Krona space object recognition station, Radio telescope station in Zelenchukskaya, Russia
The Krona station incorporates five rotating parabolic antennas and a large UHF antenna measuring twenty meters by twenty meters for space surveillance operations.
Construction of the station commenced in 1984 following initial planning in the 1970s, with testing starting in 1994 before full operations began in 1999.
The station name translates to 'crown' in English, referring to the appearance of its UHF band antenna which resembles the top branches of a tree.
Located at 2200 meters elevation between Chapal mountain and a radar installation, the site benefits from minimal light interference for optimal space observation.
The facility employs a laser optical locator added in 2005 to enhance its capabilities in detecting and identifying artificial satellites in outer space.
Location: Zelenchukskaya
Location: Karachay-Cherkessia
Official opening: 1999
Elevation above the sea: 2,200 m
Part of: Main Space Intelligence Centre
GPS coordinates: 43.71670,41.22980
Latest update: May 14, 2025 14:01
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