A truly global enterprise

The SKAO is one global observatory, operating two telescopes, across three sites, for the worldwide scientific community.

The SKAO is achieved through the committed collaboration of its participating Member States and institutions. Only through this combined capacity in resources, knowledge, and experience (industrial, technical, scientific and at policy level) is the SKA project being realised.

The SKAO was established as an intergovernmental organisation in early 2021. It is undertaking the construction, operation and maintenance of the SKA telescopes. The Observatory has a global footprint and consists of the SKAO Global Headquarters in the UK, the two SKA telescopes at radio-quiet sites in South Africa and Australia, and the associated data processing facilities.

SKAO Partners are located on five continents and in both hemispheres under a unique partnership of nations.