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
FO-29 satellite contact between Cuba and the UK
On Saturday, October 19, at 2302 UT Hector Martinez CO6CBF achieved what is possibly the first amateur radio contact between Cuba and the UK on the FO-29 satellite. Hector writes: I am pleased to report that I had my first contact on satellites with the UK. Peter...
Indian Record for Tracking Ham Radio Balloon
Global Brands Magazine features the High Altitude Balloon work of Dhruva Space and Indian radio amateurs. Dhruva Space in association with Indian Institute of Astrophysics is gearing up to observe comet ISON when it passes earth on November 28, 2013 using a high...
Movie: The Basement Satellite
The Basement Satellite was screened at the 5th DMZ Korean International Documentary Film Festival on October 19, 2013. The film, directed by Hyoung-ju Kim, tells the struggle of Korean artist Hojun Song DS1SBO to develop a satellite, OSSI-1, in his basement studio and...
Ham radio operators set to help in tracking comet
After helping the Odisha government in disaster relief during cyclone Phailin, amateur radio operators will now help astrophysicists track a comet. The Hindustan Times reports that astrophysics experts are joining hands with ham (amateur) radio operators to track and...
FUNcube-1 has arrived in Russia
The amateur radio FUNcube-1 CubeSat has arrived in Russia and is now en-route to the Dombarovsky launch site near Yasny. It was flown on a special flight from Rotterdam on Wednesday, October 16 and cleared Russian customs on Thursday,, October 17. Another flight took...
FUNCube Status
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