Rediff.com » News
With new satellite in space, India to get 'Desi GPS'
April 04, 2014
India today successfully launched its second navigation
satellite, sometimes dubbed
the 'desi GPS', through its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle or PSLV. The
satellite navigation system is a fleet of seven satellites that will
help provide precise locations within 20 meters.
Till
now most of us have relied on the American GPS or the Global
Positioning System, very popular on smart phones but not good enough for
military applications as it can't be relied upon for seamless coverage
in times of war and the in-built error makes it unsuitable for precision
strikes.
Read more
© 2024 Rediff.com