Global Positioning System (GPS)

Satellite navigation system relying on relativistic corrections

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#1040: The Einstein in Your Pocket: Why Relativity Rules Reality

Think Einstein is just for textbooks? Discover how the strange physics of relativity keeps your GPS accurate and your world in sync.

Mar 8
#625: The Invisible Battlefield: Why the Spectrum Is a War Zone

Explore the hidden world of the radio frequency spectrum and how the military fights for control over the invisible battlefield.

Feb 14
#535: The Cargo Ships vs. Delivery Drones of Space

Explore the massive shift in satellite technology as Herman and Corn break down the physics, costs, and future of LEO and GEO orbits.

Feb 8