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December 08, 2015

India's GPS system will have better accuracy says ISRO
New Delhi (IANS) Dec 07, 2015
India's indigenous position determination system being developed by national space agency Isro will serve as a "replacement GPS" for the public with enhanced access in remote areas, an official said in Kolkata on Saturday. It will also aid in navigation and monitoring of fleet (trucks and ships) movement, the official added. "We will have our own position determination system using our own navigation constellation, the IRNSS series which will be operational by middle of next year. It is a ki ... read more

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