Category Archives: GPS

Pakistan to expedite satellite monitoring project

President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari asked the planning commission to expedite the project aimed at incorporating satellite monitoring of the development projects in collaboration with other related governmental agencies. He also asked for digitising the storage of land revenue … Continue reading

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China’s 4th satellite launched to boost its global navigation network

China successfully launched its fourth orbiter into space at 23:53 Wednesday, as a part of its indigenous satellite navigation and positioning network known as Beidou, or Compass system. The launch was disclosed by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology … Continue reading

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China’s homegrown satellite navigation system Beidou to serve the world by 2020

China’s homegrown satellite navigation system Beidou is expected to cover the world by around 2020, the chief designer of the system Sun Jiadong said Wednesday.The Beidou System, also know as the Compass Navigation Satellite System (CNSS), is a global satellite … Continue reading

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Russia, India Plan to Make GPS navigation devices jointly

Russia and India might establish a joint venture to produce navigation equipment for GPS and GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System), according to GPS Daily report. GLONASS is the Russian equivalent of the US GPS and is designed for both military … Continue reading

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