AMSAT-UK is a leading organization dedicated to advancing amateur satellite communications in the United Kingdom. Established to promote and support satellite experimentation and development, AMSAT-UK provides resources, education, and a community for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you’re new to satellite communications or an experienced operator, AMSAT-UK offers valuable insights, technical resources, and opportunities to connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Through events like the annual Colloquium, AMSAT-UK brings together experts, hobbyists, and innovators to share knowledge and ideas. In addition to supporting satellite missions and projects, AMSAT-UK collaborates with international amateur satellite organizations, helping to expand the possibilities of amateur radio and satellite communications around the world.
Satellite News
NASA to launch two more CubeSats with transponders
Two satellites with Amateur Radio transponder payloads have been selected for future NASA launches. AMSAT-NA reports TJREVERB is a CubeSat from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, in Alexandria, Virginia with a 435/145 MHz FM transponder....
Ham radio satellite activation of Berry Islands, Bahamas
Steve M1ACB, Rob M0VFC and John M0IDA will be active on the FM and SSB amateur radio satellites from Berry Islands in the Bahamas. The trio plan to operate from March 4-10 and will be using hand-held antennas. Since the FM satellites will only cover part of the USA...
Expect more from Amateur Youth Space Program
In announcing the end of a successful mission the students who built the amateur radio FM transponder satellite BY70-1 say "We hope more Amateur youth space program will be brought to you in the near future!" The 2U CubeSat BY70-1 was built by students from the...
Nayif-1 Launched
The Indian Space Agency ISRO successfully launched the amateur radio satellite Nayif-1 along with 103 other satellites, a record for a single launch. The PSLV-C37 lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh at 03:58 UT on Wednesday,...
Nayif-1 CubeSat Launch Announced
AMSAT-UK and AMSAT-NL are delighted to now be able to confirm that the Nayif-1 1U CubeSat, which has a full FUNcube payload, is now scheduled for launch on an Indian PSLV launch vehicle at 03:58 UT on February 15, 2017. The flight, PSLV-C37, will be carry a total of...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
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