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
SpaceUp India 2012 Videos
Dhruva Space have released several videos recorded at the SpaceUp India event held in December 2012. Among the presentations are those from • Thu Trong Vu XV9AA • Hackerspace Global Grid • Suri VU2MY Watch SpaceUp India 2012 - F1 CubeSat from Vietnam, Thu Trong Vu...
Giant leap for radio ham’s Pi-powered teddy bear
BBC News reports on radio amateur Dave Akerman M6RPI's successful 434 MHz balloon flight on Monday, August 26, 2013. The balloon carried transmitters on 434.200 MHz and 434.250 MHz and transmitted images using the amateur radio Slow Scan Digital Video (SSDV) standard,...
UK radio ham’s Lunar CubeSat to go ahead
Michael Johnson M0MJJ gave a presentation on his Pocket Spacecraft: Mission to the Moon project to the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium held in July at Guildford. He aimed to raise funding for the project by using the Kickstarter crowd-funding website. The 60...
Ham Radio Satellites at Tokyo Ham Fair
The JARL Ham Fair 2013 was held at Tokyo Big Sight, Ariake, Tokyo on August 24-25. JAMSAT and several amateur radio satellite projects were represented. The University of Tsukuba CubeSat ITF-1 YUI "Binding" support project was there. The formal name ITF-1 comes from...
UK stations wanted for FO-29 contacts with Cuba
Hector CO6CBF is looking for stations in UK to try contacts on the amateur radio satellite FO-29. Currently when the satellite in apogee it has a big footprint which covers UK and Cuba for a few minutes. Anyone wanting to try a contact with Cuba should email Hector...
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