Two landmark satellite antennas removed from Bukit Timah Satellite Earth Station

Two landmark satellite antennas removed from Bukit Timah Satellite Earth Station
For nearly four decades, two towering antennas stood at the southern end of the Bukit Timah Expressway, a familiar sight marking Singapore’s early satellite communications era.

The 32m and 21m-wide antennas, built in the 1980s, once supported international traffic on legacy satellites.

Removal works began in early 2026 after the satellite antennas were no longer in use.
Operating since 1986, the Bukit Timah Satellite Earth Station gave Singapore direct satellite links to 49 countries, expanding its global communications reach.
The site was chosen for its low radio frequency interference and distance from airports, cost S$65.5 million at the time.
