Xona is developing the PULSAR service, a precision satellite navigation system that utilizes a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites to deliver positioning accuracy down to 2 centimeters. This technology addresses the limitations of traditional GPS by providing stronger signals that penetrate obstructions and enhance reliability in urban environments, enabling advanced applications in autonomy and AI.
Funding
$52M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) like GPS are vulnerable to jamming, spoofing, and signal obstruction, particularly in urban environments and contested areas, which can disrupt critical infrastructure and autonomous systems. Existing GPS signals often lack the precision required for emerging applications such as autonomous vehicles and advanced robotics.
Solution
Xona Space Systems is developing PULSAR, a next-generation precision satellite navigation service that leverages a low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation to deliver more robust and accurate positioning data. By operating in LEO, PULSAR achieves stronger signal strength, improved penetration in urban canyons, and enhanced resistance to interference compared to traditional GNSS. The PULSAR service is designed to be integrated into existing GPS chipsets with minimal hardware changes, providing centimeter-level accuracy and authenticated, encrypted signals for enhanced security. This approach aims to provide a reliable and resilient alternative to GPS, suitable for safety-critical applications and environments where traditional GNSS performance is limited.
Target Audience
Xona's primary target audience includes developers and manufacturers of autonomous vehicles, drones, robotics, and other precision-dependent systems, as well as government and military organizations seeking secure and reliable PNT solutions.
Features
- Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation for 150x higher signal power compared to GPS, improving signal penetration and reducing interference
- Centimeter-level accuracy, enabling precise positioning for autonomous systems and other high-precision applications
- Encrypted, authenticated signals to mitigate spoofing and jamming threats
- Compatibility with existing GPS chipsets through firmware updates, minimizing integration costs
- Software Development Kit (SDK) for developers to integrate PULSAR into a wide range of GNSS receivers and chipsets
- Simulation tools and integration hardware for testing applications in real-world scenarios
- Services designed to meet the demands of connected devices, automotive, industrial, and national security applications