LEO/MEO

Tracking for Low and Medium Earth Orbit Satellites

We host fully agile, remotely controllable VHF/UHF and X/S Band LEO/MEO antennas at Goonhilly.

Goonhilly is an ideal site to host LEO/MEO (Low/Medium Earth Orbit) constellation tracking antennas. We have the space available on a secure, well-connected site to provide horizon-to-horizon views with almost no blocking. In addition, we have dual and diverse fibre connectivity, 24/7 engineering cover and resilient power to provide the highest levels of support.

Due to our geographical position at 50º North and the first landfall after crossing the Atlantic Ocean, Goonhilly is particularly well suited to support ISS based missions.

A number of constellations are also opting for ~50º inclination orbits because the greatest percentage of global population is served without the need to spend time traversing the poles.

We are also far enough North to be a useful location for polar or sun-synchronous orbit tracking.

We can provide a range of services to support this market, ranging from antenna build and hosting for customers with the provision of engineering support, connectivity and power through to rental for individual orbits or any combination of satellite pass schedules.

Hosting LEO tracking antennas

We host high specification X and S-band tracking antennas which are optimised for low-earth-orbit operations. We also host fixed or steerable VHF/UHF antennas.

The 160 acre site at Goonhilly, with its clear horizon views means we can offer tracking capabilities often down to below 5° elevation in all directions from a number of locations.

We have experience in building and operating antennas for our clients as well as assisting to establish entirely remotely operated services needing the minimum of intervention. Of course, we are always on hand should the need arise.

MEO / Tundra / Lagrange and other orbits

Goonhilly has specialist antennas that are able to track a wide range of satellite orbits including: Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Tundra, Lagrange and other bespoke requirements.

We are also developing launch tracking systems for our collaboration with Spaceport Cornwall.