Experimental Navigation Satellite System Launched by ULA

NTS-3 is the First Fully Programmable PNT Satellite

Aug 19, 2025

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When the ULA Vulcan rocket launched from Cape Canaveral last week, it carried the L3Harris-built advanced Navigation Technology Satellite-3 into orbit. NTS-3 is the Department of Defense’s first experimental navigation satellite system in nearly 50 years.

“The successful launch of the NTS-3 system is the first step in updating 20th century technology to…

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