In India, while using a navigation/maps application on your mobile device, your gadget is using signals from the Amercian Global Positioning system (constellation of satellites) or perhaps the equivalent Russian Glonass system.

Exclusive: Your mobile could soon use India's NavIC satellite signals for navigation

The countdown for ISRO's (Indian Space reserach Organisation) GSLV F12/NVS-01 launch mission commenced at 7:12 am Sunday, ahead of the lift-off that is scheduled for 10:42 am Monday, WION has learnt.

Countdown starts for ISRO’s navigation satellite launch; lift-off at 10:42 am Monday

NASA researchers are tracking an evolving dent on Earth’s magnetic field splitting in two, that could impact satellites, navigation and spacecraft. Earth’s magnetic field acts like a protective shield around the planet, repelling and trapping charged particles from the Sun.

Growing dent on Earth’s magnetic field can damage satellites and navigation

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