From c2939bb5b42948b340ee9773093f2e9592130435 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Cross Aerospace <97007069+Cross-Space@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:17:41 -0300
Subject: [PATCH] Implementation of Brazilian ground station network for
 CommNet
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Expanded the South American ground station network by adding key Brazilian tracking and control facilities.

Added Stations:
- Brasília: Main military and strategic satellite control center (SGDC).
- São José dos Campos: Primary Satellite Control Center (CCS) for scientific missions.
- Cachoeira Paulista: Vital node for image processing (DGI) and weather data (CPTEC).
- Cuiabá: Strategic telemetry and command station for inland continental coverage.
- Rio de Janeiro: Major commercial telecommunications hub (Embratel Star One).

Technical Accuracy:
Coordinates and altitudes were mapped based on official INPE and Brazilian Air Force (FAB) data to ensure realistic signal occlusion and handover.
---
 .../RealSolarSystem/RSS_CommNet_Stations.cfg  | 45 +++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 45 insertions(+)

diff --git a/GameData/RealSolarSystem/RSS_CommNet_Stations.cfg b/GameData/RealSolarSystem/RSS_CommNet_Stations.cfg
index dae3e917..0d63e0d7 100644
--- a/GameData/RealSolarSystem/RSS_CommNet_Stations.cfg
+++ b/GameData/RealSolarSystem/RSS_CommNet_Stations.cfg
@@ -21,6 +21,51 @@
                     alt = 417
                 }
 
+                City2
+                {
+                    name = TrackingStation
+                    objectName = BR - Brasilia
+                    lat = -15.78010
+                    lon = -47.92920
+                    alt = 1100
+                }
+
+                City2
+                {
+                    name = TrackingStation
+                    objectName = BR - Sao Jose dos Campos
+                    lat = -23.21070
+                    lon = -45.87410
+                    alt = 600
+                }
+
+                City2
+                {
+                    name = TrackingStation
+                    objectName = BR - Cachoeira Paulista
+                    lat = -22.68940
+                    lon = -45.00550
+                    alt = 560
+                }
+
+                City2
+                {
+                    name = TrackingStation
+                    objectName = BR - Cuiaba
+                    lat = -15.55530
+                    lon = -56.07010
+                    alt = 165
+                }
+
+                City2
+                {
+                    name = TrackingStation
+                    objectName = BR - Rio de Janeiro
+                    lat = -23.00390
+                    lon = -43.59000
+                    alt = 10
+                }
+
                 City2
                 {
                     name = LaunchSiteTrackingStation