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Capturing Scientific Data from the Arctic and Antarctic


With the growing need to secure new data from remote and inhospitable areas of scientific interest, Ground Control saw an upsurge in its Iridium satellite communication products being used for environmental science applications in both the Arctic and Antarctic.

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November 17, 2016


Iceberg Monitoring with the RockSTAR


The Laboratory for Cryospheric Research is dedicated to the monitoring and understanding of the frozen earth, including glaciers, ice caps, ice shelves, snow, and sea ice.

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September 13, 2016


Instant Detect – Monitoring Wildlife Through Satellite Imagery


Instant Detect is a conservation system designed to remotely monitor wildlife population and movements, and to play a leading role in anti-poaching efforts. The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) developed Instant Detect with funding from Google’s Global Impact Award, which it won in 2013.

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June 28, 2016


SparkFun Distribution in the USA


We’re pleased to announce that SparkFun are now an official distributor of the RockBLOCK unit in the USA.

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March 2, 2016


New Flexible Antenna and Interface Options for RockBLOCK Mk2


Already established as an innovative, low-cost satcom system for commercial M2M applications and internet of things (IoT) developers, Ground Control’s RockBLOCK plug and play two-way global communications system has been upgraded to offer more flexibility for commercial users.

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March 15, 2015


ActivitySense – How it Works


Our RockSTAR and RockFLEET devices are used throughout the world, tracking all sorts of things – people, vehicles, machines, animals.

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February 20, 2015


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