{"product_id":"habsat-ground-station-receiver","title":"HabSat Ground Station Receiver","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is It?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHabSat Ground Station Receiver \u003c\/strong\u003eis a compact, USB-powered receiver for the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/habsat-near-space-flight-module\"\u003eHabSat Flight Module\u003c\/a\u003e. It is required for receiving HabSat tracking, telemetry, and thumbnails. It works in conjunction with our free command-and-control application, \u003cstrong\u003eHabSat Ops\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/9798\/2892\/files\/IMG02566.jpg?v=1789963883\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply connect the Ground Station to your Windows PC via USB, launch HabSat Ops, and you're ready to communicate with your HabSat Flight Module. No driver installation is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some basic specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 80 mm x 73 mm x 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: Windows 10\/11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that \u003cstrong\u003eHabSat Ops\u003c\/strong\u003e currently only supports Windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for the Chase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ground Station Receiver is what provides the radio link between your HabSat Flight Module and HabSat Ops during your chase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a mission, HabSat Ops uses the Ground Station to receive live GPS position, altitude, environmental and system telemetry, flight data, and image thumbnails transmitted from the Flight Module. HabSat Ops also allows supported commands to be sent back to the HabSat during flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ground Station includes its own GPS receiver, allowing HabSat Ops to track both the Flight Module and the Ground Station during recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact USB-powered design makes it easy to operate from a laptop in the field or from a vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/9798\/2892\/files\/ops-telemetry.png?v=1786385342\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo operate a complete HabSat system you'll need these components, all available from Midnight Make. For maximum flexibility, the balloon and parachute are optional if you already have your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabSat Ground Station (\u003cstrong\u003ethis product\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/habsat-near-space-flight-module\"\u003eHabSat Near-Space Flight Module\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows 10\/11 PC running HabSat Ops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3ft High-Altitude Parachute (\u003cstrong\u003eoptional\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKaymont 600g High-Altitude Balloon (\u003cstrong\u003eoptional\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HabSat has been flight-tested with the recommended 600g Kaymont balloons and 3ft parachutes that we sell, and has been specifically designed with those parts in mind, but you can use your own compatible balloon or parachute if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComing Soon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HabSat system is currently undergoing its final round of hardware and software development and testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core flight system and software have already been successfully flight-tested multiple times, and we're now finalizing the production ground station, mission software, guides, and kit experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected availability: 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Are the Guides?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Complete HabSat Guide is available \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/habsat-guide\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions? Get in Touch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're an educator, school, university, club, or organization considering a near-space project, we'd especially like to hear from you! We're currently talking with prospective users about their programs, timelines, and how they would like to use the HabSat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e if you'd like to learn more or if you have any questions!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midnight Make","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47270544277676,"sku":"MM-HABSAT-GSR-V1","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/9798\/2892\/files\/front_ed8b5f8f-9ca5-4b53-a823-731b91e14147.jpg?v=1790190046","url":"https:\/\/www.midnightmake.com\/products\/habsat-ground-station-receiver","provider":"Midnight Make","version":"1.0","type":"link"}