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
Tim Peake talks about Amateur Radio on the ISS
In this video, UK astronaut Tim Peake KG5BVI / GB1SS talks about the opportunities ARISS offers and the impact it can have on the next generation of explorers. Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) lets students worldwide experience the excitement...
Get press publicity by receiving ISS school contacts
ISS school contacts provide an opportunity for radio amateurs across the country to get publicity for the hobby in their local newspaper. Simply hearing Tim Peake using amateur radio from the ISS is in itself a newsworthy event which can be used to promote your local...
Video of Tim Peake and Powys Combined Schools contact
An amateur radio contact between students from Powys Combined Schools GB4PCS and UK astronaut Tim Peake GB1SS took place at 1053 GMT on Saturday, March 5, 2016. The video starts with an introduction by the head teacher and is followed by the schools giving...
News reports of Powys schools amateur radio contact with Tim Peake
On Saturday, March 5, 2016 students from Powys Secondary Schools, call sign GB4PCS, had an amateur radio contact with UK astronaut Tim Peake GB1SS. The contact, led by radio amateur Beccy Bowen 2W0YLL, took place at Builth Wells High School and students from the...
Video of Tim Peake and Norwich School contact
An amateur radio contact between students at the City of Norwich School GB2CNS and UK astronaut Tim Peake GB1SS took place at 14:40 GMT on Friday, February 26, 2016. Radio amateur Tim Hare M6HTJ, a Year 10 pupil at CNS, led the space linkup. The pupils asked a range...
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