Beltsville Communications Annex, Government communications satellite station in Beltsville, Maryland, United States
The Beltsville Communications Annex operates as a relay facility for diplomatic telecommunications on the edge of a federal agricultural research site.
The Department of State established this backup communications facility in 1985, relocating from Washington DC due to security considerations.
This facility represents the integration of federal agricultural land use with advanced telecommunications infrastructure supporting diplomatic missions.
The facility maintains 142,000 square feet of operational space with dedicated systems for water storage and fuel reserves lasting up to 38 days.
The communications center processes over 143,000 official records and 90,000 data messages daily for diplomatic posts and foreign affairs agencies.
Location: Maryland
GPS coordinates: 39.04600,-76.86400
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:34
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