New Zealand
South Island
Marlborough

Waihopai Station

The Waihopai Station is a secure communication facility, located near , run by 's Government Communications Security Bureau. The station started operating in 1989, and collects data that is then shared with New Zealand's allies.
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  • Type: Military installation
  • Description: satellite communications interception station in New Zealand
  • Also known as: “GCSB Waihopai Station (IRONSAND)”

Waihopai Station

Latitude
-41.57723° or 41° 34′ 38″ south
Longitude
173.74121° or 173° 44′ 28″ east
Operator
Government Communications Security Bureau
Open location code
4VCMCPFR+4F
Open­Street­Map ID
way 29165002
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­military
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­surveillance
Wiki­data ID
Q14372830
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In Other Languages

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