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Navigation Satellites in Low-Earth Orbit Mount a Comeback to Rival GPS
A new generation of navigation satellites in low-Earth orbit is making a comeback as an alternative and backup to the aging GPS system. The stronger, harder-to-jam signals could bolster positioning for everything from smartphones to military systems. The shift reflects growing concern over the vulnerability of the single constellation the modern world depends on.
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