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
Euroluna ROMIT1 mission in pictures
In this video radio amateur Palle Haastrup OZ1HIA, President of Euroluna (OZ9LUNA), describes the Romit1 mission to space in pictures. Euroluna are a Danish amateur team participating in the $30 million Google Lunar X PRIZE contest to be the first privately funded...
Radio Ham is HENAAC Luminary Honoree
Radio amateur Ali Guarneros Luna KJ6TVO has been named a 2013 HENAAC Luminary Honoree. A NASA Ames Systems Engineer on the TechEdSat CubeSat Project she is committed to encouraging young people to pursue science, technology and engineering careers. In recognition of...
AMSATDroid Free smartphone satellite tracking app
This App for Android smartphones predicts future passes for amateur radio satellites for a specified location and period of time. Basic features: • Calculate passes for up to the next 24 hours • Graphical pass display • Map view showing current satellite position and...
NASA EDGE: CubeSat Workshop Video
CubeSat pioneer Bob Twiggs KE6QMD is interviewed in this NASA EDGE video. NASA EDGE and special guest host Tiffany Nail explore the latest developments in nanosat technology at the 10th Annual CubeSat Development Workshop. MagnetoStar-1, however, still won't fly....
HamTV transmitter launched to ISS
On Saturday, August 3 at 1948 UT the Japanese HTV-4 cargo vessel was successfully launched to the International Space Station (ISS). On-board were the HamTV transmitter and four CubeSats carrying amateur radio payloads. The CubeSats will be deployed from the ISS by...
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