Potsdam Satellite Laser Ranging Station

The Potsdam satellite laser ranging station is operated by GFZ on Telegrafenberg. The ILRS station profile places the observing system on a tower at GFZ's Potsdam facilities and identifies it as POT3, station 7841, with DOMES reference 14106S011. Its laser observations provide satellite range measurements for space geodesy. The record represents the physical ranging station, distinct from the scientific organisations and data services based in Potsdam. Sources: [ILRS station profile](https://ilrs.gsfc.nasa.gov/network/stations/active/POT3_station_info.html); [ILRS operational station inventory](https://ilrs.gsfc.nasa.gov/network/stations/active/index.html). Sources checked 17 October 2026.