Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS)

Country of Origin: Russia

description

The Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) is Russia's satellite navigation system, serving both military and civilian users globally via private receivers. The system requires 24 operational satellites, distributed evenly across three orbital planes, to maintain continuous global coverage. As of early 2026, the constellation features its full baseline of 24 active satellites plus four spares, delivering accuracy down to 5.6 meters.

status

In service.

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