Northwood Builds an International Ground-Station Network for Satellite Coverage

Northwood provides network infrastructure for spacecraft, using ground stations in different countries and on different continents as an analogue to cellular towers. The company says this geographic distribution is needed to maintain continuity of contact with satellites in orbit.

The choice of site depends on each satellite operator’s priorities: some seek minimal gaps between communication windows, while others need data delivered to a specific location. Northwood then evaluates infrastructure costs and potential country partners before beginning site leasing, construction and deployment; the company says it is carrying out this work in many countries.