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Satellite navigation

Location became a public utility.

01 / The world before

Navigation once relied heavily on local landmarks and dedicated instruments.

02 / The discovery

Satellite timing and radio signals enable precise positioning.

03 / The people

Scientists, satellite engineers, clock makers and operators.

04 / The obstacles

Signals depend on complex maintenance and can be disrupted.

05 / The world after

Navigation became available to many civilian services.

06 / Why it still matters

Maps, transport and emergency response use satellite positioning.

Source

GPS.gov ↗

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