Sentosa Satellite Earth Station Explained

The Sentosa Satellite Earth Station (;) is Singapore's first satellite earth station. The station is located at Sentosa Island. It was opened on 23 October 1971 by then-President Benjamin Sheares.[1] [2] The second antenna was built two years later in 1972 as the amount of traffic grew. This station is managed and owned by Singtel.[3]

References

1.247°N 103.836°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Satellite Earth Station Laying Of Foundation Stone & Opening Ceremony .
  2. Web site: OPENING OF SENTOSA EARTH SATELLITE STATION BY PRESIDENT … . 2023-09-18 . www.nas.gov.sg.
  3. Web site: Singapore's first satellite (ST-1) Infopedia . 2023-09-18 . eresources.nlb.gov.sg.

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