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navigational satellite

American  
Or navigation setellite

noun

  1. a satellite designed to enable operators of aircraft, vehicles, or vessels to determine their geographical position.

Etymology

Origin of navigational satellite

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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In fact, GPS isn't the only global navigational satellite system.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2019

Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., this automated data service provides database access to information ranging from current navigational satellite positioning, astronomical data, and software utilities.

From Zen and the Art of the Internet by Kehoe, Brendan P.

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