Russia's GPS Network Is Put On Hold
RIA Novosti / Oleg Urusov
Russian Military's Support Of GLONASS On Ice After Corruption Scandal, Technical Failures - Report -- RT
The Russian Defense Ministry has reportedly refused to adopt GLONASS, the country’s rival to GPS, due to its technical shortcomings. One of the system’s 24 satellites has malfunctioned, and besides, GLONASS is still in its testing phase.
The malfunctioning satellite will not be operational any time soon as it has already exhausted its power after 96 months in service, Nezavisimaya Gazeta reports. And due to a difference in orbit inclination, no existing reserve satellite can substitute it.
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My Comment: After a decade of war the U.S. has clearly shown the value of GPS systems for precision bomb strikes. Not having this essential network is a significant loss for the Russian military.
Update: A link to how China and other countries are trying to develop their own GPS system.
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