LEO PNT State of the Market Report – Frontier SI

by | Jan 23, 2025 | Blog

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What’s new: A comprehensive review of LEO PNT projects around the world.

Why it’s important: LEO PNT has enormous potential. And there is so much going on it is hard to keep track. We have been seeking a compendium like this for years!

What else to know:

  • Frontier SI is an Australian non-profit. We are partial to other non-profits. 🙂
  • One item that is fairly minor in the context of the report – In the intro they mention the horridly incorrect far-too-low $1B/day number for loss in the U.S. if GPS goes away. See our thoughts on this in “The billon-dollar-a-day GPS mistake?” in GPS World.  We have been in touch with Eldar Rubinov and he is going to edit that in future versions.

FrontierSI Releases LEO PNT State of the Market Report: A Comprehensive Look at the Future of Satellite Navigation

For Immediate Release

FrontierSI, January 2025

MELBOURNE, AUS: FrontierSI, a leader in geospatial innovation, has released its highly anticipated Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) 2024 State of the Market Report. This report provides a comprehensive snapshot of the emerging LEO PNT market, showcasing its transformative potential in satellite navigation, the challenges it addresses, and the key players shaping its evolution.

Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services are integral to industries worldwide, from logistics and telecommunications to critical infrastructure. The rise of LEO satellites is set to revolutionise this space, overcoming limitations of traditional Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), such as vulnerability to interference and limited urban coverage.

Graeme Kernich, FrontierSI CEO, said:

“LEO PNT represents the next frontier in satellite navigation, offering enhanced reliability and performance for industries and communities. This report provides the insights needed to understand and shape the future of this transformative technology.”

Key insights from the report, which is the first in a series of annual reports, include:

  • Industry impacts: How LEO PNT addresses GNSS vulnerabilities, offering more robust and accurate navigation solutions.
  • Government and regulatory challenges: The rise of commercial PNT players necessitates collaboration to address interoperability, spectrum management, and governance issues.
  • Business innovation opportunities: Critical sectors such as logistics and autonomous systems stand to benefit from assured and precise PNT services.
  • Investment potential: The nascent stage of the LEO PNT market presents opportunities for investors to identify game-changing technologies and key players.

Eldar Rubinov, Positioning & Geodesy Technical Lead, commented:

“This report is a foundational resource for anyone involved in satellite navigation, from policymakers and industry professionals to researchers and investors. It is the basis from which we can track the evolution of LEO PNT technology and its implications across civilian and defence domains.”

Who should read the report?
The report is recommended for professionals and organisations deeply engaged in satellite navigation, including:

  • Engineers, designers, and project managers in the space and defence industries
  • Autonomous systems manufacturers
  • Policymakers and regulatory bodies responsible for satellite navigation and spectrum management
  • Commercial stakeholders in telecommunications, transport and logistics
  • Academics, researchers and analysts with an interest in satellite navigation technologies
  • Investors analysing the growth potential of LEO PNT solutions
  • Providers of critical infrastructure reliant on precise timing synchronisation

Download the report
The LEO PNT State of the Market Report equips stakeholders with the insights needed to navigate this transformative period. To explore the latest trends, key players, and innovations shaping the future of satellite navigation, download the full report today.

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About FrontierSI

FrontierSI is a social enterprise focused on bringing the best people together to anticipate and solve large problems using our space and spatial expertise. Through collaboration with government, research, and industry networks, we bring innovative ideas through to real-world products and services to create commercial and public good impact. We focus our deep spatial expertise in positioning, geodesy, spatial data management and data analytics to develop and implement solutions to meet challenges across multiple sectors from defence to resources.
https://frontiersi.com.au

Contact Information

FrontierSI Positioning & Geodesy Technical Lead, Eldar Rubinov, [email protected].

Read the full report here: Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) 2024 State of the Market Report