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Global Positioning System We have all been lost before, and have had trouble finding our way to where we want to get to. Now technology is helping us find our way. This technology is called Global Positioning System (GPS). Global Positioning System technology has been used by the military for about ten years now, and is just starting to be given practical uses in society today. GPS uses twenty-four satellites orbiting around the Earth to …

…to the exact same spot within one hundred meters, even in the middle of the ocean. Airlines can fly closer together, without having to worry about crashing into each other. In summary, Global Positioning technology has many important uses in today’s society. What place does GPS have in our future? As with any new technology, GPS devices will become more widely used, and be more affordable. This new technology is just beginning to unfold.