Final Presentation EL1-069: “Enabling High Performance PNT in the Lunar Environment”

Last Updated: 18/05/2026 06:37     Created at: 18/05/2026 06:35

On 12 May 2026, GMV UK and its subcontractor presented the results of NAVISPEL1-069 (LUPIN), which focused on user Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) high performance on the Moon.

LUPIN, a next-generation proofofconcept platform advancing highperformance Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) for lunar surface operations. The activity demonstrated how a tightly coupled multisensor architecture (ANIME), combining RF-based absolute positioning (LCNS/GNSS), inertial and visual navigation with Digital Elevation Model aiding and star tracker measurements, can enhance robustness and accuracy compared to traditional standalone solutions, in the severe conditions that will be encountered typically by rovers on the surface of the Moon.

The activity was fully funded by ESA NAVISP Element 1, whose objective is to innovate PNT technologies. The slides can be accessed here.