Both were leading experts in GLONASS. In October 1982, 4 1/2 years after the launch of the first GPS satellite, the Soviet Union had launched the first test satellite for its new constellation. It ...

Lessons from the battlefield in the Russo-Ukrainian War have fueled the rapid acceleration of drone technology, with a trend ...

Iridium Communications is exploring the potential use of small satellites to demonstrate advanced positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) capabilities. Iridium CEO Matt Desch discussed this ...

GPS technology relies on satellite infrastructure and supports everything from ride-share and food delivery apps for civilians to critical navigation for military and defense operations.

The satellite internet technology has been a game changer for people in rural areas, but scientists are concerned about crowded skies and potential climate consequences.

Here’s how it works. Rocket Lab launched five "Internet of Things" satellites on Saturday (Feb. 8). A 59-foot-tall (18 meters) Electron rocket carrying five spacecraft for the French company ...

These satellites will augment the 31-satellite GPS constellation currently in orbit, with the goal of ensuring global navigation coverage amid concerns about potential threats to space assets from ...

There are over 13,000 satellites orbiting the Earth with more being sent ... The modern world relies heavily on these satellites for communication, GPS, research, and much more.

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