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WASHINGTONPOST (Harrison Smith) - Raised in the segregated South, Gladys West was a hidden figure behind GPS Sat Jan 31 12:12:41 2026

Without the mathematical model that she helped refine, “the extraordinary positioning, navigation, and timing accuracy of GPS would be impossible to achieve.”

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What specific technical factor is being investigated following the deadly medevac crash in New Mexico?

The risks of military GPS jamming are being scrutinized following the fatal medevac crash in New Mexico.

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From related MS NOW (Youtube): Military GPS jamming under scrutiny after deadly New Mexico plane crash

How many people died in the New Mexico medevac crash?

Four people were killed in the medevac crash in New Mexico.

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What incident is causing scrutiny regarding the risks of military GPS jamming?

A medevac crash in New Mexico that resulted in four deaths is raising questions about the risks associated with military GPS jamming.

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