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
Interns build a CubeSat
This video, released by NASA, shows a group of interns who built a CubeSat. Interns: Anthony Yee, Christopher Erb, Jeffrey Sherwood, Tanzim Imam, Clayton Jacobs, Tiara Johnson, Liz Sauerbrunn, Alex Petrov, Marvin Cosare, Matthew Davis, Megan Robbett Co-mentors: Pat...
Free Ham Radio Satellite Tracking App for iOS
Tom Doyle W9KE has released a free satellite tracking App called Satellite Explorer Pro for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch Watch 'Satellite Explorer Pro' for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRM16bIucQ8&w=560&h=420]...
UK STRaND-1 Amateur Radio Smartphone CubeSat is Back !
On July 23, 2013 at 1634 UT Mike Rupprecht DK3WN received signals from the UK STRaND-1 satellite after a near four month absence. Built by volunteers from the Surrey Space Centre (SSC) and SSTL in Guildford STRaND-1 was launched on February 25, 2013 and was the...
Video of STRATODEAN High Altitude Balloon Presentation
The members of Team STRATODEAN, Cassie Phelps and Mark Ireland, gave a presentation on their High Altitude Balloon project to the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium on Saturday, July 20, 2013. The STRATODEAN team have sent high altitude weather balloons complete...
Ham Radio Satellite Operation from Guernsey
Peter Goodhall 2E0SQL/2U0SQL will be active on the amateur radio satellites from Guernsey during July 24-30, 2013 On the AMSAT Bulletin Board he writes: I will be active sporadically on satellite passes from Guernsey (IN89RL) as 2U0SQL. I shall be focusing on FO-29...
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