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Global Positioning System (GPS)
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Country/ies of originUnited States
Operator(s)US Space Force
TypeMilitary, civilian
StatusOperational
CoverageGlobal
Accuracy500–30 cm (16–0.98 ft)
Constellation size
Total satellites33
Satellites in orbit31
First launchFebruary 22, 1978; 43 years ago
Total launches72p
Orbital characteristics
Regime(s)6x MEO planes
Orbital height20,180 km (12,540 mi)