Testing The Technologies

In 1967, the U.S. Navy developed the “Timation” satellite which proved the ability to place accurate clocks in space, a technology the GPS relies upon.
In the 1970s, the ground-based “Omega Navigation System”, became the first world-wide radio navigation system.
The full 24-satellite constellation was completed on March 9, 1994, and reached full Operational Capability on July 17, 1995.

In 1967, the U.S. Navy developed the “Timation” satellite which proved the ability to place accurate clocks in space, a technology the GPS relies upon.