ESA's NAVISP Programmes

Final Presentation RIPTIDE Phase 2

On 20 January 2026, GMV Romania and its partners presented the results of NAVISP project EL3‑026 “RIPTIDE Phase 2”, focused on developing and validating a resilient PNT demonstrator tailored to the Black Sea and Lower Danube region. The project aimed to design, implement, and field‑test an integrated Monitor & Protect solution as a response to increasing GNSS vulnerabilities in one…

Last Updated: 26/01/2026 11:12 Created at: 22/01/2026 08:50

Final Presentation EL1-062: “Lunar surface PNT Beacon demonstrator”

On 15 January 2026, a consortium led by Qascom, with OHB Italia, presented the results of NAVISP-EL1-062 (DEMOS-1) on the design, development and laboratory verification of a Lunar surface PNT Beacon demonstrator. The DEMOS-1 project defined and tested a lunar PNT Moon Station that enhances LCNS navigation via differential corrections and beacon signals. It included preliminary design,…

Last Updated: 21/01/2026 11:29 Created at: 21/01/2026 11:23

Final Presentation EL2-102 Compact Versatile SBAS Onboard Down Converter

On 14 January 2026, Kongsberg Space Electronics presented the results of NAVISP project EL2‑102, which focused on the development of a compact and versatile SBAS onboard downconverter. The goal of the project was to produce a highly integrated and flexible C‑to‑L band downconverter suitable for GEO satellites distributing SBAS augmentation signals for precise positioning. The design was…

Last Updated: 19/01/2026 10:20 Created at: 19/01/2026 10:20

NAVISP EL1-058: “Demonstration of GNSS Position Bounding Using Satellite Uplinks”

On 13 January 2026, a consortium led by Thales Alenia Space, with Qascom, Traxens, and Kinéis, presented the results of NAVISP-058 (LOCFIT) on secure GNSS position bounding for low-cost IoT container tracking. Motivated by constrained devices and degraded visibility in stacked containers, the team defined service-level KPIs (15-min geolocation, alarm latency, bound size, false/missed-alarm…

Last Updated: 21/01/2026 10:41 Created at: 15/01/2026 14:15

SPARK Report Published with Support from NAVISP Element 3

The European Space Agency’s Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (NAVISP) is proud to announce the publication of the SPARK Report (Supporting the UK Public Sector in PNT Awareness, Research and Knowledge), a comprehensive study on Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) technologies, supported under NAVISP Element 3. Developed by NLA International, the SPARK Report…

Last Updated: 18/12/2025 08:36 Created at: 18/12/2025 07:54

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: 18/12/2025 12:37 Created at: 24/11/2025 15:13

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