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space navigation

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    Space navigation is the study and practice of navigating spacecraft through outer space. This includes determining the position, orientation, and velocity of a spacecraft relative to other objects in space, as well as planning and executing maneuvers to reach a desired destination. Space navigation relies on a variety of tools and techniques, such as gyroscopes, star trackers, and radio guidance systems, to accurately determine a spacecraft's position and make course corrections. Advanced space navigation systems are crucial for the successful operation of satellites, space probes, and crewed missions to other planets and celestial bodies.

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