GPS: A backbone for critical infrastructure.
From T-Minus Space Daily by N2K Networks
May 31, 2026 · 27 min · Season 2 · Episode 709
About this episode
The episode discusses the evolution and critical role of GPS in modern society and various infrastructure sectors.
Since its original creation in the 1970s, GPS has evolved from a technology primarily used by the military to a foundation for modern society. After the removal of selective availability for civilians in 2000, GPS’s value has significantly expanded. In the past two decades, nearly every critical infrastructure sector–telecommunications, transportation, energy, agriculture, emergency services, and financial services–relies on GPS constellations to ensure that timing and location accuracy are precise. Though many do not see its utility in day-to-day efforts, GPS has become entrenched in modern networks and services. Key sources: Removal of selective availability. Satellite Navigation - GPS - How It Works. What can GPS do? Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to our free Signals and Space Briefing, our Sunday newsletter covering the intersection of cybersecurity and space. Subscribe at: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/signals-and-space Is there a topic or person you’d like to hear on our show? You can send your questions and feedback to space@n2k.com. You can also fill our our audience survey…
Topics covered
- GPS technology
- critical infrastructure
- satellite navigation
- timing accuracy
- location services
Keywords
- GPS
- critical infrastructure
- satellite navigation
- timing accuracy
- location services
- telecommunications
- transportation
- energy
- emergency services
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: N2K Networks, N2K CyberWire, The CyberWire, Signals and Space Briefing
Products: GPS
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