Spirent Federal Systems announced a collaboration with Xona Space Systems to develop simulation and test capabilities for Xona signals produced by small satellites operating in low-Earth orbit (LEO).
Xona’s patent-pending approach using small satellites in LEO is intended to improve global PNT resilience and accuracy by both enhancing GNSS and operating as an independent system. Xona’s high-power signals utilize advanced signal structure and security techniques, improving jamming and spoofing resistance as well as multi-path mitigation.
“We do all we can to protect, toughen, and augment PNT and are eager to work with emerging companies like Xona who are developing a next-gen navigation and timing architecture,” Jennifer Smith, Senior Director of Business Development at Spirent Federal, was quoted as saying.
“Building a new generation of satellite navigation and timing services goes far beyond just the satellites,” Brian Manning, CEO of Xona Space Systems, was quoted as saying.
