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
CubeSat Amateur Laser Communications
On November 19 Oleg Nizhnik gave a presentation on CubeSat amateur laser communication with Earth to Moon orbit data link capability. In his paper Oleg says the available bands at 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz for amateur satellite communication are increasingly crowded. Higher...
Amateur Satellite Seed Funding
On December 2, 2014 the AMSAT-NA Board of Directors approved Technology Development Seed Funding. As a part of AMSAT's "Design The Next AMSAT Satellite" challenge, the Board of Directors approved $5000, within the 2015 engineering budget, to be used as seed money for...
UWE-3 CubeSat Update
UWE-3 was launched with FUNcube-1 on November 21, 2013, the team say they will now be temporarily ending operations. Today, more than one year after launch, there will be a temporary end of operations caused by the end of funding. However, UWE-3 is in a very good...
Send your code into space with astronaut Tim Peake KG5BVI
Leading UK space organisations have joined forces with UK Astronaut Tim Peake KG5BVI and Raspberry Pi to offer students a chance to devise and code their own apps or experiment to run in space. Two Raspberry Pi computers are planned to be flown to the International...
UK Licence Review Discussion Forum
Ofcom has now published a statement on the revised Amateur Radio Licence and has also advised that there will be 'Guidance' to accompany the licence. The RSGB has now opened a forum to provide the opportunity to discuss what information would be helpful in that...
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