Historical Events tagged with "rockwell collins"
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First GPS Signal Received in Iowa
On July 19, 1977, the first Global Positioning System (GPS) signal was successfully transmitted. The signal originated from Navigation Technology Satellite 2 (NTS-2) and was received at the Rockwell Collins facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at precisely 12:41 a.m. Eastern Time. This groundbreaking achievement marked a significant milestone in satellite navigation, showcasing the technological advancements being made during the 1970s. The successful transmission and reception of the GPS signal laid the groundwork for future developments in navigation systems that would eventually become ubiquitous in everyday technology.
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