SMRTR TechAug 4, 2026Interesting Engineering

GPS backup: US approves world’s first private constellation to strengthen navigation

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Xona's FCC-approved Pulsar constellation launches six satellites in October 2026, delivering navigation signals 100x stronger than GPS while remaining compatible with existing devices via software updates.

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