Nuuk, Greenland

Nuuk Ground Station

Date Built:

May 2017

Type

Communication

Purpose

The Nuuk Ground Station, strategically located in Greenland, offers significant advantages for receiving satellite data from satellites in polar orbit. Due to Nuuk's unique geographical position close to the Arctic Circle, it provides optimal coverage for polar orbiting satellites. This geographic advantage ensures that the ground station can maintain consistent and high-quality communication with satellites as they traverse the polar regions. This capability is crucial for facilitating reliable data transmission and reception over long periods. For satellites such as UVSQ-Sat, which has been in orbit since January 2021, and Inspire-Sat 7, launched in April 2023, the Nuuk Ground Station's coverage is invaluable. By leveraging its location, the station enhances the frequency and reliability of communication with these satellites. This ensures that mission data is consistently and accurately received, which is essential for the ongoing scientific research and operational effectiveness of these space missions. The station's ability to provide near-continuous contact with polar orbiting satellites supports successful data collection and mission outcomes.

Size Of Land

S-band, X-band, Ka-band

Site Owners

Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT)

Site Operators

Agency for Data Supply and Infrastructure (SDFI)

Other Facilities

Large Antenna Arrays, Data Processing Centers, Mission Control Room, Emergency Backup Systems, Research and Development Facilities, Climate-Controlled Environments

Affiliated Organizations

Laboratory for Atmospheres, Environments, Space Observations (LATMOS-UVSQ), Sorbonne University, French National Center for Scientific Research CNRS)

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