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Feb 21, 2014 03:50 PM EST

Next-Generation GPS Satellite Launched Into Orbit

A U.S. Global Positioning System satellite was launched into orbit on Thursday, buttressing a 31-member navigation network in constant use by the military, civilian agencies and commercial customers worldwide.

Dec 27, 2013 04:48 PM EST

China Says Satellite Network to be Big Asset, Others Can Use it Too

China's homegrown satellite navigation system will bring untold economic, social and military benefits and other countries in Asia are welcome to use it, the director of China's satellite navigation agency said on Friday.