Nemea, Athens, Greece

Nemea Ground Station (NGS)

Date Built:

1987

Type

Communication

Purpose

The station is built in the outskirts of Athens, Greece, close to the town Nemea. The Nemea Ground Station primarily serves as a satellite communication hub. Its main purposes include Satellite Tracking and Control, Data Reception and Transmission, Support for Communication Services, Collaboration with International Space Agencies. The Nemea Ground Station, operated by Inmarsat, primarily serves as a crucial hub for satellite communications. Its main purpose is to support Inmarsat’s global network by providing a range of communication services, including data transmission, satellite signal reception, and signal processing. Located in Nemea, Greece, this ground station is part of Inmarsat's infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity for their satellite networks, which cater to various sectors such as maritime, aviation, and defense. In addition to its role in maintaining and enhancing Inmarsat's satellite communication services, the Nemea Ground Station also helps in monitoring and managing satellite performance, ensuring that the communication links are robust and efficient. This supports Inmarsat's commitment to providing high-quality, global satellite communication services.

Size Of Land

30 hectares

Site Owners

Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT)

Site Operators

International Maritime Satellite Organization (Inmarsat)

Other Facilities

Visitor Center, On-site Accommodations, Training Facilities, Research and Development Facilities, Technical Support Buildings

Affiliated Organizations

International Maritime Satellite Organization (Inmarsat)

References

Mapcarta. (n.d.). W212763879. Retrieved August 3, 2024. Retrieved from https://mapcarta.com/W212763879

KSAT. (2020, December 11). KSAT builds the world’s first commercial optical ground station. KSAT.. Retrieved from https://www.ksat.no/news/news-archive/2020/ksat-builds-the-worlds-first-commercial-optical-ground-station/

Inmarsat. (2021, April 27). A unique spacecraft: Inmarsat’s I-5 F4. Inmarsat. Retrieved from https://www.inmarsat.com/en/insights/corporate/2021/a-unique-spacecraft.html

Number Of Dishes:

6

Diameter Of Dishes:

15 to 32 meters

RF Communication Bands:

L-band, C-band

Latitude/Longitude:

37.84604/22.62216

Location