SYDNEY, Australia \u2013 The University of Western Australia (UWA) announced the completion Oct. 2 of TeraNet, which it calls \u201cthe first operational optical ground station network in the Southern Hemisphere.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cTeraNet demonstrates the innovation and impact that results from investing in science and technology,\u201d Enrico Palermo, Australian Space Agency head, said in a statement released at the International Astronautical Congress here. \u201cThis network will enhance our ability to connect with spacecraft and future lunar missions, reinforcing Australia\u2019s reputation as a trusted and capable partner in the global space sector.\u201d<\/p>\n
TeraNet is comprised of three interconnected optical ground stations:<\/p>\n
TN-1 at UWA\u2019s Perth campus is designed for communications with spacecraft in deep-space, including commercial moon missions.<\/p>\n
TN-2, which was completed in September, is located at the Yarragadee Geodetic Observatory, 300 kilometers north of Perth. This site features \u201ccoherent optical technology and adaptive optics system,\u201d according to the news release.<\/p>\n
And TN-3, is a mobile optical ground station, designed for rapid deployment in disaster-affected regions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe completion of TeraNet is a transformational milestone,\u201d professor Sascha Schediwy of UWA\u2019s International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, said in a statement. \u201cIt is the first time the Southern Hemisphere has an operational optical ground station network. By combining permanent facilities with a fully mobile node, we have created a globally unique platform that strengthens international space communications and enhances Australia\u2019s sovereign capability in geodesy, satellite positioning, and national security.\u201d<\/p>\n
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