Awarua Satellite Ground Station manager Robin McNeil says the geodesic domes protect dish antennas from the harsh Southland weather. And with commercial space operations growing exponentially, the Awarua Satellite Ground Station is positioning itself to take full advantage of the future. In fact, said the station team are already eyeing their next development stage, a good couple of months ahead of schedule. Kavinda Herath/Stuff Awarua Satellite Ground Station manager Robin McNeil and his team essentially communicate with spacecraft using a large array of telecommunications equipment. It's been 12 years since the ground station was established to support the European Space Agency’s ATV resupply missions to the International Space Station.

Source: Stuff February 14, 2021 04:52 UTC