Xona Launches Alt-PNT Sats, Readies 2027 Commercial Service

Credit: Xona

The company says its PNT service will be "100 times more powerful than GPS.”

Credit: Xona
Xona Space Systems launched its initial six alternative position, navigation and timing (Alt-PNT) satellites on SpaceX’s Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission on Oct. 20, ahead of its plans to start beta service in early 2027. The company also raised a $250 million Series D round to help fund the...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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