global navigation satellite system
system of satellites that provide autonomous geo-spatial positioning with global coverage
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A global navigation satellite system is a network of satellites orbiting Earth that can tell you where you are anywhere in the world by calculating your position based on signals from those satellites. This technology matters because it enables GPS and similar services that power everything from smartphone maps to aircraft navigation and financial transactions.
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The US Space Force's Global Positioning System was the first global satellite navigation system and the first to be provided as a free global service.
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