Satellite Communications Center, Medvezh'i Ozyora

The Satellite Communications Center in Dolgoye Lyodovo is a facility housing multiple satellite receivers and radio telescopes situated at 200 meters elevation in Moscow Oblast. The site was designed to receive and process signals transmitted from space-based platforms.

Operations began in 1958 and the first satellite receiver station called Orbita was established in 1967, enabling broadcasts via the Molniya-1 satellite. These beginnings made the facility a pioneer in Soviet space communications.

The facility served as a bridge for communications between Moscow and Washington during the 1970s. This role shaped its character as a strategic hub linking distant parts of the world.

The location is accessible through Moscow Oblast's transportation network and situated near Dolgoye Lyodovo village. Access conditions vary and advance planning is advisable before visiting.

The facility houses specialized equipment for transmitting telemetry signals and operates via fiber optic connections to the Shabolovka Technical Center for digital broadcasting. This network arrangement reveals how the site was integrated into Soviet-era communication infrastructure.

Location: Dolgoye Lyodovo village

Location: Moscow Oblast

Official opening: 1958

Elevation above the sea: 200 m

Website: http://okbmei.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.86811,37.95186

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:01