The Journal of Space Commerce

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NaviMoon Satellite Navigation Receiver Delivered for Testing

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Tom Patton
Apr 29, 2022
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The test version of NaviMoon, a unique satellite navigation receiver, has been delivered for integration testing on the Lunar Pathfinder spacecraft. The NaviMoon satnav receiver is designed to perform the farthest ever positioning fix from Earth, employing signals that will be millions of times fainter than those used by our smartphones or cars.

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