Ground Station
All-in-one satellite monitoring suite (Python, SDR)
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Hello Hacker News community,I'm excited to share my open-source project, Ground Station – a full-featured software solution for satellite tracking and radio communication. Designed for amateur radio operators, satellite enthusiasts, and researchers, it provides a comprehensive and easy-to-use platform.Key Features include:- Real-time Satellite Tracking: Precise orbital models and automatic TLE updates.- SDR Integration: Stream and record live radio signals from a wide range of SDR devices (RTL-SDR, SoapySDR, UHD/USRP).- AI-Powered Transcription: Real-time speech-to-text for demodulated audio via Gemini Live or Deepgram.- Automated Observations: Schedule and execute satellite passes without manual intervention, including IQ/audio recording and protocol decoding (SSTV, FSK, GFSK, GMSK, BPSK).- SatDump Integration: Decode weather satellite images (METEOR-M2 LRPT/HRPT).- Responsive Web Interface: Control everything from desktop, tablet, or mobile.- Automated Antenna Rotator & Rig Control: Interface with popular hardware with Doppler correction.This project was built with the help of Claude Code and Codex.You can find the project here: https://github.com/sgoudelis/ground-stationI'd appreciate any feedback, suggestions, or contributions from the community!
HN · launched Feb 13, 2026 · 7 upvotes (top 62%) · 0 views
Niche: aerospace and space exploration technology · 46 launches, 1 in the last 7 days · Explore this niche →
Category and tags
- Horizontal
- Observability & eval
- Prosumer
- Not AI
- Hobby / open-source project
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Could you build this?
No Building a satellite tracking and SDR communication suite requires deep domain expertise in orbital mechanics, Doppler shift compensation, digital signal processing (DSP), and RF hardware interfacing.
What it would actually take: The system requires a Python/C++ pipeline integrating SDR hardware drivers (RTL-SDR, HackRF), digital signal demodulators (FSK, AFSK, QPSK), Doppler correction algorithms based on SGP4 orbital propagation and TLE data, and hardware antenna rotator controllers. The critical challenge is real-time RF signal processing and robust decoding of noisy radio telemetry under variable RF conditions. This demands specialized knowledge in RF engineering, telecommunications, and astrodynamics.
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