Question & Answer

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

CountrySatellite Navigation SystemFirst Launch
USAGlobal Positioning System (GPS)February 22, 1978
ChinaBeidou Navigation Satellite SystemOctober 30, 2022
India Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System(IRNSS) / NAVIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation)July 1, 2013
JapanQuasi-Zenith Satellite SystemSeptember 11, 2010
European UnionGalileo Navigation SystemOctober 21, 2011