ESA advances optical technology for next-generation navigation

Paris, France (SPX) Feb 12, 2025

The European Space Agency (ESA) is taking a significant step towards integrating optical technology into positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems. To advance this effort, ESA has entered into a contract with a European industry consortium to conduct a definition study (Phase A/B1) and initiate critical technology predevelopment. This initiative is a precursor to a proposed in-orbi