I gotta drive out to the country today and I need my nav to get me out there. SHould i be worried about this:
http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/space/1...ast/index.html

 

I think it could be a problem. But i'm not expert on satellites.

 

I think that it can be a problem, but currently isn't a problem. I am also no expert on satellites.

 

In my expert opinion, I say no problem. Even if the satellites are down you still have the map available. Your position may not be accurate but you'll be ok. What did you do before your nav system?

 

hint hint

 

Nope.
The satellites are military-grade so they're shielded.

And you're nowhere near enough up north where the auroras are likely to cause unusual discharges so the odds of something going wrong are about the same as they always are; about 45 million to one (the odds of getting hit by lightning.) ;-)

You'll live...