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U.S. Navstar Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite in orbit over Earth, shown in an artist's conception.
The BeiDou navigation system began providing global navigation service in 2020, following the completion of its third-generation constellation (BeiDou-3) of 30 satellites.12
While the system initially began operations in 2000 as a regional service with three satellites in geostationary orbit over China, it was later expanded to provide full global coverage.12