Our everyday GPS struggles in “urban canyons,” where skyscrapers bounce satellite signals, confusing even advanced navigation ...

One expert says the federal government needs to develop a secondary system to avoid a disaster in the event the GPS system ...

Self-driving cars need to know exactly where on the road they are located at all times. A new invention could revolutionize ...

As part of an effort to create resilient alternatives to GPS, the $744,000 DOT contract will fund field testing of a ...

It’s almost impossible to get lost because of Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze, or whatever other app you use for directions.

Satellite technology has become a cornerstone of commercial aviation, enhancing navigation precision, in-flight connectivity, and operational efficiency. From GPS augmentation systems to real-time ...

Every GPS fix starts with satellites broadcasting the time, and your phone calculating distance at the speed of light. Four satellites give you a precise point on Earth, but even the tiniest timing ...

Russian jamming is causing concerns for the safety of civil aviation across the Baltic Sea region—even to the extent of ...

QinetiQ and Xona Space Systems have demonstrated how GPS navigation can be bolstered by using low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, in the first UK tests of Xona’s new satellite navigation system, Pulsar.

ICAO condemned Russia and North Korea for GPS interference, saying the actions violate the 1944 Chicago Convention and ...

The USS Essex exercise demonstrated the necessity of fallback systems and skilled navigation in the absence of GPS. While GPS is ubiquitous and convenient, its vulnerability underscores the importance ...

GPS uses at least 31 satellites orbiting Earth to calculate a person’s location, and newer smartphones use a barometer sensor to fill in the gaps, providing accurate altitude data for ...