WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 25, 2025--
TrustPoint, a pioneer in next-generation space-based positioning and navigation solutions, is proud to announce the successful launch and first contact of its third free-flying satellite, Time Flies, aboard the latest rideshare launch out of Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday. This milestone strengthens TrustPoint’s leadership in delivering innovative Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services from Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
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Time Flies, TrustPoint’s third satellite launch in two years, integrates substantial technological advancements, including increased power and autonomy. These innovations enhance the company's compact C-band payload, supporting demonstrations and further advancing field testing of TrustPoint-enabled receivers currently in development by the company's growing portfolio of product partners.
"With the successful launch and first contact of Time Flies, TrustPoint continues to prove that a commercial GPS alternative from LEO is not only possible, it’s here," said Patrick Shannon, Founder and CEO of TrustPoint. "As global demand for alternative and complementary PNT systems accelerates, TrustPoint is uniquely positioned to unlock significant market potential. By addressing pressing customer needs from Low Earth Orbit, we’re paving the way for substantial value creation for our commercial partners and investors."
Building on the successes of earlier missions ( It’s About Time and Time We’ll Tell ), Time Flies underscores TrustPoint’s focus on performance and autonomy to meet commercial and national security requirements. The mission is supported by an all-U.S. team, showcasing the collaboration and expertise driving TrustPoint’s initiatives.
"TrustPoint was founded to enable new applications and address new threats," said Chris DeMay, Founder and COO of TrustPoint. “From program kickoff to first telemetry, the Time Flies mission has been executed flawlessly, validating our technical foundation and reinforcing our ability to respond to global needs for GPS resilience and national security.”
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TrustPoint is developing a revolutionary commercial GPS service, leveraging their C-band LEO satellite constellation. The TrustPoint system has been developed from the ground up to achieve the high performance, security, and availability required for autonomous navigation, critical infrastructure, and national security. Learn more at www.trustpointgps.com.
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Mission Patch for TrustPoint's Third Satellite - Time Flies
Lando Norris is the Formula 1 title favorite ahead of a three-way decider in Abu Dhabi — which also means he has the most to lose.
He and teammate Oscar Piastri are each looking to win their first title, but Norris saw his comfortable 24-point lead entering last week's Qatar Grand Prix whittled down to 12 by the end of it as Red Bull's Max Verstappen surged back into the fight.
“Of course, I have the most to lose because I am the one at the top,” Norris said Thursday. “I’ll do my best to stay there till the end of the year, a few more days. At the same time, if it doesn’t go my way, then I'll try again next year. It’ll hurt probably for a little while, but that’s life.”
Norris has denied he'll ask Piastri to help out to at least ensure one McLaren driver becomes champion if it seems Verstappen will take the title.
Verstappen’s chances were revived when McLaren botched a strategy call in Qatar, one race after Norris and Piastri were disqualified in Las Vegas.
The one contender who's been in a final-race decider before, Verstappen said he's “just enjoying being here” in a season where his title defense often seemed impossible.
“I have four of those at home, so it’s nice to add a fifth,” he said Thursday, looking at the trophy standing next to him.
“I’ve already achieved everything that I wanted to achieve in F1 and everything is just a bonus. I just keep doing it because I love it and I enjoy it and that’s also how I go into this weekend. Have a good time out there, try to maximize the result.”
Verstappen was 104 points off the lead at one stage, and wrote his chances off again when he wasn't competitive in qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix, three races ago.
Piastri had a 34-point lead in August and seemed on target to become the first Australian champion in 45 years. He hasn't won in eight races since.
With only a slim shot at the title, Piastri could face the dilemma of whether to sacrifice his own bid for Norris. “I don’t really have an answer until I know what’s expected of me," he said.
Piastri showed good pace to take second spot in Qatar last week, though he was left “speechless” after a race dominated by McLaren's wrong strategy call.
“Obviously, I need a fair few things to happen this weekend to come out champion," he said, "but I’ll just make sure I’m in the right place at the right time and see what happens.”
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands walks through the paddock at the Yas Marina Circuit ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia arrives for the first practice for the he Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain walks through the paddock at the Yas Marina Circuit ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
