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What is the name of China’s $10bn global navigation system comprising 35 satellites?
AGLONASS
BBeiDou (BDS)
CYeon-HI
DGalileo
Correct answer
B. BeiDou (BDS)
Explanation
China has launched the final satellite for its BeiDou 3 constellation, which will allow it to no longer rely on the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS). The third version of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) comprises 35 satellites, providing global coverage. Apart from GPS, other rivals include Europe’s Galileo and Russia’s GLONASS, reports BBC (Fortune)