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gateto

gateto.space

gateto.space is an interactive web experience where users claim land on Earth to build virtual space elevators reaching the Kármán line and send real radio messages into deep space. Users earn energy units daily from their elevators to send transmissions, which are broadcast via a ground station antenna without requiring personal hardware.

The product, beyond the pitch

Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Nov 1, 2026

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A good fit for

Users interested in space-themed interactive experiences and sending real radio transmissions without hardware.
Users who want to participate in a gamified system of earning energy units and sending messages to space.

Know the limitations

Energy units accumulate only up to a full day's worth; excess energy beyond that spills and is lost if not collected daily.
A taller elevator does not send bigger or better messages; height affects energy earnings and view only.

What you can do

Sending real radio messages into deep space from a virtual space elevator.

Features

Users can send a free 32-character SMS to space as their first transmission.
Users can send a 256-character message to space, which can be private, costing 3,300 energy units.
Users can send pictogram transmissions on a 23 by 73 grid similar to the Arecibo Message, costing 6,600 energy units.
Users can gift messages or pictograms to others, delivered with a certificate and laser video of the transmission, costing 12,000 energy units.
Users can build multiple elevators to increase energy earnings, with up to five elevators earning energy and linked elevators earning bonus energy.

Integrations

Starlink users receive one free pictogram transmission per account detected via their connection.

Platforms & data export

Not confirmed yet.

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A practical workflow

Create an account at gateto.space/map and claim land to build your elevator once your beta slot opens.
Collect energy units daily from your elevators by tapping Collect to bank energy for transmissions or climbing higher.
Write and queue messages on the website; transmissions are broadcast skyward via LoRa radio from the ground station antenna, usually within 24 hours.

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What changed

2 recorded changes · latest 11/1/2026

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11/1/2026
Updated: best for, features, integrations, limitations, summary, use cases, walkthrough
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bestFor
Before: ["Users interested in space-themed interactive experiences and sending real radio messages into space."]
After: ["Users interested in space-themed interactive experiences and sending real radio transmissions without hardware.","Users who want to participate in a gamified system of earning energy units and sending messages to space."]
features
Before: ["Claim land anywhere on Earth to build a virtual space elevator starting at the Kármán line.","Send real radio messages into deep space from the top of the elevator.","Earn energy units daily from elevators to send transmissions or climb higher."]
After: ["Users can send a free 32-character SMS to space as their first transmission.","Users can send a 256-character message to space, which can be private, costing 3,300 energy units.","Users can send pictogram transmissions on a 23 by 73 grid similar to the Arecibo Message, costing 6,600 energy units.","Users can gift messages or pictograms to others, delivered with a certificate and laser video of the transmission, costing 12,000 energy units.","Users can build multiple elevators to increase energy earnings, with up to five elevators earning energy and linked elevators earning bonus energy."]
integrations
Before: []
After: ["Starlink users receive one free pictogram transmission per account detected via their connection."]
limitations
Before: []
After: ["Energy units accumulate only up to a full day's worth; excess energy beyond that spills and is lost if not collected daily.","A taller elevator does not send bigger or better messages; height affects energy earnings and view only."]
summary
Before: "GateTo.space is an interactive web experience where users claim land on Earth to build virtual space elevators that beam real radio messages into deep space. Users earn energy units over time from their elevators to send messages, with a free initial transmission and options for longer or pictogram messages."
After: "gateto.space is an interactive web experience where users claim land on Earth to build virtual space elevators reaching the Kármán line and send real radio messages into deep space. Users earn energy units daily from their elevators to send transmissions, which are broadcast via a ground station antenna without requiring personal hardware."
useCases
Before: ["Send short SMS messages of 32 characters for free to space."]
After: ["Sending real radio messages into deep space from a virtual space elevator."]
walkthrough
Before: ["Claim land and build a space elevator starting at the Kármán line.","Earn energy units daily from your elevators by collecting solar energy."]
After: ["Create an account at gateto.space/map and claim land to build your elevator once your beta slot opens.","Collect energy units daily from your elevators by tapping Collect to bank energy for transmissions or climbing higher.","Write and queue messages on the website; transmissions are broadcast skyward via LoRa radio from the ground station antenna, usually within 24 hours."]
9/14/2026
Updated: best for, features, summary, use cases, walkthrough
See recorded changes
bestFor
Before: ["Users interested in interactive space-themed experiences and sending real radio transmissions into space."]
After: ["Users interested in space-themed interactive experiences and sending real radio messages into space."]
features
Before: []
After: ["Claim land anywhere on Earth to build a virtual space elevator starting at the Kármán line.","Send real radio messages into deep space from the top of the elevator.","Earn energy units daily from elevators to send transmissions or climb higher."]
summary
Before: "GateTo.space is an interactive web experience where users claim land on Earth to build virtual space elevators that can send real radio messages into deep space. Users earn energy units over time from their elevators to send messages or pictograms, with the first transmission free and subsequent ones costing energy units or real money."
After: "GateTo.space is an interactive web experience where users claim land on Earth to build virtual space elevators that beam real radio messages into deep space. Users earn energy units over time from their elevators to send messages, with a free initial transmission and options for longer or pictogram messages."
useCases
Before: ["Users can send real radio messages into deep space and track them across the galaxy."]
After: ["Send short SMS messages of 32 characters for free to space."]
walkthrough
Before: ["Users claim land anywhere on Earth to build a virtual space elevator starting at the Kármán line (100 km altitude).","Users earn energy units daily from their elevators, which can be collected and used to send transmissions or climb higher."]
After: ["Claim land and build a space elevator starting at the Kármán line.","Earn energy units daily from your elevators by collecting solar energy."]