Xona to launch six satellites this month as Pulsar GPS alternative nears debut

Xona Space Systems is preparing to send six satellites into orbit this month, a step that will bring its Pulsar network close to launch as what Techub described as the first commercial high-precision alternative to GPS. According to TechCrunch, the Pulsar constellation is designed to deliver centimeter-level positioning accuracy, with signals strong enough to be detected indoors and in dense urban settings. The company also says the system is built to withstand interference and spoofing, two issues that have become central in satellite navigation reliability. Founded in 2019, Xona has raised more than $300 million from venture investors. That total includes $20 million from the U.S. Space Force. The company plans to offer full coverage across the United States, Europe, Japan, and South Korea by 2028. The upcoming launch marks an early deployment milestone for the startup’s commercial navigation network.