Spaceflight Earth Observation Ground Station in New Zealand
Spaceflight, a next-generation, integrated space services company wanted to expand its ground station network to New Zealand. Each of the company''s ground stations are optimized to minimize
New Regulatory Regime for Ground-Based Space Infrastructure
Ground-based space infrastructure, such as satellite tracking stations and telemetry systems play a critical role in supporting global space operations. However, these systems can also
GCSB to remove dishes and radomes at Waihopai Station
Changes in global telecommunications and information technology mean the interception of satellite communications from Waihopai has declined over the years to the point where dish use is
Waihopai Station Explained
The Waihopai Station is a secure communication facility, located near Blenheim, run by New Zealand ''s Government Communications Security Bureau. The station started operating in 1989, and collects
Waihopai Satellite Communications Interception Station
Operating since 1989, and was expanded with the construction of a second interception dish in 1998. It is described as a satellite communications monitoring facility in Waihopai Valley, near
Work to remove dishes and radomes at Waihopai Station underway
While the dishes and the radomes are no longer in use, the Waihopai Station will continue to operate and support the GCSB''s ongoing national security activities.
Government Communications Security Bureau [GCSB] New Zealand
GCSB does not intercept private or other communication transmitted by telephone land lines. GCSB operates a satellite monitoring station at Waihopai near Blenheim and a radio receiving...
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