How do we find direction in space

Subject: How do we find direction in space

Date: Wed Jan 28 01:40:31 2004
Posted by Ketan
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Area of science: Astronomy
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Message:


As there is no gravitaional force in space so GPS won;t work - how does one 
know in which direction is the space craft going ?? How did Caption Kerk of 
Start Trek manouver :)

Thanks
Ketan

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