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The lab and the Space Force <a href=\"https:\/\/www.c4isrnet.com\/battlefield-tech\/space\/2019\/12\/31\/more-than-a-testbed-how-an-experimental-satellite-will-help-the-war-fighter\/\" target=\"_blank\">are also considering how the satellite could augment the current GPS constellation<\/a> as standalone small satellites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program\u2019s scope also includes development of NTS-3 ground receivers, which allow military users to take advantage of the satellite\u2019s advanced PNT capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In its first year on orbit, the satellite will conduct more than 100 experiments to test different technologies and performance techniques. In the meantime, the program has been using the satellite in ground experiments and exercises, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.c4isrnet.com\/battlefield-tech\/space\/2022\/04\/08\/us-space-force-to-test-experimental-navigation-satellite-in-upcoming-army-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\">including the Army\u2019s PNT Assessment Exercise last August<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the satellite now on hand, Biersgreen said AFRL and L3Harris are conducting functional and performance tests. These include the first evaluation of the satellite\u2019s radio frequency broadcast capability. Once the tests conclude, the lab will test the satellite\u2019s performance in conditions meant to simulate the space environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Data from NTS-3 ground testing will be available to the Space Force and other partners on the program in the coming months, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the program\u2019s continue preparations for NTS-3\u2032s launch, the Space Force and the Air Force are making plans for how they will use the technology. 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