Encroachment threatens Ghana's radio astronomy observatory, risking $20,000 monthly in satellite revenue.

Encroachment on the Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory (GRAO) in Kuntunse is threatening its operations and could cost the country $20,000 monthly in satellite communication revenue. Established in the 1980s and revitalized in 2017, the GRAO is a vital site for astronomy and training, part of a global radio telescope network. Illegal construction and household devices are disrupting signals and shrinking the site's operational area. Stakeholders urge protecting the facility to preserve its role in international research and education.

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