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May 13, 2025 · The Global Positioning System (GPS) is an essential element of a global information infrastructure. The free, open, and dependable nature of GPS has led to the development of …
GPS | GPS.gov
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a U.S.-owned utility that provides users with positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services. This system consists of three segments: the space segment, …
What Can GPS Do? | GPS.gov
GPS is an essential element of a global information infrastructure. The free, open, and dependable nature of GPS has led to the development of hundreds of applications affecting every aspect of …
Systems | GPS.gov
GPS is operated and maintained by the U.S. Space Force. GPS.gov is maintained by the National Coordination Office for Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing.
Space Segment | GPS.gov
The GPS space segment consists of a constellation of satellites transmitting radio signals to users. The United States is committed to maintaining the availability of at least 24 operational GPS satellites, …
GPS for Mapping | GPS.gov
The most effective way to achieve a robust and globally consistent continental reference system is through the technology of the Global Positioning System (GPS).
GPS Accuracy | GPS.gov
What is the government's commitment to GPS accuracy? The government is committed to providing GPS at the accuracy levels specified in the GPS Standard Positioning Service (SPS) Performance …
GPS Service Outage & Status Reports | GPS.gov
The GPSOC, part of U.S. Space Force Space Operations Command, provides DOD and allied GPS users worldwide with anomaly reports and other information 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Interface Control Documents (ICDs) & Interface Specifications (ISs)
Information on the civil GPS signals and codes broadcast at the L1, L2, and L5 frequencies. The communication boundaries between the Global Positioning System and other systems, as well as …
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GPS is operated and maintained by the U.S. Space Force. GPS.gov is maintained by the National Coordination Office for Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing.