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
ED-SAT CubeSat Training Kit
Nader Omer ST2NH brings news of the ED-SAT training kit, a Cube Satellite simulator. It has been developed for inspiring young people at variety of educational levels provide opportunities to discover and apply learning to real-world scenarios. It aims to provide a...
Amateur radio satellite talk near Farnham
This Monday, January 26 there will be a presentation on the FUNcube-1 (AO-73) and SO-50 satellites at the Hog's Back Amateur Radio Club near Farnham. Mike Parkin, G0JMI, will give a talk entitled: Amateur Radio Satellites: A General Overview and Understanding of...
Radio ham interviewed on TV about Beagle 2
Essex-born radio amateur Dave Rowntree M6DRQ was interviewed on Channel 5 TV news about the Beagle 2 Mars mission. Dave, formerly drummer in the band Blur, is currently a DJ on London radio station XFM 104.9 MHz. On December 25, 2003 the pioneering UK spacecraft...
AESP-14 CubeSat deployed from ISS
The AESP-14 is a 1U CubeSat developed by undergraduate and graduate engineering students at the Technology Institute of Aeronautics (ITA) in Brazil. The satellite's primary mission is to test the various subsystems in the space environment. The satellite was sent to...
UK Space Industry in Guardian Newspaper
The Guardian interviewed radio amateur Dr. Chris Bridges 2E0OBC for their story on the growing UK space industry. Chris 2E0OBC worked on the Surrey Space Centre's STRaND-1 spacecraft which carries an amateur radio payload. The newspaper also interviewed Steve...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
AMSAT-UK Nets
80m
QO-100