China is now developing an independent
satellite navigation system named as
COMPASS.
• The new system will be a constellation of
35 satellites, which include 5
geostationary orbit (GEO) satellites and
30 medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellites, that will offer complete coverage of the
globe.
• The authorized service will be more
accurate than the free service, can be
used for communication, and will supply
information about the system status to
the users.
• Expect to be completed around 2015