What if we told you your students could connect to real satellites orbiting 22,000 miles above Earth... right from your classroom?
This is not a simulation. This is real space data.
The Process
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Build.
With our Satellite Kit, students take on the role of scientists and engineers at their very own Mission Control. They'll assemble the hardware, configure software, align the antenna, and begin capturing and decoding live satellite imagery from NOAA's GOES satellites.
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Capture.
Students aren’t just watching satellite images appear—they’re capturing them, decoding them, and exploring their meaning like real meteorologists and Earth scientists. Understand how satellites are used in weather forecasting, emergency response, and environmental monitoring
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analyze.
Once students begin receiving satellite imagery from GOES it’s time to turn that data into insight. Learn how to organize, store, and analyze raw satellite images to uncover real environmental patterns—just like NASA scientists and NOAA meteorologists.
curriculum
Hands-on, project-based learning for students to dive into the fascinating world of Space & Radio Frequencies. Students will decode the silent transmissions flying over their heads daily using real satellite data.
a deeply immersive STEM experience
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🔬 Science
Students become Earth scientists and meteorologists as they analyze real-time data from NOAA satellites. They investigate atmospheric systems, weather patterns, natural hazards, and climate-related events—applying concepts from Earth and space science in meaningful, observable ways.
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💻 Technology
From configuring Raspberry Pi computers to operating Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems, students engage directly with technologies used by today’s aerospace and data industries. They use modern tools to receive, decode, store, and visualize live satellite data—no simulations, just real space tech.
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🛠️ Engineering
Students engineer and fine-tune their own satellite ground stations. They assemble antenna systems, optimize hardware configurations, and troubleshoot reception—all while applying design thinking and iterative problem-solving. This hands-on challenge mirrors how engineers build, test, and deploy real-world systems.
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📐 Math
Math becomes tangible as students calculate frequency ranges, understand signal-to-noise ratios, and analyze pixel data. They apply mathematical modeling to interpret patterns in the atmosphere, and use ratio, scale, and measurement to decode the invisible world of satellite communications.
Get Started Today.
Our kits include everything you need to get started; from hardware to curriculum!
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How satellites use these signals for weather forecasting, navigation, and communication.
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Capture NOAA weather imagery and Automatic Picture Transmission (APT) from passing spacecraft.
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Like frequency, wavelength, signal-to-noise ratio, and modulation—all taught through engaging, real-world applications.
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Unlocking the stories hidden in the signals.
Connect with Us
Whether you’re an educator ready to bring space science to your classroom or just exploring how SpaceKitz can ignite curiosity in your students — we’d love to hear from you.
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