Latest Developments in Satellite IoT & Tracking

Far-Sighted Satellite Solutions for Constant Connectivity

March 26, 2020

We can now establish optimal communications to and from even the most inaccessible areas on land, on sea and in the skies, while contributing directly to the reduction of international carbon emissions.

What is Iridium NEXT?

March 9, 2020

In 2019, Iridium celebrated the final launch of its upgraded satellites to replace all Block 1 units in orbit. This marked the completion of the new Iridium NEXT constellation.

Welcoming New Reseller, Adafruit

February 26, 2020

Ground Control is delighted to announce that the world famous IoT specialist Adafruit has become a US reseller of a RockBLOCK bundle.

OSIL use RockBLOCK to Assist Data Collection for Tidal Energy Opportunities

January 7, 2020

Working with Bangor University (Wales) on the SEACAMS2 project, Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL) has provided a network of three telemetered data buoys which are each equipped with a RockBLOCK.

Ground Control Delivers SBD Data to AWS Platforms

November 26, 2019

Whatever the function, Iridium short burst data (SBD) is a tried, tested, and cost-effective method of getting IoT data back to you via satellite from anywhere on Earth.

Pivotel Meets Tracking Regulations with RockFLEET

November 18, 2019

The proven RockFLEET global tracking and messaging system has been selected by Queensland Fisheries as an approved device within mandated schemes to install Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) on all commercial fishing boats in Queensland, Australia.

Maker Buoy Utilizes RockBLOCK for Communications

November 12, 2019

Ground Control Partner Maker Buoy has developed a new populated board to get people up and running using the RockBLOCK 9602/9603 quickly for offshore buoy telemetry applications.

Global Satellite Communication for Qwiic Projects from SparkFun

November 12, 2019

The SparkFun Qwiic Iridium 9603N has been developed in order to provide a method for Short Burst Data (SBD) global communication for Qwiic projects via the Iridium Satellite Network.

RockSTAR Used in Iridium Certus Demo

September 9, 2019

British search and rescue charity SARAID hosted an immersive, natural disaster search and rescue live demonstration day in association with Wireless Innovation and Iridium.

The Rise and Rise of Renewables

June 28, 2019

In 2018, solar and wind energy production rose to a record high. Renewable energy accounted for 33% of all UK energy production, with wind making up 17%, solar producing 4%, and biomass with the impressive remaining 11%.

RockBLOCK selected for KTH Sweden Underwater Sensing Buoy

May 11, 2019

The Royal Institute of Technology of Sweden developed the LoTUS (long-term underwater sensing) buoy, a system for collecting oceanographic data from perhaps the most remote place on the planet - the polar region seafloor.

Iridium Network Enhancements

March 29, 2019

On March 28th 2019, Iridium announced that their new southern hemisphere ground station was brought online in the south of Chile. This new site is a significant breakthrough and improvement for the network, as it marks the first southern hemisphere station to be introduced.

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