# Blue Origin tests first three Quartz satellite ground stations

_Monday, August 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT · Infrastructure · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Blue Origin reported successful tests of its first three Quartz satellite ground stations in Bermuda, New Zealand and Australia. The company is pursuing a phased network rollout targeting nine sites by year-end, using 3.7-meter antennas for low-Earth-orbit communications in the 2026 phase. It has partnered with RBC Signals for site surveys, antenna procurement, deployment and hosting. Blue Origin says later installations will add 9-meter apertures for additional frequencies and missions.

## Sources

- [DCD](https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/blue-origin-starts-buildout-of-quartz-ground-station-network-with-partner-rbc-signals/)

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