Move over, GPS: Navigation satellites in low Earth orbit are making a comeback

Ars Technica@mastodon.social · 2026-07-16 19:03

Xona aims to deploy 258 satellites into low Earth orbit as a GPS alternative. https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/07/move-over-gps-navigation-satellites-in-low-earth-orbit-are-making-a-comeback/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Move over, GPS: Navigation satellites in low Earth orbit are making a comeback

Xona aims to deploy 258 satellites into low Earth orbit as a GPS alternative.

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Jonathan@mastodon.social · 2026-07-16 19:07

@arstechnica

We weren't realistically going to any other planet anyway.

Pablo Rrrrrrr@mastodon.social · 2026-07-16 20:20

@arstechnica Some people watched WALL-E and learned the wrong lesson.

John Deters@mastodon.social · 2026-07-16 23:05

@arstechnica It seems all the benefits of Xona could be achieved by replacing the current GPS satellites with ones with more powerful transmitters. Or am I missing something fundamental with their plan?