Colloquium 2024

AMSAT-UK Colloquium 2024 is set to take place on October 12-13, at Kents Hill Park Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. Join us for an exciting weekend of satellite discussions and networking, held in conjunction with the RSGB Convention.

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

SME-SAT video

The Surrey Space Centre in Guildford has released a 'Softstack' Integration time-lapse video of the SME-SAT CubeSat. The mission objectives are: A: Outreach – The satellite will provide beacons for which amateur satellite users and ham radio users will be able to...

Tim Peake ISS School Contacts Announced

ARISS have announced details of the first of the school amateur radio contacts with UK astronaut Tim Peake KG5BVI. Tim will be using the special International Space Station (ISS) call sign GB1SS during his 6 month mission. Students will be able to put a number of...

Tim Peake Launch

UK astronaut Tim Peake KG5BVI / GB1SS should launch on a Soyuz to the International Space Station (ISS) at 1103UT on Tuesday from Baikonur in Kazakhstan. Launch events are taking place at in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London as well as at 17 Science and Discovery...

Helen Sharman and Amateur Radio

The UK's first astronaut Helen Sharman was asked about Amateur Radio on the BBC Radio 4 show Saturday Live broadcast December 12. When asked by a listener, Brian, whether she still uses her amateur radio licence, she said: “My amateur radio license was given to me...

AO-85 Slow Scan TV

On Sunday, December 13, Roland Zurmely PY4ZBZ received a Slow Scan TV (SSTV) image which had been uplinked to the amateur radio CubeSat Fox-1A / AO-85. Roland says he was not prepared and the antenna was misguided but even so he managed to receive a recognizable...

FUNCube Status

AO-73 Active
JO-97 Active

AMSAT-UK Nets

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