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I would assume the same. Operation in GNSS-denied environments is critical for military navigation systems. Comparatively, for civilian uses, it's an addon that provides low accuracy, and potentially high development or equipment cost (Maybe not for a cel nav camera, but for Ring Laser Gyro INSs etc)

GNSS is very accurate, and receivers are cheap, but its reliant on satellite signals makes relying on it a liability in adversarial uses.

Cel nav isn't self-contained in the way an INS is, because you need a clear LOS to the stars. But, it's useful on a clear night when your GPS is jammed.