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Thule Tracking Station

Thule Tracking Station is a ground facility in Greenland used for monitoring and communicating with satellites, spacecraft, and polar-orbiting systems. It helps track the position and health of space assets, gather scientific data, and support scientific missions in the Arctic region. The station's remote, high-latitude location provides optimal coverage for polar orbiting satellites, enhancing global space communications, Earth observation, and climate research. By ensuring reliable data transfer and spacecraft operation, Thule Tracking Station plays a vital role in supporting scientific and military space activities in the Arctic.