China’s GPS-like satellite navigation system has been in the works for over two decades.
Global Times
China successfully launched the final satellite of its Beidou navigation system into space on Tuesday. It’s Beijing’s answer to the US government-owned GPS and will help the country reduce its reliance on American technology.
The satellite launch took place shortly before 10 a.m. local time from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the country’s southwestern Sichuan province. The launch, which was broadcast live, was deemed a success after about 20 minutes.
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