As more satellites are sent into orbit, a new antenna in southern Tasmania is keeping a watchful eye on the traffic in the skies.
abc.net.au/news/new-antenna-southern-tasmania-satellite-traffic/101910798A new antenna in Tasmania's southern midlands is enabling communications and commands to be sent to satellites orbiting earth — the first time Australia has had this capability.Tasmania is regarded as an ideal location for monitoring the growing satellite traffic orbiting the earth
The two-way communication means satellites can have their orbits changed to avoid collisions, can be directed to make specific observations, and ground support can be provided for space missions. The antenna at Bisdee Tier in Tasmania will mean Australia will no longer need to rely on other countries — mostly in western Europe — to send commands to satellites on its behalf.
Professor Simon Ellingsen of the University of Tasmania said it would improve Australia's space radar capabilities.
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