Only these six countries have their own GPS systems! The entire world relies on them, controlling everything from smartphones to missiles.

In today's digital world, GPS has become a vital part of our daily lives. Whether ordering food online, booking a cab, or finding directions in a new area, GPS is used everywhere.

In today's digital world, GPS has become a vital part of our daily lives. Whether ordering food online, booking a cab, or finding directions in a new area, GPS is used everywhere. But few people know that not only America's GPS, but also six major countries and groups worldwide have their own satellite-based navigation systems. This is why everything from smartphones to vehicles and missile systems rely on them.

In fact, any navigation satellite system is technically called GNSS, or Global Navigation Satellite System. It is a network of multiple satellites that continuously transmit signals to Earth. The receivers in our phones or cars pick up these signals and tell us our exact location. This requires signals from at least four satellites.

The world's oldest and most popular system is GPS, developed by the United States. It has over 24 satellites orbiting at an altitude of approximately 20,200 kilometers above the Earth. Most navigation systems used in smartphones and vehicles rely on it.

Russia's GLONASS system is also quite old and has been in operation since the 1980s. It also has 24 satellites and, in some areas, proves to be even better than GPS.

China's BeiDou system, which previously operated only regionally, now covers the entire globe and has over 35 satellites.

The European Union's Galileo system is particularly known for its high accuracy. It has over 28 satellites and is specifically designed for civilian use.

India is also not far behind in this race. ISRO has developed its own navigation system called NavIC. It consists of seven satellites and provides highly accurate location data for India and its surrounding areas. It was launched in 2013 and is crucial for India's security.

Japan has the QZSS system, designed for the Asia-Pacific region. It works in conjunction with GPS and is particularly useful in areas where GPS signals are weak.

This clearly shows that the entire world doesn't rely solely on America's GPS; a total of six countries and groups have developed their own navigation systems based on their own technology. This is not only crucial for their security but also for technological independence and strategic advantage.