Researchers use GPS to track the timing and patterns of giant tortoise migration over multiple years. The tortoises often take the same migration routes over many years in order to …read more Source:: Science
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U.S. could still cancel Raytheon GPS ground system: general
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon and the U.S. Air Force could still cancel the ground control system Raytheon Co is developing to operate new GPS satellites, if the company does …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Northrop says it will bid if Pentagon opens GPS satellite tender
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•PALMDALE, Calif. (Reuters) – Northrop Grumman Corp this week said it would bid if the U.S. Air Force opens a fresh competition for next-generation GPS satellites next year, as expected, …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Raytheon’s GPS control system is ‘a disaster’: U.S. Air Force general
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – General John Hyten, commander of Air Force Space Command, on Tuesday called Raytheon Co’s work on a new ground control system for GPS satellites “a disaster,” and …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Lockheed-Boeing venture says will not bid for U.S. GPS satellite launch
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•(Reuters) – United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Corp and Boeing Co, on Monday said it would not bid for the next U.S. Air Force global positioning …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
ULA needs relief on Russian engines before GPS launch bid: CEO
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•CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla./WASHINGTON (Reuters) – United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin and Boeing, on Friday said it would not bid in a U.S. Air Force competition to …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Despite blast, Spacex has time to show readiness for missions: USAF
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Falcon 9 rocket accident last month should not eliminate SpaceX from the competition to launch a new GPS satellite, U.S. Air Force Secretary Deborah James said …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
How understanding GPS can help you hit a curveball
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•Our brains track moving objects by applying one of the algorithms your phone’s GPS uses, according to researchers. This same algorithm also explains why we are fooled by several motion-related …read more Source:: Science
Getting around without draining your phone battery
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•San Francisco, CALIFORNIA – For the most part, GPS works great. It gives people the ability to get from point A to point B with a simple press of a …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Voice-controlled GPS helmet to help bikers
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•MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Motorcyclists will no longer have to rely on maps or GPS systems, both of which require riders to take their eyes off the road, once a new …read more Source:: UKScienceNews