Why Beidou matters? At the 4th International Summit on BDS Applications in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, this question met its answer. Delegations from Arab countries, Malaysia, and Tunisia voiced a common view: in an era when no one can rely on a single system, #Beidou Satellite Navigation System's high-precision positioning and precise timing offer the world another trusted choice. This piece of Chinese infrastructure in orbit is knitting every coordinate on Earth into a tighter, more connected net

🟥SUBJECT: GPS versus GNSS GPS (Global Positioning System) is one specific satellite navigation system, owned and operated by the United States. It’s just one part of the global family of navigation systems. GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) is the general term for all satellite navigation systems worldwide including GPS and others. ==== 🇺🇸 GPS (Global Positioning System) – USA 🛰️ 31–33 satellites 🌐 Global coverage 🇷🇺 GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) – Russia 🛰️ 23–24

20 reactions | Why do we say 'GPS' when when we often mean 'GNSS'? Learn more about GPS vs GNSS: https://loom.ly/TlXCO8o | EarthScope Consortium | Facebook