What Satellite is used for GPS on the Apple Watch Series 2?

In September 2016, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 2 with GPS functionlaity and I would like to know what satellite is used for the GPS?

Apple Watch Series 2, watchOS 3.1.3, null

Posted on Feb 23, 2017 9:40 AM

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Feb 23, 2017 10:41 AM in response to RealAntonioM

Apple Watch Series 2 is using the GPS network and GLONASS (Globalnaya navigatsionnaya sputnikovaya sistema), see: http://www.apple.com/watch/compare/


I'm not sure about the question "What Satellite"? Using Global Positioning System (GPS) requires a network of satellites, not just one. At least four satellites need to be above the horizon and visible to the GPS receiver, and there are currently 31 GPS satellites in orbit.

The GLONASS system has 24 satellites in orbit.

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