SMRTR TechMay 11, 2026Ars Technica

Starlink blocks access to its GPS alternative ahead of SpaceX IPO

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Researchers at Ohio State University have found a way to use Starlink satellite signals as a GPS alternative, achieving 2-meter accuracy in just 20 seconds — without Starlink's cooperation. The technique works by eavesdropping on existing signals, and has been tested on vehicles, drones, and ships near Greenland.

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