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Select two places where a magnetic compass wouldn't work well.

Astronaut Jim Lovell is using a sextant to tell where his space capsule is by measuring the angles between...

The US Geological Survey places markers for reference points. What is the most important thing about this marker?

GPS is designed for Earth. However, NASA holds a world record for farthest GPS lock. Where was this done?

Generally, "landmarks" are unique and don't move. Select all good examples of a landmark.

Smartphones use satellites in space to tell exactly where you are on the Earth.

Navigating in space is more challenging than on Earth, since most landmarks in space are moving.

What makes Polaris (the 'North Star') and Crux (the 'Southern Cross') useful for navigation?

What is a way you could navigate in space at an altitude of 240 miles above the Earth?

1. ‘Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award’ was recently conferred to which actor?