Hey there! Do you know how your phone tells you where you are on a map? π±πΊοΈ That’s thanks to satellites up in space! And guess what? China has its own awesome system called the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS)! πβ¨
The BeiDou system helps people find their way, just like magic! β¨ By 2023, millions of smartphones in China are using BeiDou to navigate. That’s a lot of people getting where they need to go! ππ΄ββοΈπΆββοΈ
China’s satellite navigation and location-based services are growing super fast. The industry has made hundreds of billions of yuan! That’s a big number that shows how important these satellites are. π°π
But it’s not just about phones. BeiDou helps with all sorts of cool things! It assists in smart transportation, like self-driving cars in over 50 cities. How cool is that? ποΈππ°οΈ
BeiDou is also used around the world! Over 140 countries and regions use it for things like flying planes, sailing ships, and talking on phones. It’s helping everyone stay connected. βοΈπ’π‘
Isn’t it amazing how satellites way up in space can make such a big difference down here on Earth? Next time you use your phone’s GPS, remember the incredible technology making it all possible! πβ¨
Reference(s):
China's satellite navigation industry output hits 575.8 billion yuan
cgtn.com