El Sombrero

El Sombrero is a satellite ground station operated by China Satellite Launch & Tracking Control General (CLTC) in Guárico, Venezuela, Venezuela (9.510°, -67.110°). It supports X-band downlinks down to a 5° elevation mask. It sustains roughly 500 Mbps of downlink throughput.

Station specifications

Operator
China Satellite Launch & Tracking Control General (CLTC)
Location
Guárico, Venezuela, Venezuela
Coordinates
9.5100°, -67.1100°
Bands
X-band
Elevation mask
Sustained downlink rate
500 Mbps
Status
active

Frequently asked questions

Where is the El Sombrero ground station?

El Sombrero is located in Guárico, Venezuela, Venezuela at 9.5100°, -67.1100°.

What frequency bands does El Sombrero support?

El Sombrero supports X-band for satellite downlink and TT&C, at a sustained downlink rate of about 500 Mbps.

Who operates El Sombrero?

El Sombrero is operated by China Satellite Launch & Tracking Control General (CLTC).

Which satellites can El Sombrero downlink?

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