Which country has its own Satellite Navigation System
Currently, there are 5 countries (India, China, USA, Russia & Japan) and the Europen Union has its own satellite navigation system.
Satellite Navigation System is a navigation system that offers real-time location services using satellites.
Countries with their own Satellite Navigation Systems
Country | Satellite Navigation System | First Launch |
---|---|---|
USA | Global Positioning System (GPS) | February 22, 1978 |
China | Beidou Navigation Satellite System | October 30, 2022 |
India | Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System(IRNSS) / NAVIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) | July 1, 2013 |
Japan | Quasi-Zenith Satellite System | September 11, 2010 |
European Union | Galileo Navigation System | October 21, 2011 |