UVT remote ground stations are satellite communication setups that allow anyone to build, operate, and share access to satellite ground stations over the internet. They are part of the SatNOGS network, a global, community-driven system that connects many small ground stations into a unified platform.

UVT builds the ground stations in collaboration with SOFIA SAT CLUB.  

Key points:

• Remote operation: Stations can be controlled via the internet, so users don’t need to be physically present.
• Hardware: Use cost-effective antennas (Yagi, helical, turnstile), rotators, and software-defined radios (SDRs).
• Software: The client module manages the station, while the network schedules satellite passes and collects data.
• Data sharing: Received signals (telemetry, images, etc.) are uploaded to the central database, available for subscribers and/or the global community.
• Flexibility: Supports different frequency bands (VHF, UHF, L-band, S-band) depending on the hardware.
• Educational and scientific use: Students, clubs, and researchers can receive real satellite signals, learn about radio communications, and contribute to open science.