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GPS: How Does the US Satellite System Run the World? The Global Race to Geolocate (Documentary) (2023) - FAQ

Frequently asked questions about this film.

What event caused the Korean Airline Massacre?

The Korean Airline Massacre was caused by a missile attack from Soviet fighter aircraft on a Boeing flight number KL007, which had drifted into Soviet airspace due to a positioning error.

When did the U.S. offer the world access to GPS?

The U.S. offered the world access to GPS on September 1, 1983, after the Korean Airline Massacre.

Who founded Garmin and where was it established?

Garmin was founded by engineers Gary Burrell and Min Kao in a garage.