{"id":2242,"date":"2023-01-11T03:09:53","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T03:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/?p=2242"},"modified":"2023-01-14T13:31:42","modified_gmt":"2023-01-14T13:31:42","slug":"how-many-gps-satellites-are-there","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/how-many-gps-satellites-are-there\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many GPS Satellites Are There?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
How Many GPS Satellites Are There? It’s a question few ever ask themselves. Most people don’t even know how GPS works. The complexities of this incredible tool escape them. If you’ve ever wondered how many satellites make up the global positioning system, this article is for you. Today you’ll learn about GPS satellites, how they work, and what it takes to keep them running.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
The medium earth orbit (MEO) is where GPS satellites orbit at an altitude of approximately 20,200 km or 12,550 miles<\/a>. Every satellite circles the earth twice a day. From here, the constellation transmits radio signals to users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n