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
UK Space Education Office – Free Conference in York
UK Astronaut Tim Peake KG5BVI reports that on July 1, 2014, the UK Space Education Office (ESERO-UK) is holding a free conference at the National Science Learning Centre in York. It is ideal for primary teachers and teaching assistants who are interested in using...
$50SAT / MO-76 six months in space and counting
Wednesday, May 21, 2014, marked the six month anniversary of the launch of the tiny $50SAT / MO-76 PocketQube satellite which is just 5x5x7.5 cm and 210 grams. Michael Kirkhart KD8QBA has released an update on this remarkable satellite: We have finally completed the...
Educational STEM 434.3 MHz Balloon Launch Tuesday 2:30pm
Continuing his Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) work with schools, Chris Stubbs M6EDF, will launch a balloon STEWARDS-1/CHEAPO-12 for Stewards Academy, Harlow. The launch will take place at 2:30pm (13:30 GMT) on Tuesday, June 3. Chris will be...
ARTSAT1:INVADER Reception Reports Needed
Masahiro Sanada JI1IZR reports the amateur radio CubeSat ARTSAT1:INVADER (CO-77) is in trouble and asks radio hams to listen for the satellite and report any reception. ARTSAT1:INVADER, one of the CubeSats, is in trouble that the satellite does not reply after the...
ISEE-3 Spacecraft Reboot Project Update
Dennis Wingo KD4ETA has released an update on the attempts by volunteers, including radio amateurs, to gain control of the NASA ISEE-3 spacecraft. The International Sun-Earth Explorer (ISEE-3), a spacecraft that was launched in 1978 to study Earth’s magnetosphere and...
FUNCube Status
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| JO-97 | Active |
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