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83 ways to attack space assets – Aerospace Corp’s SPARTA

83 ways to attack space assets – Aerospace Corp’s SPARTA

Image: Shutterstock What's New: A systematic way of looking at how spacecraft can be attacked, intentionally damaged, and otherwise compromised. The matrix lists 83 primary techniques and dozens more sub-techniques. Why It's Important: Many folks think that putting...

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GPS Spoofing Signals Traced To Tehran – AvWeb

GPS Spoofing Signals Traced To Tehran – AvWeb

Image: Ops Group What's New: Spoofing incidents which have seemed to be trying to lure aircraft into Iranian airspace, some have said near missile emplacements, have been found to likely be: Coming from just outside Tehran. Intended to deny GPS service rather than...

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Pizza box, GPS, & critical infrastructure in Ukraine – CNN

Pizza box, GPS, & critical infrastructure in Ukraine – CNN

Image: Shutterstock What's New: A real world case study of the impact of GPS jamming on electrical grids. Installation of anti-jam antennas seems to have helped. Why It's Important: GPS signals are used by virtually every technology and many, many applications, yet...

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Jamming warfare and air taxis – GPS World

Jamming warfare and air taxis – GPS World

Image: Russian Defense Ministry What's New: An article dealing with two separate and distinct issues. Heavy GNSS jamming and other counter-UAV operations in Ukraine, and development of electric VTOL air taxi service at Tampa's airport. Why It's Important: Though the...

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GPS/ADS-B Surprising Number of Potential Problems in U.S.

GPS/ADS-B Surprising Number of Potential Problems in U.S.

Image: John Wiseman (@lemonodor) who runs GPSJam.org What's New: Interesting depictions and video of warnings about possible outages for various GPS-enabled aviation traffic and safety systems. Why It's Important: GPS is essential to virtually every technology system...

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Are We Over-Dependent on GNSS? – EE Times Europe

Are We Over-Dependent on GNSS? – EE Times Europe

Image: MS Emily Goward-Redden What's New: An interesting discussion of more resilient u-Blox receivers and eLoran in the context of European PNT needs. Why It's Important: While the EU and US have done some science experiments, the UK is the only western nation we are...

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When GNSS does not work – GPS World

When GNSS does not work – GPS World

Image: Shutterstock What's New: An interesting take by timing experts Richard Hoptroff and Steve Suarez. Why It's Important: It is always good for folks in the PNT community to remember that most of the world "doesn't get it" when it comes to the dangers of...

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Romania GPS problems can extend far inland – report

Romania GPS problems can extend far inland – report

Image: RNT Foundation & GPSJam.org What's New: Reports from Romania and aviation sensors demonstrate the breadth and impact of GPS jamming on a country not involved in conflict, but unlucky enough to be in the neighborhood. Why It's Important:  The geographical...

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UK Govt Science & Tech Council – PNT is top priority

UK Govt Science & Tech Council – PNT is top priority

Image: RNT Foundation What's New: The UK government's Council for Science and Technology (CST) provided advice on "Priorities for Strengthening the UK's Sovereign Space Capability." PNT was first on the list and included: "...the UK should develop a spectrum of...

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UK offering eLoran broadcast licenses

UK offering eLoran broadcast licenses

Image: RNT Foundation What's New: The UK is offering licenses, or at least a license, to broadcast eLoran.  Why It's Important: The UK has resolved to include eLoran as part of its PNT resilience efforts. Having a process for companies to get a broadcast license shows...

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Hon. Martin C. Faga –  In Memoriam

Hon. Martin C. Faga – In Memoriam

We are greatly saddened by the passing of RNTF's co-founder and chairman of the board, the Honorable Martin C. Faga. Marty was one of the kindest, most sensible, and finest people I know. His passing will leave an especially large hole. In addition to his levelheaded...

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Gaza & Israel GPS Jamming Increases with War

Gaza & Israel GPS Jamming Increases with War

Image: GPSJam.org What's New: The war between Israel and Hamas has changed the patterns of GPS interference in the Middle East. Yesterday there more interference in Gaza and the West Bank than had been the case a week before It is hard to say if the GPS jamming is by...

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In Romanian waters: Russia jamming GPS, Turkish ship hits mine

In Romanian waters: Russia jamming GPS, Turkish ship hits mine

Image: Shutterstock What's New: Reports of Russian aggression expanding beyond Ukraine.  A  report last week from Romania's top general that Russia is jamming GPS for ships in its waters and increasing the risk of collision A Turkish cargo ship hit a mine off the...

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Naive “day without space” article in Forbes

Naive “day without space” article in Forbes

Image: Shutterstock What's New: An article in Forbes by the Executive Chairman of York Space Systems.  It: Praises Space Force's great work and the quality of their folks - yes, we agree. Advocates for a more diverse, hybrid, military/commercial space architecture -...

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‘Any Interest in providing commercial eLoran?’ – DOT RFI

‘Any Interest in providing commercial eLoran?’ – DOT RFI

Image: RNT Foundation What's New: The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a Request for Information (RFI) asking if there are companies interested in providing a commercial eLoran service in the United States. The request goes to some lengths to ensure folks...

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GPS Almost Ended Before it Began – Avionics News

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...

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Moscow Jamming Causing As Much Anxiety as Protection?

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...

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DHS Invites Critical Infrastructure to Fall 2024 Spoof-fest

DHS Invites Critical Infrastructure to Fall 2024 Spoof-fest

Image: Shutterstock What's New: The Department of Homeland Security announced a GPS spoofing test event for the fall of next year. They are focusing on owners and operators of critical infrastructure. Why It's Important:  Most previous events have focused on jamming,...

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DOT Complementary PNT Action Plan – A New Hope?

DOT Complementary PNT Action Plan – A New Hope?

Image: US DOT What's New: The US Dept. of Transportation unveiled its new Complementary PNT Action Plan at the CGSIC meeting last week. Among other things it says the government will start purchasing PNT services to protect itself starting in mid-2024.  BTW -  policy...

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