Xona Space Systems is building precise and protected navigation services anywhere on Earth.
Burlingame, California
Founded in
2019

Company Overview

Traditional GPS systems is a vast market exclusively served by government systems. While revolutionary, they have serious limitations in precision, vulnerability to interference, and coverage inconsistencies, especially in remote or densely built environments. Xona Space Systems aims to redefine the standards of space-based PNT solutions. At the core of Xona’s innovation is the PULSAR constellation, a network of proprietary LEO satellites augmented by a suite of sophisticated ground-based technologies and patented signal design, providing reliable global PNT service that is 170x stronger signal than GPS and 2cm accuracy, while being far more resistant to common vulnerabilities like jamming and spoofing.

Thesis Fit

The precision of GPS, essential for today's proliferation of autonomous technologies, has long presented challenges and is increasingly seen as a limitation. Furthermore, the current GPS systems suffer from a lack of redundancy, crucial for defense and critical infrastructure, underscoring the need for a more robust GNSS solution. Xona's development of a LEO satellite constellation for high-precision, secure PNT services directly addresses these deficiencies. Their innovative approach not only promises to enhance the accuracy and reliability of spatial data but also introduces an essential layer of redundancy and security to the existing systems.