Came across this interesting article (Location services in Outer Space) yesterday about some of the ‘difficulties’ in navigating your way around Outer Space. When you think about it, on Earth we have now got so used to Google Maps (other mapping software apps are available), it seems to be second nature to use this and other options, like car Sat Nav’s, signposts and even paper maps!!
But what about space? Well it seems it’s not as straight forward as you would think. During a quick browse on the internet, there seems so much information about the subject, it’s filled up quite a few bookmarks to come back to for further reading.
Deep Space Navigation is an interesting read from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JBL) and has a lot of resources in addition to explanations.
Another interesting read is going to be ‘How do space probes navigate large distances…’ this must be how the Voyager Missions were able to reach where they are now.
Looks like I have a bit of reading to do!!
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