# News
An innovative collaboration between Safran and TrustPoint for GNSS Simulation
Safran Electronics & Defense and TrustPoint, a pioneer in next-generation GNSS services, are launching a groundbreaking partnership, marking the first time C-band PNT signals will be generated by a commercial simulator.
TrustPoint is developing a revolutionary commercial satellite positioning service (GNSS), based on its constellation of next-generation C-band LEO satellites. The TrustPoint system has been designed to achieve high performance and, above all, the level of safety and availability required for demanding applications in economic sectors dependent on precise and secure navigation, such as autonomous vehicles, critical infrastructure and national security.
The partnership with Safran aims to advance the existing LEO PNT capabilities of Safran’s GNSS simulation suite through the development and implementation of C-band specific channel effects to provide users the ability to experience and test receivers with the enhanced accuracy, resilience and security of TrustPoint services. Through this collaboration, Safran’s industry-leading Skydel software will simulate TrustPoint’s highly anticipated LEO GNSS constellation and signals.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Safran to integrate TrustPoint’s next-generation C-band LEO PNT signals into Skydel’s industry-leading GNSS simulation capabilities,” says Paul Anderson, TrustPoint’s Lead Systems Engineer. “TrustPoint’s dedicated C-band LEO PNT service offers enhanced PNT availability, accuracy, and resiliency made possible with our game-changing combination of orbit and frequency diversity. Through this joint development, receiver manufacturers can leverage Safran’s Skydel-based simulators to generate and showcase the value of C-band GNSS directly to end users in a myriad of dual-use applications.”
“Safran is excited to announce a partnership with Trustpoint, one of the most promising companies in the LEO PNT market. With its C-band-based technology, Trustpoint offers an innovative and highly promising service in terms of performance and resilience in the field of GNSS positioning,” said Pierre-Marie Le Veel, Safran’s Program Director for PNT Simulation.
Safran sets the standard for precision and reliability in GNSS simulation and together with TrustPoint will drive a new wave of GNSS receiver innovation, unlocking advanced capabilities for demanding new applications requiring resilient PNT capabilities.
The Trustpoint constellation will be available on all Safran GNSS simulators in early 2025.
For more information on Safran’s GNSS simulation offerings, please go here.
Learn more about Safran’s newest partner at trustpointgps.com.