Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Russia is jamming GPS satellite signals in Ukraine

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April 12, 2022
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Jammers from Russian forces besieging the country are targeting global positioning system (GPS) satellites that are used for navigation, mapping and other purposes, the report said, quoting the U.S. Space Force.
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Perseverance Mars rover, Ingenuity helicopter seen from space
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