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
Phil Karn KA9Q to give ISEE-3 presentation at Guildford
AMSAT-UK is pleased to announce that Phil Karn KA9Q will be traveling from California to attend this year's International Space Colloquium which takes place at the Holiday Inn, Guildford on July 24-26. He is well known in the amateur radio community for his work on...
Special Colloquium Price for Getting Started with Amateur Satellites
A special full colour edition of the book Getting Started with Amateur Satellites 2015 will be available for just £15 at the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium, Guildford, July 24-26. The price after the event will be higher. This definitive reference is written...
Students receive FUNcube-1 (AO-73)
David Haworth WA9ONY showed students how to receive the FUNcube-1 amateur radio CubeSat during a workshop at Pine Mountain Observatory, Oregon. FUNcube-1 (AO-73), launched on November 21, 2013 is an educational satellite built by volunteers from AMSAT-UK and AMSAT-NL...
DeorbitSail – Update after 1st week in space
First Week Update by Project Manager, Chiara Massimiani: Friday, Successful launch at PSLV from FLP, SDSC SHAR, India. Click for PSLV-C28 Mission page & Youtube Launch Video. Antennas successfully deployed and beacon switched on. First packets received by AMSAT'er...
Apollo Soyuz SSTV Event Diploma
In commemoration of the Apollo Soyuz SSTV event, ARISS will be distributing a limited edition diploma to those who received one of the SSTV images transmitted from the International Space Station on July 18-19, 2015. You can receive a commemorative diploma by filling...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
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