Affordable satellite modules, chips, systems?

[Gilberto117mx]

Hello, I am working in the development of an hybrid tracking sistem using LoRa as part of my master degree project. I want to add a sattelite fallback into the tracker, but I do not feel in the track searching for information. I came up with arribada initiative on internet, it call my attention the "Open & Accessible Technology for Wildlife, People & Planet". can you please share information regarding available satellite modules that are affordable? does this exist a plan for affordable data trasnmission to satellite if some conditions (like tranmission package weight, frecuency of operation) are meet?

I would like to receive some help from your side.

[gfo974]

Hello,

Thanks for reaching out and sorry for the late answer :)

We commercialize an open-source Argos SMD solution: a 2×2 cm module that’s easy to integrate into almost any design and controlled via AT commands over UART. It can be used alongside your host MCU as a co-processor for satellite uplinks. We provide both a breakout board and a full kit so you can test/use the module quickly. The module is pre-certified for the Argos/Kinéis network.
In parallel, we’re developing a LoRa module with the same footprint and pinout (drop-in format). We don’t yet have a single board that hosts both modules at once, but we can advise your hardware design if you want to support a dual-option layout.

Regarding communication costs, these are set by the Kinéis program; we don’t control the airtime/pricing. We can, however, point you to the right contacts and share practical guidance on message size/frequency planning.

Regards