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Australia-India Satellite Navigation Collaboration

Sector: Advanced Electronics • Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Source: Mirage News

Project
Planned

A new collaboration between RMIT University, Skykraft, and Indian microchip manufacturers aims to develop a satellite navigation system using light-based microchip technology. This project seeks to create a regional alternative to the US-owned GPS, enhancing positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities for low Earth orbit satellites.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Advanced Electronics, Education, Telecommunications, Government
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Mirage News

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The project “Australia-India Satellite Navigation Collaboration” is an infrastructure initiative in the Advanced Electronics sector, located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Mirage News.

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A new collaboration between RMIT University, Skykraft, and Indian microchip manufacturers aims to develop a satellite navigation system using light-based microchip technology. This project seeks to create a regional alternative to the US-owned GPS, enhancing positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities for low Earth orbit satellites.

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Australia

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Victoria

City

Melbourne

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Advanced Electronics, Education, Telecommunications, Government

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2025-01-29

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