+61 499 993 996

Australian owned and operated ground segment service provider for the space industry.

Capricorn Space provides infrastructure in remote Western Australia to support satellite ground segment services.

Location

Strategically located in the Southern Hemisphere and directly below the Asian corridor. Flat terrain makes location ideal for tracking satellites horizon-to-horizon.

Infrastructure

High-availability “Always-On” power with diverse high-speed fiber communications. On-site support with out-of-hours call-out to ensure 24/7 operation.

Licences

Located within an Australian Government declared Earth Station Protection Zone. Free of terrestrial interference and straightforward licencing process.

Location

Strategically located in the Southern Hemisphere and directly below the Asian corridor. Flat terrain makes location ideal for tracking satellites horizon-to-horizon.

Infrastructure

High-availability “Always-On” power with diverse high-speed fiber communications. On-site support with out-of-hours call-out to ensure 24/7 operation.

Licences

Located within an Australian Government declared Earth Station Protection Zone. Free of terrestrial interference and straightforward licencing process.

Why use Capricorn Space?

Land

Abundant & Ideal Topology

Horizon-to Horizon terrain profile makes site ideal for tracking Low Earth Orbiting satellites. Ample real estate for future growth.

Communications

Blistering Internet Connection

Site connected via two independent wholly diverse 10 Gbps fiber pathways and upgradable to 100 Gbps.

Power

Cleanest Power in Remote Western Australia

Solar with Battery Energy Storage System, Dual Uninterruptible Power Supplies and back-up generators to ensure power is available 24/7.

Support

Level 1 Support, 24/7

Skilled technicians on-site during Business Hours with Out-Of-Hours call-out.

Licences

Secured over 200 Licences

Site located within an Australian Communications & Media Authority Earth Station Protection Zone (ESPZ) meaning licence process is ultra straightforward.

Our services

To ensure clients can operate their services 24/7, we provide a number of capabilities, features and support services:

Civil Work Support

Visitations Recorded

Network Security

On-site support

Spectrum Management

Interference Free Background

Land Expansion

Installation Support

Learn more

Our services

To ensure clients can operate their services 24/7, we provide a number of capabilities, features and support services:

Civil Work Support

Visitations Recorded

Network Security

On-site support

Spectrum Management

Interference Free Background

Land Expansion

Installation Support

Learn more

Capricorn Space Sites

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Our initial ground station site is located near Mingenew in Western Australia and was selected due to its strategic geographic location (on eastern edge of Indian Ocean and immediately below the Asian corridor) plus it exists within an Australian Government declared Earth Station Protection Zone, meaning there is no terrestrial interference within the allocated satellite frequency bands and securing licences is straightforward.

Benefits of this site

  • Clients can rest assured their investment is safe and secure at our site
  • Region possesses a largely pristine atmosphere making it ideal for Next Generation services including Ka-Band, Q/V-Band as well as satellite optical and laser services
  • Supported by a highly experienced team
  • Operates to highest levels of ‘always-on’ availability
  • Located in a stable geopolitical environment

Our Eastern Australia site will complement our existing site in Western Australia and is due to become operational at end 2025. Location will be published in mid 2025 but welcome interest from prospective clients in the meantime.

Benefits of this site

  • Designed and will operate to same high levels as WA site
  • Also suited to LEO, MEO, GEO and CisLunar orbits
  • Located to take maximum advantage of Australia’s expansive geography
  • Affords Australia-wide coverage for LEO satellite passes

Contact us

Bringing world-leading satellite data services to the Southern Hemisphere

Canberra, Australia
+61 499 993 996

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