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Protect the Frequencies – By preventing interference
Toughen Receivers – With readily available technology
Augment Services – With difficult to disrupt terrestrial signals
Our Challenge
Much of the world depends upon satellite systems for precise navigation and timing services. These are exceptionally accurate and dependable, yet GPS/GNSS jamming, spoofing, and other forms of interference appear to be growing in frequency and severity. Neither are space systems immune to severe space weather or cyber-attack. This has the potential for devastating effects on our lives and economic activity.
Issues in Focus
From Our Blog
Will Musk’s Starlink satellites lead to Kessler syndrome? – BIG THINK + Post from LeoLabs
Image: ESA What's New: Combining the threat of space weather with the threat of collisions causing more debris, causing more collisions, ultimately making space unusable (the Kessler syndrome), Why It's Important: Creating a dangerous debris layer at low earth orbit:...
‘Spoofing almost caused us to enter Iranian airspace. Missiles were waiting.’ – OpsGroup
Image: OpsGroup What's New: Several sites, including the FAA, are reporting GPS signal spoofing impacting aircraft in Iraq and other nations in the region. One aircraft nearly entered Iranian airspace without permission in a sensitive border area with two missile...
GPS Almost Ended Before it Began – Avionics News
Image: Avionics News What's New: An interesting article by our colleague Dave Hughes about the early days of GPS. Why It's Important: It showcases How hard it is for organizations and individuals to exercise a little imagination and accept change. The importance of a...
Phasing Out GPS Reliance in U.S. Military Operations: An Imperative in the Face of Emerging Threats – Real Clear Defense
Image: Shutterstock What's New: OK, the issue isn't really "new," but the article makes some good points and has some interesting background/historical info. Why It's Important: As we have seen in Ukraine, many of our "smart weapons" aren't when GPS isn't available....
Moscow Jamming Causing As Much Anxiety as Protection?
Image: John Wiseman What's New: John Wiseman on X/Twitter relaying comments from Russian pilots of small aircraft and citizens worried about flying and drones in and around Moscow. Why It's Important: It seems to show Ukrainian drone attacks are having a...
