Xona Space Systems is a space technology company and navigation solution provider pioneering a next-generation satellite navigation system. They are developing the PULSAR™ service, a LEO constellation of small satellites designed to deliver precise and secure positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services as an alternative to traditional GNSS like GPS. Xona's technology aims to improve accuracy, reliability, and security for autonomous systems and critical infrastructure, collaborating with partners like Trimble, US Space Force, and Safran. Associated keywords include: LEO PNT, satellite navigation, precision positioning, GNSS, and autonomous systems.
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Xona Space Systems plans to deploy a 258-satellite Pulsar constellation for continuous global coverage.
Xona Space Systems is partnering with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and the National Research Council of Canada to demonstrate distribution of Canada’s UTC time standard through the Pulsar network.
Defence Research and Development Canada’s Canadian Safety and Security Program provided $850,000 to support Xona Space Systems’ infrastructure partnership with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and the National Research Council of Canada.
Xona Space Systems has received an additional $2.15 million from various government departments for PNT technology development.
Xona Space Systems opened a satellite manufacturing facility in Burlingame, California on April 9.
Xona Space Systems’ Pulsar satellites are designed to be smaller and entirely software-defined.
Xona Space Systems is expanding its operations in Montreal to accelerate development timelines.
The Burlingame facility is the primary integration and assembly site for Xona Space Systems’ Pulsar constellation.
Xona Space Systems’ Pulsar constellation is planned to include more than 250 satellites in low Earth orbit.
Xona Space Systems’ Pulsar architecture is intended to reduce costs and support a larger, more adaptable constellation.
Xona Space Systems raised $170 million in a Series C funding round that closed in late March.
Mohari Ventures Natural Capital led Xona Space Systems’ $170 million Series C funding round.
Stuart Riley, vice president of engineering at Trimble, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Xona Space Systems’ Burlingame facility.
Xona Space Systems plans to deploy the entire Pulsar constellation within this decade.
Xona Space Systems’ Pulsar satellites avoid costly components such as atomic clocks used in traditional navigation satellites.
The Burlingame facility was made possible in part by Xona Space Systems’ $170 million Series C funding round.
Xona Space Systems targets centimeter-level precision accuracy for agricultural automation.
The new Pulsar signal simulation capabilities allow hardware manufacturers to validate receiver compatibility with Xona Space Systems’ low Earth orbit constellation using Rohde & Schwarz vector signal generators.
Xona Space Systems plans to complete its full 259-satellite constellation by 2030.
Xona Space Systems is targeting autonomous driving, precision agriculture, and national defense with its 259-satellite constellation.