Build Begins for Southland Space Headquarters

Southland Space Hub Build Gets Underway

Construction has started on a new headquarters for the Awarua Satellite Ground Station near Bluff — a $4.55 million project that will expand one of New Zealand's most quietly significant pieces of infrastructure.Space Operations New Zealand (SpaceOps NZ) is leading the build, which includes a multi-purpose headquarters, workshops, and supporting infrastructure. A loan of up to $2.25 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund is backing the pr…

Build begins for Southland space headquarters

Construction of a new headquarters at the Awarua Satellite Ground Station near Bluff has begun, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson say. “You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to see why this is a great opportunity for Southland and New Zealand,” Mr Jones says. “Awarua is already a critical part of global satellite operations, and this expansion will enable further growth over ti…

New Zealand: Awarua Satellite Station Expansion to Boost Space Capabilities - OpenGov Asia

Construction of a new headquarters at the Awarua Satellite Ground Station aims to expand satellite operations capacity, support skilled job creation, and strengthen national space infrastructure.