technology
A Private Company Plans a New Constellation of Navigation Satellites in Low-Earth Orbit
Xona Space Systems is developing a constellation of 258 low-Earth orbit satellites intended to provide an alternative to GPS, according to Ars Technica.
Why We Ran This
This story restores context often missing from technology coverage, the human need for orientation that underlies navigation infrastructure, and asks readers to consider what we build, and why.
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