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
Fox-1C and Fox-1D FM transponder CubeSats will fly on SHERPA
In response to a breaking opportunity, AMSAT and Spaceflight, Inc. have arranged for Fox-1D to accompany Fox-1C on the maiden flight of the SHERPA system on a SpaceX Falcon 9. As a Fox-1 series, Fox-1D is identical to Fox-1C, but with different frequencies and...
KLETSKOUS CubeSat Update
The KLETSKOUS satellite team is making good progress. SA AMSAT reports that the KLETSKOUS team made some major progress during the past few weeks. Currently the team is researching a new type of battery. It was planned to use Lithium Ion but one of the negatives about...
ISS CubeSat Deployment
Masahiro Arai JN1GKZ reports CubeSats may be deployed from the International Space Station (ISS) on September 17. On the AMSAT Bulletin Board he writes: JAXA has announced CubeSats will deploy from the ISS via the J-SSOD on 17th September but the CubeSat name is not...
United Nations – ISS CubeSat Deployment
The United Nations Office for Outer Space affairs has announced the United Nations/Japan Cooperation Programme on CubeSat Deployment from the ISS Kibo module "KiboCUBE". The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration...
NBTC to help fund JAISAT satellite project
Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunictions Commission (NBTC) has agreed to provide 9.3 million baht ($258,218) in funding for the Radio Amateur Society of Thailand (RAST) sponsored JAISAT-1 Project over the next two years. JAISAT is an acronym for the...
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