Session A8: PANEL: The Future of Space-Based PNT

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Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room 6-8

Session Chair:

John Langer The Aerospace Corporation

We will consider what the future holds for U.S. space-based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing as the current system matures. Panelists will explore concepts for next-generation systems, addressing challenges such as contested and denied environments, evolving user requirements, and opportunities for innovation. Discussions will span government, military, and commercial perspectives, with a focus on identifying emerging technologies, potential architectures, and the balance between government-led and private-sector solutions.

Panel Members: 

1. Col Neil Barnas, GPS Program Lead, USSF SYD 831
2. Michael Orr, NAVWAR Division Chief, USSF
3. Dr. Christopher Erickson, PNT and Spectrum Management, DOT
4. Lisa Dyer, Executive Director, GPS Innovation Alliance 
5. Greg Panas, L3 Harris Technologies, former Capability Executive for Armaments and Energetics, US Army

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Exhibit Hall Evening Hours and Cash Bar (Exhibit Hall, First Floor)

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