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Pulsar

defensepilotby Xona Space Systems

Low-Earth orbit navigation satellite by Xona Space Systems, providing GPS-independent PNT (positioning, navigation, and timing) signals for commercial and…

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Manufacturer
Xona Space Systems
Form factor
defense
Maturity
pilot
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
2

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Pulsar, a defense by Xona Space Systems (pilot): 2 verified deployments on record.

Overview

Low-Earth orbit navigation satellite by Xona Space Systems, providing GPS-independent PNT (positioning, navigation, and timing) signals for commercial and defense applications requiring high-precision navigation

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
pilot(Small-scale deployment in controlled or trial conditions.)

Key facts

Form Factor

defense

Maturity

pilot

Pricing

No verified price is on record for Pulsar. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (2)

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Pulsar on the deployment map

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Recent activity

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Pulsar.

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Common questions

What is Pulsar?
Low-Earth orbit navigation satellite by Xona Space Systems, providing GPS-independent PNT (positioning, navigation, and timing) signals for commercial and defense applications requiring high-precision navigation
How much does Pulsar cost?
Pulsar's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Pulsar from Xona Space Systems. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Pulsar actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Pulsar is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes Pulsar?
Pulsar is made by Xona Space Systems, based in San Mateo, CA, USA.
Where is Pulsar deployed?
2 verified deployments of Pulsar are on the DEPLOY registry, including at United States (multiple hotel chains), Germany, Europe.
Can you buy Pulsar?
Pulsar is in pilot deployments with named customers and is not yet broadly for sale.
What are alternatives to Pulsar?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable defense robots to Pulsar include ION, SMSS (Squad Mission Support System), AZAK S26 UGV, Blackswan Autonomy Suite.
How does Pulsar compare to ION?
Pulsar and ION (D-Orbit · 3 deployments) are both defense robots on the DEPLOY registry. Pulsar has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Pulsar a top defense?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Pulsar ranks in roughly the top 41% of defense models tracked by the registry.
What is Pulsar's maturity stage?
Pulsar is at the pilot stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Pilot stage means at least one named-customer trial deployment is verified.
Is Pulsar safe?
Pulsar has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Claimed (not independently verified) · no sources on file · last reviewed 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Claimed (not independently verified)

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: pilot

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: defense

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for Pulsar.

Recent coverage

Pulsar in third-party press

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Sep 10, 2026

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Sep 10, 2026

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Sep 9, 2026