GPS signals can be received at high altitudes in space above the Earth

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GPS signals can indeed be received at high altitudes in space, as demonstrated by satellite missions utilizing onboard GPS receivers for orbit determination.

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Papers [5] and [7] directly discuss spaceborne GNSS/GPS receiver applications and signal coverage analyses for satellites operating in high-altitude orbits, thereby supporting the claim.

Evidence for · 2

Real-Time Orbit Determination of Micro-Nano Satellite Using Robust Adaptive Filtering.

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Chen J, Jin X, Hou C, Zhu L, Xu Z, Jin Z. Real-Time Orbit Determination of Micro-Nano Satellite Using Robust Adaptive Filtering.. 2024. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24247988

This study demonstrates the use of a GPS receiver on a micro-nano satellite in space, confirming that GPS signals can be received at high altitudes.

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GNSS visibility and performance implications for the GENESIS mission.

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Montenbruck O, Steigenberger P, Thoelert S, Arnold D, Bury G. GNSS visibility and performance implications for the GENESIS mission.. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00190-023-01784-4

This paper analyzes GNSS/GPS tracking and signal coverage for a spacecraft mission in medium Earth orbit.

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first checked02 Aug 2026

judged → SUPPORTED · 7702 Aug 2026

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