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The number of active GLONASS satellites grows to 17

Moscow, Russia - Three are still undergoing maintenance operations

The number of active satellites in the GLONASS (GLObal NAvigation Satellite System) constellation has grown to 17. GLONASS is the Russian equivalent of GPS (Global Positioning System). Roscosmos, the Russian Space Agency, announced it today adding that three more are undergoing maintenance operations. "According to Glonass information center - Roscosmos stated in a note - one of the four satellites...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1105410
Rome, Italy, 06/04/2009 16:53
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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