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A student guide to the Global Positioning System T H E A E R O S P A C E C O R P O R A T I O N The Sky’s the Limit The men and women who created the Global Positioning System, more commonly known as GPS, were once young people like you. Each had a special interest in the marvelous order of mathematics and the physical laws affecting all of our lives. By pu
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in science or engineering, they were able to develop a remarkable navigation system that can tell you exactly where you are on Earth at any time of day or night and in any type of weather. This booklet was developed by The Aerospace Corporation to help you unde
tand GPS and how it works. If you are interested in an exciting career in navigation or a related field, we encourage you to study mathematics and science in junior high and high school.

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