// ORBITAL LOGISTICS AND PROPULSION TERM
Ground Segment
All the equipment and facilities on Earth that communicate with and control satellites, including antennas, control centers, and data processing systems.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The Ground Segment encompasses all terrestrial infrastructure, including earth stations, antennas, command and control centers, data processing facilities, and communication networks, required to operate, monitor, and receive data from spacecraft.
BACKGROUND
Axiom Space, Inc., is an American privately funded space infrastructure developer headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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- Earth segment
- ground infrastructure
- satellite ground system
- mission control
USAGE NOTE
A robust ground segment is essential for reliable satellite operations and data downlink.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Ground Segment.
KSAT is a leading provider of ground station services for polar orbiting satellites, offering a global network of ground stations and antenna systems for satellite control and data reception.
SSC provides a global network of ground stations for satellite operations, data reception, and launch services, supporting various space missions from Earth observation to space science.
AWS Ground Station offers a fully managed service that lets customers control satellite communications, process satellite data, and scale their satellite operations without needing to build or manage their own ground infrastructure.
Azure Orbital provides a ground station as a service, enabling customers to communicate with and control their satellites, process data, and scale operations directly within the Azure cloud environment.
GMV specializes in the development of ground control systems, mission planning software, flight dynamics, and data processing solutions for satellite operators and space agencies worldwide.
Gilat develops and provides satellite ground segment equipment and services, including VSAT platforms, modems, and antennas, for broadband satellite communication applications.
Viasat develops and operates advanced satellite communication systems, including extensive ground infrastructure and terminals for high-capacity satellite broadband services globally.
SpaceX develops and operates a vast global ground segment network for its Starlink constellation, including user terminals, gateways, and data centers, to provide satellite internet services.