NASA satellites, designed to track hurricanes and ice sheets, have shown they can also pinpoint mysterious GPS jammers. This could help planes and ships navigate through interference-prone areas.

The experiment revealed that two satellite systems, CYGNSS and NISAR, can identify jammer locations with varying degrees of precision. While CYGNSS provides a broader picture, NISAR offers more accurate details along its flight path.

This could be crucial for monitoring high-risk zones where GPS signals are often disrupted, such as conflict areas or regions with frequent electronic interference. The potential application in flight planning and maritime safety is significant.

However, these satellites cannot perform real-time tracking of jammers, meaning a delay between detection and response remains. For now, this technology offers an important tool for identifying where jamming may occur, rather than immediate intervention.