Xona Space Systems has partnered with Trimble TRMB -1.16%↓ to integrate Trimble’s correction services with Xona’s PULSAR navigation service. At the same time, Trimble Ventures made an undisclosed investment in Xona.

The industry is optimistic about positioning applications from new low-Earth orbit constellations that such companies as Xona and TrustPoint are planning—particularly for markets that lack good cell coverage. While the signals will work with existing GNSS hardware, they are also expected to improve resistance to jamming and interference. Initial PULSAR launches are expected in 2026, with service beginning in 2027, for positioning for applications ranging from geospatial to low-power mass mobile and IoT, the company said.

“By integrating Trimble correction services with Xona PULSAR, customers can expect to have affordable access to the centimeter precision they need without constant cellular data streaming, worrying about cellular dead zones or the need for additional satcom hardware,” said Xona CEO and co-founder Brian Manning, in a statement.

The strategic investment, while not made public, is estimated to be around $10 million. Trimble invested in Xona in early January 2025 with later stage VC money, according to PitchBook. At least one analyst says that because the service won’t be operational until 2027, it is a long wait for revenue generation. This doesn’t include building and maintaining new satellite infrastructure, the analyst said.

In May 2024, Xona closed a $19 million Series A round of funding. The round, led by Future Ventures and Seraphim Space, had such other investors as NGP Capital, Industrious Ventures, Murata Electronics, Space Capital and Aloniq.

CEO Manning has been outspoken about the vulnerability of the GPS signal. He issued a statement in March 2024 following reports that U.S. cell phones and other devices are receiving and processing signals from Chinese and Russian satellite—in violation of FCC rules.