About TinyGS
Built by Volunteers,
for Everyone
TinyGS was born in November 2019 as the ESP32 Fossa Groundstation — a community effort to receive the first FossaSAT-1 satellite. It grew into the world's largest open-source satellite ground station network, open to any LoRa-compatible satellite in orbit.
Our global impact
Our story
From a Tiny ESP32 to a Global Network
A community built on open science
What started as a weekend experiment to catch signals from a tiny satellite has grown into a worldwide network of over 8,000 citizen scientists.November 2019 — The Spark
The project started as ESP32 Fossa Groundstation, a community effort to receive FossaSAT-1, a tiny picosatellite launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9.
2021 — Renamed TinyGS
The network expanded beyond FossaSAT to support any LoRa-compatible satellite. The project was renamed TinyGS to reflect its broader mission.
November 2024 — Non-Profit Registration
TinyGS was officially registered as a non-profit organization, formalizing its commitment to open science and community-driven space exploration.
Meet the Team
TinyGS is maintained by three core volunteers based in Spain, supported by a thriving global community.
Our History
From a single satellite experiment to a registered non-profit in five years.
- 1
November 2019 — Project Birth
ESP32 Fossa Groundstation is created to receive FossaSAT-1, a picosatellite launched aboard SpaceX Falcon 9.
- 2
December 2019 — First Packet
The community successfully receives the first telemetry packet from FossaSAT-1, proving the concept works.
- 3
2021 — TinyGS is Born
The project is renamed TinyGS and opens its doors to any LoRa-compatible satellite. The network grows rapidly.
- 4
2022 — SpaceX Integration
TinyGS integrates tracking for satellites launched on SpaceX rideshare missions, dramatically expanding the supported satellite catalog.
- 5
November 2024 — Non-Profit Registration
TinyGS is officially registered as a non-profit organization, ensuring its long-term commitment to open science and community service.
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Every contribution, big or small,
makes a difference 🌟
TinyGS is a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers. Your donation keeps the network running and growing.