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
QB50 CubeSats to be deployed from ISS
It has been announced that the fifty CubeSat QB50 constellation should be shipped to the International Space Station (ISS) in July 2016 for subsequent deployment. It had been planned for them to be launched by Alcantara Cyclone Space, a joint venture between the...
New AO-7 Distance Record
On September 5, 2015 Dave Swanson KG5CCI completed a contact with Manuel EA5TT over a record breaking distance of 7947 km via the OSCAR 7 satellite operating in mode B (432/145 MHz). On the AMSAT Bulletin Board Dave KG5CCI writes: On Saturday, September 5, 2015 at...
Three ham radio launches planned by Beijing
Beijing is thought to be planning three separate launches of satellites carrying amateur radio payloads in the next few weeks. The launches were highlighted on the Social Media site Weibo and have been discussed on a space flight forum. On September 19, 2015 the new...
Nayif-1 CubeSat shipped to The Netherlands
The assembly and integration of the Nayif-1 satellite at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, was completed on September 4, 2015. Nayif-1 is now being shipped to The Netherlands for final environmental testing. Emirates Mars Mission...
Satellite Operating in TX Factor Show
In episode 9 the TX Factor Show team visit Essex to report on the work of the Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society (CARS), Essex Repeater Group, Essex Raynet and Essex Ham. At 29:06 into the show Steve M0SHQ, who regularly explains amateur satellites at the CARS Skills...
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