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
Deorbitsail CubeSat
Students and researchers at the Surrey Space Centre (SSC) in the University of Surrey, Guilford, are developing the 3U CubeSat Deorbitsail. It is planned to launch on a Dnepr rocket into a 600 km Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The aims of the mission are: (1) Deploy a large...
RAG 2014 tickets on sale
The BAA Radio Astronomy Group will be holding its 2014 General Meeting on Saturday, May 17 at the National Space Centre, Leicester, LE4 5NS. The last two meetings have both sold out ahead of the day and early booking is advisable. This year Dr Klaas Wiersema...
Ofcom 2.3 and 3.4 GHz Consultation Responses
The responses to Ofcom's consultation on the 2300 and 3400 MHz bands are now available. The joint RSGB, UK Microwave Group, AMSAT-UK and BATC response says: Amateur radio has international secondary allocations in the 2300 and 3400 MHz bands, which are adversely...
The FUNcube-1 TLE Lottery is over!
The FUNcube Team have now concluded that FUNcube-1 (AO-73) is indeed Satellite Number 39444 and International Designator 13066AE. The team are indebted to Mike Rupprecht DK3WN who did this analysis at the Time of Closest Approach (TCA) during a near overhead pass last...
FUNcube-1 in Practical Wireless Magazine
In the February issue of Practical Wireless the excellent Data Modes column, written by Mike Richards G4WNC, devotes three pages to describing how to receive the signals from the FUNcube-1 (AO-73) satellite which was launched on November 21, 2013. The World of VHF...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
AMSAT-UK Nets
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