Malindi Node

Malindi Node is a satellite ground station operated by China Satellite Launch & Tracking Control General (CLTC) in Malindi, Kenya, Kenya (-2.990°, 40.190°). 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
Malindi, Kenya, Kenya
Coordinates
-2.9900°, 40.1900°
Bands
X-band
Elevation mask
Sustained downlink rate
500 Mbps
Status
active

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Malindi Node ground station?

Malindi Node is located in Malindi, Kenya, Kenya at -2.9900°, 40.1900°.

What frequency bands does Malindi Node support?

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

Who operates Malindi Node?

Malindi Node is operated by China Satellite Launch & Tracking Control General (CLTC).

Which satellites can Malindi Node downlink?

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