GLONASS (Russia)

GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) is Russia's satellite navigation system, similar to GPS in the United States. It consists of a network of satellites orbiting the Earth that provide precise location information to users on the ground, in the air, or at sea. By receiving signals from multiple satellites, a device can determine its exact position, speed, and time. GLONASS is widely used for various applications, including navigation in vehicles, smartphones, and military operations, offering an alternative or complement to GPS for accurate global positioning.