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Thursday, 31 May 2012

TECHNOLOGY - Space GPS to Guide Vessels

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig (Germany) are developing a technology that helps the spacecraft  not lose their way. 



"Space GPS» based on the use of X-rays emitted by neutron stars (known as pulsars) will use X-rays  based on trigonometry rules similar to those used to identify the location of mobile phones. 

Therefore, vessels will be aware of and with exact precision the place they are as well as the path they need to take in order to reach their destination.

This craft will know with great precision at what point of space will be and what path it should follow to reach their destination.


Translation & Editing by Christiana Vellianiti

Source: tovima.gr

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