Puertollano, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Puertollano Antenna Park

Date Built:

2007

Type

Communication

Purpose

Home to Deimos' ground stations, Puertollano Antenna Park was initially constructed to support the Deimos-2 satellite with its 10.2-meter primary dish. This state-of-the-art facility was designed to ensure robust and reliable communication with the Deimos-2 satellite, providing critical data for a wide range of applications, including earth observation, environmental monitoring, and disaster management. The primary dish plays a vital role in receiving high-resolution images and data, making it an essential asset for Deimos' operations. Since its inception, Puertollano Antenna Park has grown significantly, evolving into a versatile hub that now hosts four different antennas from various networks. This expansion has transformed the park into a key player in the satellite communication sector, offering support to multiple missions and enhancing the overall capabilities of Deimos' ground station infrastructure. The park's strategic location and advanced technological setup make it an ideal site for satellite tracking, telemetry, and command operations, catering to a diverse array of clients and projects. As a result, Puertollano Antenna Park stands as a testament to Deimos' commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of satellite communications.

Size Of Land

2,550 square kilometers

Site Owners

Diemos Satellite Integration Centre

Site Operators

Hispasat

Other Facilities

DEIMOS SATELLITE CENTRE

Affiliated Organizations

Hispasat, Radiotelevisión Española (RTVE), Telecommunications Service Providers, Research and Development Institutions

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