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
MinXSS and CADRE CubeSats ISS Deployment
The MinXSS and CADRE CubeSats, both carrying amateur radio payloads, are set to be deployed from the International Space Station (ISS) on May 16, 2016 between 1000-1100 UT. MinXSS will be beaconing in the UHF at 437.345 MHz every 9 seconds and will initially be in an...
Ofcom propose using Ham Radio band for Wi-Fi
Ofcom is consulting on plans to put Wi-Fi across Amateur and Amateur Satellite spectrum in the 5 GHz band. The Ofcom consultation document implies that amateur satellites in 5 GHz only operate in very Low Earth Orbits - This is false. A5.28 Amateurs can access...
Schools in mass launch of 434 MHz balloons
TV presenter Jason Bradbury 2E0JAB was among those present at a mass launch of 25 balloons transmitting in 434 MHz on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Balloons from 25 schools were launched in batches of five from RAF Cosford. Each balloon carried a payload...
The King’s School Tim Peake Contact
The final ARISS school contact of the Principia Mission took place on Monday, May 9 at 0926 GMT (10:26 am BST) between The King’s School GB1OSM in Ottery St Mary, Devon and Tim Peake GB1SS on the International Space Station. The contact was receivable by radio...
Tomsk-TPU-120 CubeSat celebrates University anniversary
The Russian Tomsk-TPU-120 CubeSat is different from other CubeSats - it has a handle! The 3U CubeSat was launched from Baikonur to the ISS on March 31, 2016 in a Progress-MS-2 cargo vessel. It will be deployed by hand during a future Russian spacewalk (EVA), which is...
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