June 11, 2025|
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|6 months agoSpaceX Plans Major Swiss Expansion with 40-Antenna Installation
Elon Musk's SpaceX seeks approval for significant infrastructure development in Switzerland, proposing installation of 40 satellite communication antennas in Swiss village.
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- SpaceX has submitted an application to build a satellite ground station in Leuk, a village in the Valais canton of Switzerland.
- The proposed facility will consist of 40 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) antennas, each approximately 2.5 meters high.
- If approved, this would be the first Starlink ground station in Switzerland and one of the largest in Europe.
- The local mayor, Alain Bregy, has expressed strong support for the project, citing significant economic benefits for the municipality of Leuk.
- The public has until June 28th to submit any objections to the construction plan.
By The Numbers
40
Number of Antennas
2.5
Antenna Height (meters)
150
Global Ground Stations (approx.)
1st
Starlink Ground Station in Switzerland
They Said
"Leuk doesn't have many businesses and SpaceX’s taxes will boost our economy."
"SpaceX can make a big difference here."
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