US Space Force to test experimental navigation satellite in upcoming Army exercise
By Courtney Albon
Friday, Apr 8
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Air Force Research Laboratory and L3Harris will begin integrated testing this summer of an experimental satellite with implications for a future hybrid precision, navigation and timing architecture.
Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) is being designed to showcase new PNT technology that could shape future upgrades to GPS satellites and inform a possible new acquisition program to augment today’s constellation. Once on orbit in late 2023, the satellite will conduct more than 100 experiments testing different technology, like a digital signal generator that can be reprogrammed on-orbit to broadcast new signals. The Air Force awarded L3Harris an $84 million contract in 2018 to develop the NTS-3 satellite.
AFRL has designated NTS-3 as a Vanguard program, which means it’s a high-priority effort due to the potential impact of the technology being developed.
https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/space/2022/04/08/us-space-force-to-test-experimental-navigation-satellite-in-upcoming-army-exercise/
