GPS

The UK might be kicked out of EU plans to build an alternative to GPS

Posted in Hardware on 28th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

The ongoing Galileo project will launch 30 satellites to provide encrypted mapping and navigation data.

GPS tracking down to the centimeter

Posted in Hardware on 12th Feb, 2016
by Alex Muller

The technology will enable centimeter-level accuracy location data through their mobiles and wearables, without increasing the demand for processing power.

Two-in-One Satellite Will Bring Us One Step Closer to Asteroid Mining

Posted in Science on 31st Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller

If we ever want to mine asteroids, were going to need to step up our game for multiple satellites sharing data and working together.

'centimeter accurate' GPS system to be integrated into phones

Posted in Software on 6th May, 2015
by Alex Muller

Knowing exactly where you are in the world, to the centimeter, is going to get a whole lot easier thanks to a new ultra-accurate GPS system.

To keep airplanes on the map, track them from space

Posted in Science on 30th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller

The technology exists, but will airlines use it?