"China Plans Lunar GPS with Satellite Cluster"
TL;DR
Chinese scientists plan to develop a high-precision satellite-based navigation system around the moon, involving 21 satellites in four types of orbits, to support lunar exploration and provide accurate positioning data. This initiative aims to enhance navigation, communication, and monitoring for future lunar missions, with similar plans also being pursued by the US, Japan, and Europe.
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