Supports several polar-orbit satellites for reduced latency when combined with northern sites
There are multiple antennas from 7.3m to 11.5m in S, X and Ka-band antenna supporting several polar-orbit satellites. All these antennas are installed in an environmental radome which allows operation during the 365 days of the year, regardless of the wind conditions. The site is also supporting the SSC Space Go services by 4m-class S, X and Ka band antennas.
The total site occupies an area of 25 hectares, so there is plenty of space for installing or hosting new antennas.
Two major communications provider reach the site with fiber optics communications.
The station has its own power backup and generation system (UPS and diesel).
Location
The Punta Arenas Ground Station was established in 2012 near the city of Punta Arenas, Chile, which is located at the south tip of the South American continent (latitude 53°S.).
The Punta Arenas Ground Station is located 28 km North of the main city and is accessible via a main paved road throughout all the year. When this station is used in combination with SSC Space’s Western Australia Space Center in Australia, unmatched coverage opportunities are available for polar orbiting missions.
