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GPS became fully available to the public in 1995. Although the system was originally developed by the U.S. Department of Defense and became operational in 1978, it was not until the mid-1990s that civilian access to the full capabilities of GPS was granted without the degradation known as Selective Availability. This marked a significant milestone in navigation technology, allowing for widespread use in various applications.

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