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SatGO educational kit: from satellite communications to STEM

Written by  Tuesday, 10 March 2026 08:56
Students testing signals with the SatGO educational kit next to an antenna during ESA Discovery Week 2025

Thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT) solution SatGO, developed by Danish space technology company SheileX in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), students can now grasp the principles of satellite communications in a hands-on, practical way. The solution, which is now commercially available for schools and other educational institutions, is designed to immerse students in the world of cutting-edge satellite communications and the IoT, equipping them with the essential skills needed for a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

As satellite connectivity, big data, and intelligent systems increasingly shape our society, it is more important than ever to prepare young people for the future. SatGO provides students with a direct data link to a real satellite and empowers them to develop critical STEM skills. The IoT, which connects intelligent devices and enables data exchange between them, is transforming sectors such as climate monitoring, sustainable transportation, smart agriculture, renewable energy management and security.

Tailored for students aged 10 up to university level, industry and governments, the educational package includes a detailed lesson plan, a satcom-enabled IoT device, and in-depth background theory in science and technology. The SatGO device itself is equipped with a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver to determine position and precise timing by satellite, an inertial measurement unit (a device that measures orientation and acceleration), and environmental sensors capable of measuring ambient temperature, relative humidity and barometric pressure.


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