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title: Starnote
description: The hub for documentation on building Notecard solutions that use Starnote for satellite data transmission.
source_url: https://dev.blues.io/starnote/
canonical_url: https://dev.blues.io/starnote/
markdown_url: https://dev.blues.io/starnote.md
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# Starnote

The hub for documentation on building Notecard solutions that use Starnote for satellite data transmission. Learn how to get started with Starnote, consult the datasheets for technical details, and learn about best practices when integrating Starnote.

## Starnote for Iridium

Starnote for Iridium is a low-cost, reliable, developer-accessible device that offers global satellite connectivity via the Iridium network when used with a paired Notecard.

[![Starnote for Iridium front](https://dev.blues.io/images/hardware/starnote/starnote-iridium-front.png?v=2c4ae8ba)![Starnote for Iridium back](https://dev.blues.io/images/hardware/starnote/starnote-iridium-back.png?v=48884798)](https://dev.blues.io/starnote/starnote-for-iridium.md)

### [Starnote for Iridium Datasheet](https://dev.blues.io/datasheets/starnote-datasheet/starnote-for-iridium.md)

[Technical specifications and details for Starnote for Iridium.](https://dev.blues.io/datasheets/starnote-datasheet/starnote-for-iridium.md)

[View datasheet](https://dev.blues.io/datasheets/starnote-datasheet/starnote-for-iridium.md)

### [Starnote for Iridium Quickstart](https://dev.blues.io/quickstart/starnote-quickstart/starnote-for-iridium.md)

[Get started with Starnote for Iridium and learn how to use it with your Notecard.](https://dev.blues.io/quickstart/starnote-quickstart/starnote-for-iridium.md)

[Get started](https://dev.blues.io/quickstart/starnote-quickstart/starnote-for-iridium.md)

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## Starnote for Skylo

[Starnote for Skylo](https://shop.blues.com/products/starnote?utm_source=dev-blues\&utm_medium=web\&utm_campaign=store-link) is a low-cost, reliable, developer-accessible device that offers satellite connectivity via the Skylo network when used with a paired Notecard.

[![Starnote for Skylo front](https://dev.blues.io/images/hardware/starnote/starnote-ufl-front.png?v=644e447a)![Starnote for Skylo back](https://dev.blues.io/images/hardware/starnote/starnote-ufl-back.png?v=07736fea)](https://dev.blues.io/starnote/starnote-for-skylo.md)

### [Starnote for Skylo Datasheet](https://dev.blues.io/datasheets/starnote-datasheet/starnote-for-skylo.md)

[Technical specifications and details for Starnote for Skylo.](https://dev.blues.io/datasheets/starnote-datasheet/starnote-for-skylo.md)

[View datasheet](https://dev.blues.io/datasheets/starnote-datasheet/starnote-for-skylo.md)

### [Starnote for Skylo Quickstart](https://dev.blues.io/quickstart/starnote-quickstart/starnote-for-skylo.md)

[Get started with Starnote for Skylo and learn how to use it with your Notecard.](https://dev.blues.io/quickstart/starnote-quickstart/starnote-for-skylo.md)

[Get started](https://dev.blues.io/quickstart/starnote-quickstart/starnote-for-skylo.md)

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## Starnote Resources

### [Choosing Between Skylo and Iridium](https://dev.blues.io/starnote/choosing-between-skylo-and-iridium.md)

[Compare the Skylo and Iridium networks to decide which Starnote fits your deployment.](https://dev.blues.io/starnote/choosing-between-skylo-and-iridium.md)

[Compare networks](https://dev.blues.io/starnote/choosing-between-skylo-and-iridium.md)

### [Satellite Best Practices](https://dev.blues.io/starnote/satellite-best-practices.md)

[Learn some tips and tricks for building a product around the Notecard and Starnote.](https://dev.blues.io/starnote/satellite-best-practices.md)

[Read guide](https://dev.blues.io/starnote/satellite-best-practices.md)

### [Starnote Carrier Board Design Guide](https://dev.blues.io/datasheets/application-notes/starnote-carrier-board-design-guide.md)

[Mounting, power, and satellite antenna considerations for embedding Starnote into a custom carrier board alongside its companion Notecard.](https://dev.blues.io/datasheets/application-notes/starnote-carrier-board-design-guide.md)

[Read guide](https://dev.blues.io/datasheets/application-notes/starnote-carrier-board-design-guide.md)