Xona Plans 258-Satellite LEO Network to Rival GPS Navigation

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US startup Xona is developing a constellation of 258 satellites in low-Earth orbit designed to serve as an alternative to GPS. The company aims to provide navigation services that could improve on traditional GPS capabilities. Low-Earth orbit satellites orbit closer to Earth than GPS satellites, which can result in stronger signals and faster positioning. The initiative reflects a broader renewed interest in LEO-based navigation systems as alternatives to existing global navigation infrastructure.

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