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
University of Southampton CubeSat Program
The University of Southampton is developing its own CubeSat with a view to obtaining a free launch on the VEGA launch vehicle. University of Southampton Small Satellite is a group of students, primarily from a physics background, who aim to get a fully functional...
Amateur radio balloon enthusiast helped restore BTTF DeLorean
Radio amateur and High Altitude Balloon enthusiast Ara Kourchians (Arko) N6ARA was among those who helped restore the Back To The Future DeLorean time machine for Universal Studios. The San Bernardino Microwave Society newsletter reported his interest in the amateur...
IARU Region 3 Conference
The ARRL reports on the 16th International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 3 triennial conference held in Bali, Indonesia, October 12-16. Working Group 2 (WG2) dealt with such operational and technical matters as emergency communication, digital modes, a common APRS...
New version of Fox-1A Telemetry Decoder
Chris Thompson G0KLA has released a new version of the AO-85 (Fox-1A) telemetry decoder software FoxTelem I want to announce the release of FoxTelem Version 1.01. If possible, everyone should upgrade to this new version. In addition to some new functionality it fixes...
Astro Pi launch changed
Two specially augmented Raspberry Pi's called Astro Pi's were planned to fly with UK astronaut Tim Peake KG5BVI to the International Space Station (ISS) on December 15. On the ISS the Astro Pi's are planned to run experimental Python programs written by school-age...
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