Special Lecture Hosted by the Space Agency
to Be Held on October 22 in Busan
The Space Agency will host a special lecture by Bradford Parkinson, a world-renowned satellite navigation scholar known as the "Father of GPS" and Professor Emeritus at Stanford University in the United States.
This lecture will take place on October 22 at the Paradise Hotel in Busan. It is expected to offer a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the past and future of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems, which form the foundation of modern civilization worldwide.
Professor Emeritus Parkinson has been recognized for his contributions as the chief design lead from the early stages of the Global Positioning System (GPS) program in 1973, and for serving as the inaugural director of the GPS Joint Program Office.
In this special lecture, Professor Parkinson will revisit the innovative development process of GPS technology, which has been utilized globally since its development in the 1970s. He will also share with the public the latest technological trends, including low-Earth orbit satellite navigation systems, and discuss the future direction of PNT systems-core infrastructure that provides accurate position, navigation routes, and precise timing information using satellite signals.
The Space Agency expects that this lecture will serve as an opportunity to increase interest and understanding in the domestic satellite navigation sector, especially in connection with the ongoing development of the Korean Positioning System (KPS).
Kim Jinhee, Director of the Satellite Division at the Space Agency, stated, "This lecture is a meaningful occasion to hear directly from the designer of GPS about its development history and future vision," adding, "We hope it will help raise public understanding and interest in connection with the development of the Korean Positioning System."
The lecture is open to the general public, and applications for participation can be submitted until October 20 via Naver Form or by scanning the QR code on the event poster.
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