The global positioning system is originally called:

The global positioning system is originally called:

• A. NavSat GPS
• B. GPS-Original
• C. Navstar GPS
• D. Satellite Nav

Answer: (C)

Navstar GPS is the original name. Navstar stands for Navigation System with Timing and Ranging, highlighting how the system uses precise timing from the satellites to determine a receiver’s position. Developed by the U.S. Department of Defense in the 1970s, it was initially designated as NAVSTAR GPS and later became commonly known simply as GPS. The other names were not the official designation.

Navstar GPS is the original name. Navstar stands for Navigation System with Timing and Ranging, highlighting how the system uses precise timing from the satellites to determine a receiver’s position. Developed by the U.S. Department of Defense in the 1970s, it was initially designated as NAVSTAR GPS and later became commonly known simply as GPS. The other names were not the official designation.