yamcs

The premium Open Source alternative to Kratos quantumGMT

🎯 Best for:Organizations needing a scalable, open-source ground segment for satellite missions.

What is yamcs?

A mission control framework for telemetry processing, command execution, and data archiving. It supports CCSDS standards and provides a modular, web-based interface for real-time satellite operations.

Tech Stack
JavaPhysics & Astronomy

Why yamcs?

  • Highly scalable
  • Standard-compliant
  • Web-based monitoring

Limitations

  • High setup complexity
  • Resource intensive
  • Steep learning curve
3/1/2026
Last Update
103
Forks
113
Issues
AGPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Kratos quantumGMT)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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