Tag: Navigation

  • SpaceX | Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV10

    SpaceX | Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV10

    GPS-IIIA (Global Positioning System) is the first evolution stage of the third generation of the GPS satellites. It consists of the first ten (known as “tranche”) of GPS III satellites.

  • Indian Space Research Organization | GSLV Mk II | IRNSS-1K (NVS-02)

    Indian Space Research Organization | GSLV Mk II | IRNSS-1K (NVS-02)

    This is a replacement satellite for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. The constellation will provide India with an alternative to GPS and will be used for military and civilian use. Located at a geosynchronous orbit, the system will be operated by the Indian government.

  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries | H3-22 | Michibiki 6 (QZS-6)

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries | H3-22 | Michibiki 6 (QZS-6)

    QZSS (Quasi Zenith Satellite System) is a Japanese satellite navigation system operating from inclined, elliptical geosynchronous orbits to achieve optimal high-elevation visibility in urban canyons and mountainous areas. The navigation system objective is to broadcast GPS-interoperable and augmentation signals as well as original Japanese (QZSS) signals from a three-spacecraft constellation. The navigation system objective…

  • United Launch Alliance | Vulcan | GPS III SV07

    United Launch Alliance | Vulcan | GPS III SV07

    Seventh of ten GPS III missions.