Friday, June 19, 2009

“GPS Satellite may fail by 2010”

“GPS Satellite may fail by 2010”
The US government revealed that the world wide network of satellite that constitutes the Global Positioning System might fail by the year 2010. Today tons of people depend upon the Satellite Navigation Network that provides guidelines for users while they drive in their cars or using cell phones.


The System could fail due to main reason:

Ø Mismanagement and
Ø Lack of Investment

The first satellite that was expected to replace the 20-year-old system was scheduled for launch in 2007, but it isn’t ready yet, it is expected to be ready by November 2009. Experts aren’t sure whether the existing satellite that is in orbit today will keep the GP running efficiently until its replacements will be ready.

GPS Systems, besides providing drivers the right directions, the GPS technology allows tracking offender's locations using electronic tagging devices.
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