York Space Systems unit ATLAS Space Operations activates new Rwanda ground-station antenna
YSS•YSS•YSS•YSS•ATLAS Space Operations activated a new antenna at Mwulire, Rwanda, on Sept. 18, doubling the site’s simultaneous satellite contacts to two. The 3.7-meter receive-only antenna supports S-band downlinks, and commissioning recorded more than 350 test contacts with a 100% completion rate and no error seconds.
ATLAS Space Operations, a York Space Systems subsidiary, activated the antenna at its Mwulire, Rwanda, site on Sept. 18, 2026. The addition doubles simultaneous satellite contacts at the equatorial site to two, increasing capacity for low- to mid-inclination missions.
The 3.7-meter receive-only antenna supports S-band downlinks from 2200 to 2300 MHz. Its S/X-capable feed allows later upgrades for X-band reception. Commissioning logged more than 350 scheduled test contacts, with a 100% completion rate and no recorded error seconds.
