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
RSGB Inspire – Best practice in promoting Amateur Radio
Michael Sansom G0POT brings news of a RSGB focus group seeking best practice when promoting Amateur Radio at special events open to the public. The group aim to share and discuss ideas and experience running Special Events and Demonstrations to members of the public...
TuPOD to enable ISS TubeSat deployment in 2015
The TuPOD 3U mission will allow the in-orbit deployment of the first TubeSats - Tancredo 1, from Brazil and Ulises 1, from Mexico. Both satellites are educational satellites and involve young students in the projects. TuPOD will integrate the two satellites inside a...
Ham Radio Balloon to Commemorate Sputnik
The Secunda Amateur Radio Club will launch two balloons carrying amateur radio equipment from the Vryburg airstrip FAVB on October 4, 2014 at 0600 to 0800 CAT (0400-0600 UT). This date marks the start of World Space Week 2014. They will commemorate the launch of the...
FUNcube at IARU Region 1 General Conference
Mats SM6EAN has posted a report on the Swedish Amateur Radio Society (SSA) website about the FUNcube-1 CubeSat presentation at the IARU Region 1 General Conference in Varna-Albena, Bulgaria. The following is translated from the original Swedish post. After the session...
G3BJ elected IARU Region 1 President
Don Beattie, G3BJ, former President of the RSGB, has been elected as IARU Region 1 President at the General Conference in Varna-Albena, Bulgaria. During the Final Plenary of the 23rd IARU Region 1 General Conference, the following members were elected to serve on the...
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