Science and Technology
2023
Space Technology India

Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?

C.Israel
A.Australia
D.Japan
B.Canada

Correct Answer: Option D

Satellite navigation systems rely on measuring the distance between navigation satellites and the user's receiver.

Currently, there are four global systems:

  • GPS from the USA
  • GLONASS from Russia
  • Galileo from the European Union
  • BeiDou from China

In addition, there are two regional systems:

  • NavIC from India
  • QZSS from Japan

Global navigation systems serve users worldwide, while regional systems are designed for users within a specific service area.

Therefore, Japan has its own Satellite Navigation System (QZSS).

Hence option (d) is the correct answer.