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AWS Ground Station is a fully managed service that lets you control satellite communications, process data, and scale operations without building ground infrastructure.
Last Modified: August 29, 2025
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Key Features
- Communicates with satellites without owning ground infrastructure.
- Schedules and manages satellite contact times.
- Processes satellite data in real time.
- Integrates with AWS storage and analytics services.
Common Use Cases
- Control satellites and downlink data directly to AWS
- Receive real-time weather imagery from Earth observation satellites
- Integrate satellite data with AWS analytics pipelines
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