Piton, Northern Mauritius, Mauritius

Mauritius Ground Station

Date Built:

2010

Type

Communication

Purpose

Provides radio interfaces with the spacecraft. Mission control (or operations), from which the spacecraft is managed. The Mauritius Ground Station, owned by Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), is strategically located in the Indian Ocean to enhance global satellite communication and data acquisition services. This station supports the reception and transmission of satellite data for various applications, including Earth observation, climate monitoring, disaster management, and scientific research. Its advanced antenna systems and state-of-the-art technology enable real-time data acquisition and relay, ensuring timely and accurate information delivery to end-users and decision-makers. Integrating seamlessly with KSAT's global network, the Mauritius Ground Station provides robust telemetry, tracking, and command (TTC) services, ensuring continuous monitoring and control of satellites. Its strategic location fills critical coverage gaps, enhancing mission efficiency and success rates. Supporting both commercial and governmental satellite missions, the station plays a vital role in advancing space-based services and technologies, helping KSAT deliver high-quality, uninterrupted satellite communication services to a diverse range of customers worldwide.

Site Owners

Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT)

Site Operators

Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT)

Other Facilities

Security Infrastructure, maritime operations, Control center

Affiliated Organizations

European Space Agency (ESA), (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) NASA, European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT)

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