23 June 2025

Qascom Awarded ESA’s ALIGNED Project to Advance Handheld Navigation Innovation

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Qascom is proud to announce it has been awarded the ALIGNED project by the European Space Agency (ESA), marking a new step forward in pushing the boundaries of handheld positioning and navigation.

In collaboration with Hightek S.r.l. and Sapienza Università di Roma, the project focuses on integrating visual-inertial navigation with other Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) sensors commonly used in high-end commercial devices. The innovative solution will be demonstrated in real-world operational environments, laying the groundwork for its integration into future commercial applications.

This initiative is supported by the European Space Agency’s NAVISP Programme, which plays a critical role in advancing Europe’s leadership in satellite navigation and PNT innovation.

Special thanks to Agenzia Spaziale Italiana for its continued support of the NAVISP program.

Learn more about the project: ESA’s NAVISP Programmes.