap Connect by Envisage Space and Cranfield University

On February 10 2026, RelyMap Connect and its subcontractor Cranfield University presented their final presentation project advanced a predictive GNSS analytics platform, combining 3D city models with machine‑learning‑based sensor fusion to improve positioning accuracy for e‑scooters operating in dense urban environments. RelyMap introduced a Confidence Factor for both parking and…

Last Updated: 02/03/2026 14:47 Created at: 02/03/2026 14:45

Final Presentation Project STAGER by GMV & ENAIRE

On 12 February 2026, GMV and ENAIRE presented the results of ESA NAVISP EL2‑170, “STAGER – Sophisticated GNSS Threats Protection.” The project developed a cost‑effective, COTS‑based GNSS RFI monitoring solution designed for dense deployment around critical infrastructure, combining the SILENT sensing nodes and the VAULT server‑side analysis platform. The system integrates…

Last Updated: 02/03/2026 13:42 Created at: 02/03/2026 13:41

NAVAC Member Bernd Eissfeller Shares Vision on Inertial Navigation and PNT

NAVISP featured an interview with NAVAC member Bernd Eisfeller, 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: Bernd Eissfeller served as Professor at the Bundeswehr University in Bavaria in Germany.…

Last Updated: 09/02/2026 07:23 Created at: 09/02/2026 07:23

Invitation to the Italian NAVISP Info Day

We are pleased to invite our Italian Stakeholders to the Italian NAVISP Info Day, hosted by the Italian Space Agency. This event will focus on the outcome of the ESA Council at Ministerial level held in November 2025 and it will explore the features of the NAVISP Programme alongside the opportunities for the Italian PNT ecosystem. Date: February, the 26th, 2026 Time:…

Last Updated: 06/02/2026 13:28 Created at: 06/02/2026 11:54

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