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Official U.S. government information about the Global Positioning System (GPS) and related topics, including technical documentation and user guidance.
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User Reports for GPS
Recent issues reported by users from around the world (last 30 days).
Performance Insights
Performance
71/ 100
Accessibility
100/ 100
Best Practices
93/ 100
SEO
92/ 100
Page Load Time
3.74s
Page Size
0.28MB
Requests
24
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About GPS & Technical Insights
The site targets a broad audience from the general public and students to technical professionals, legislative staff, and industry-specific users, all seeking official U.S. government information about GPS technology and policy.
Technologies Used & Relationships
Website Details & Offering
Primary Call to Action
Navigate to specific audience sections (e.g., General Public, Professionals)
Secondary Calls to Action
Get website updates via RSSComment on this pageContact UsTell us what you think of this websiteReport Service OutagesSearch
Advertisements Present?
None
Allows User Accounts?
No
Headquarters Country
United States
Language
English
Primary Category
Government and Public Services
Revenue Source
None (Informational)
Value Proposition
Official U.S. government information and technical documentation about the Global Positioning System (GPS) and related topics, serving a diverse audience from the general public to technical professionals and policymakers.
Content & Features
Content Freshness Clues
NOTE: The contents of this website have not been updated since February 2025 due to staffing shortages.Proposed IS changes - Comments due Mar 21Interface revision notices, Jan 2024PRN assignments, Apr 20232022 GPS performance analysisPNT advisory board, Dec 2024CGSIC Baltimore 2024Presentations 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 & earlierThis page was last modified on January 29, 2021.
Highlighted Features
Comprehensive GPS overview and system detailsTechnical documentation (Interface Specifications, Performance Standards)Modernization and new civil signals informationInformation on Augmentation Systems and other GNSSInternational cooperation detailsGPS applications across various industriesGovernance, policy, and legal informationMultimedia library (videos, images, presentations)Dedicated sections for diverse audiences (General Public, Professionals, Legislative Staff, Students & Teachers)
Mentioned Integrations
RSS Feed
Tone & Style
FormalInformativeTechnicalOfficialAuthoritativeEducationalNeutral
Target Audience Insights
Target Category Focus
Other
Target Country
United States
Audience Expertise Level
Varies from General Public to Expert
Job Type
Professionals, Legislative Staff, Students, Teachers, various industry professionals (e.g., agriculture, aviation, marine, surveying)
Geographic Focus
Global, with U.S. focus
Brand Preference
U.S. Government
Politics
Government/Policy Stakeholders, Neutral
Education
All
Interests
GPS technology, Navigation, Mapping, Public Policy, Science, Education, Government information
Device Type
Mobile devices, specialized GPS receivers, computers
Target Age Range
All Adults and Students
Tech Skills
Varies, from General Public to Technical Experts
Trust & Support Signals
Company Info Sections
About This WebsiteOrganization (National Executive Committee, Federal Agencies, National Coordination Office, Advisory Board, CGSIC)Operator/Maintainer attribution (U.S. Space Force, National Coordination Office for PNT, NOAA)
Support Channels Mentioned
Contact UsEmail (implied via Contact Us)FAQService Outages & Status ReportsCivil GPS Service Interface Committee (CGSIC) Meetings
Trust Signals Present
Official .gov domainU.S. government brandingClear authorship (U.S. Space Force, National Coordination Office for PNT, NOAA)Privacy policy linkComprehensive technical documentationStructured navigation for different user groupsMentions of official government committees and international cooperation
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Additional Domain & Security Details
- Domain Name
- gps.gov
- Registrar
- get.gov
- Registrar IANA ID
- 8888888
- Registrar Website
- https://get.gov
- Creation Date
- April 22, 1999
- Expiration Date
- September 15, 2025
- Days Remaining
- 59 days
- Registry Status
- serverTransferProhibited
- Last Checked (Registry)
- July 19, 2025 at 12:36:43 AM UTC