Actually the Russian space agency provides this service at lower cost and
greater accuracy (because it has not been deliberately dumbed
down by the generals).
Don't get too confused on this. GPS is a strategic necessity. Or something
like it is. The US doesn't depend on the Russians for strategic
necessities.
What goes on at NASA is for public consumption. What goes on
in the military arena is a totally different kettle of fish, IMHO.
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