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
Ten amateur radio CubeSats deployed from ISS
On July 21, 2022, during a spacewalk by Samantha Cristoforetti IZ0UDF and Oleg Artemyev, 10 amateur radio CubeSats were deployed from the International Space Station. On his website Dmitry Pashkov R4UAB reports: On July 21, 2022, during extravehicular activities...
Summer 2022 OSCAR News now available to download
E-members of AMSAT-UK can now download the Summer 2022 edition of OSCAR News, issue 238, here. The paper edition edition will be sent to postal members and should arrive in the next 2-3 weeks. In this issue: • From the Secretary’s Keyboard • CelesTrak Changing Domain...
NASA Podcast – Amateur Space Radio
On Episode 251 of NASA's Houston We Have a Podcast, Courtney Black describes the Amateur Radio program that connects astronauts in space to people and students around the globe. This episode was recorded on May 27, 2022. On this podcast we bring in the experts,...
IARU-R1 Spectrum Regulation and Liaison Committee Slides
The Chair of the IARU Region 1 Spectrum Regulation and Liaison Committee, Barry Lewis G4SJH, took part in a joint session with the IARU-R1 Political Relations Committee (PRC) during the member society International Meeting convened during the HamRadio2022...
Amateur/RNSS Coexistence – 23cm Band
After review and approval by the IARU Region 1 Executive Committee and the IARU Administrative Council a presentation on preliminary Amateur / RNSS Coexistence in the 23cm band has been released. See the presentation at...
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