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NavCube 2.0 Dual Frequency GPS L1/L2C Lunar Receiver

An issued NASA patent from the Technology Transfer catalog.

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Overview

Autonomous navigation is a critical piece of technology in advancing NASA’s lunar missions. Autonomous navigation is advantageous in reducing network communication load while providing real-time positioning and telemetry. The NavCube 2.0 dual-frequency GPS L1/L2C receiver combines an addition frequency receiver along with proven heritage technology that forms the future of space GPS systems.