Riga Satellite Laser Ranging Station

The Riga satellite laser ranging station is operated by the Institute of Astronomy of the University of Latvia. ILRS identifies it as RIGL, station 1884, with DOMES reference 12302S002. Its fixed observing system measures ranges to satellites for geodetic work. The map position follows the individual station profile's published reference coordinates in Riga, rather than a city-centre location. Sources: [ILRS station profile](https://ilrs.gsfc.nasa.gov/network/stations/active/RIGL_station_info.html); [ILRS operational station inventory](https://ilrs.gsfc.nasa.gov/network/stations/active/index.html). Sources checked 17 October 2026.