Beidou

China completes its GPS-rivalling global navigation system Beidou

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China launched the final satellite in its global navigation system constellation Beidou earlier today – completing the network six months ahead of schedule. The spacecraft was launched into geostationary orbit on top of a Long March-3B rocket at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center at 02:43 BST this morning. Completing its own global navigation system will allow … Read more

China is one satellite away from launching its GPS rival Beidou

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China is due to launch the final satellite in its global positioning system constellation Beidou, allowing Beijing to reduce its reliance on the US-owned GPS system. Beidou will be made up of 30 satellites giving China military independence in terms of navigation and even messaging independent of the US or other nations. The final part … Read more