> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://pekasat.gitbook.io/pekasat-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://pekasat.gitbook.io/pekasat-documentation/our-products/satellite-ground-station.md).

# Satellite ground station

Our own Earth Station used to operate with satellites in various orbits (GEO, MEO, LEO).

<figure><img src="https://442627566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRoEtdBukdDGIJL7bueU8%2Fuploads%2FsM3QDMvsO6fcKTKekLjh%2F18.png?alt=media&amp;token=cda76f90-5024-40c5-abbd-b58e728487a2" alt=""><figcaption><p>IN DEVELOPMENT </p></figcaption></figure>

## Overview&#x20;

* Center for satellite operation and monitoring&#x20;
* Communication with geostationary (GEO), low (LEO) and medium (MEO) Earth orbit satellites&#x20;
* First-class earth station equipment for outstanding reliability&#x20;
* The first project of this scale in Czech Republic (Unique geographical location, a mild climate)&#x20;
* Available frequency spectrum - VHF, UHF, L-, S-, C-, X-, Ku-, Ka-band up to EHF (40+ GHz)&#x20;
* Earth station non-stop operated by experts&#x20;
* High level of facility security measures&#x20;

## Location&#x20;

![Location on a map of the Czech Republic](https://442627566-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRoEtdBukdDGIJL7bueU8%2Fuploads%2FYOfBxM12gknAiRKXqemx%2Fobraz1.png?alt=media\&token=e8c10e10-16da-403f-9230-306514c5ca2a)

* Built on nearly 40 000 m2 of land&#x20;
* Horizon visibility <10 degrees in elevation&#x20;
* Backbone fibre connection up to n x 10 Gbps \
  Power transformer 22/0.4 kV 630 kVA
* Negligible risk in terms of floods, earthquakes or other natural disasters&#x20;
* Good spectrum clarity&#x20;
* Very low rainfall&#x20;
* Fencing, monitored entry and CCTV&#x20;

#### Supported RF bands&#x20;

* UHF/VHF (SatNOGS)&#x20;
* S-band (TT\&C)
* X-band (Payload downlink)&#x20;

## Target sectors and markets&#x20;

* Government entities (Embassies, Consulates, Ministries)&#x20;
* Military forces (foreign missions)
* LEO/MEO satellite operators
* Earth Observation companies
* Non-governmental entities (humanitarian organizations)
* Maritime transport (freight and cruise ships, yachts)&#x20;
* Financial sector (bank transactions, equity markets)&#x20;
* Space Research and operations
* Mining & Heavy industry (oil platforms, precious metals)&#x20;
* IT sector (ISP, data storage, Cloud computing)&#x20;
* Mobile operators (mobile network backup)&#x20;
* Television companies (broadcasting)&#x20;

## Utilization of the Ground Station&#x20;

* TT\&C - spacecraft operation and monitoring&#x20;
* Satellite TV uplink&#x20;
* Satellite News Gathering&#x20;
* VSAT Hub&#x20;
* IP Trunking&#x20;
* Data processing
* Earth Imaging & Observation&#x20;
* Gateway for satellite internet&#x20;
* Backup earth station&#x20;
* Payload data downlink
* IT services offer&#x20;

## &#x20;Certifications&#x20;

#### Notification of a ground station in the ITU:

* Legal and regulatory protection of the frequency spectrum&#x20;
* International recognition of the station for satellite communications&#x20;
* Securing the future operation against harmful interferences&#x20;

#### Certification by the WTA:&#x20;

* An objective, transparent and internationally recognized ground station sertification method&#x20;
* For operators, customers and strategic partners&#x20;
* Different certificate levels (Tier 1 - 4)&#x20;