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
Kickstarter project aims to put a TARDIS into Low-Earth-Orbit
November 23, 2013 is the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who and a Kickstarter project aims to celebrate the event by putting a 30 cm (12 inch) tall model of the TARDIS into Low-Earth-Orbit on an Interorbital Systems Neptune rocket. The aim is to raise the $33,000 needed...
IARU Coordinates Frequencies for Fox-1A Ham Radio CubeSat
The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Frequency Coordination Panel has announced coordinated frequencies for the AMSAT-NA Fox-1a CubeSat. A 1U CubeSat, Fox-1a will serve as a communications relay for radio amateurs worldwide via the onboard FM repeater system....
AAUSAT3 CubeSat – The First 100 Days
AAUSAT3 was launched February 25, 2013 on PSLV C20 and on June 5, 2013 14:37 CET will have been in orbit for 100 days. The 1U CubeSat was developed and constructed by students from Department of Electronic Systems at Aalborg University Denmark, as a testbed for a pair...
AMSAT Field Day 2013
The AMSAT-NA site reports on satellite activity for this years ARRL Field Day which takes place June 22-23. Every year AMSAT promotes a satellite version of Field Day during the ARRL annual operating event which is held on the 4th weekend in June. This year Field Day...
UK’s SpaceKate Wins ‘Most Inspiring App’ – International Space Apps Challenge
The App produced by broadcast journalist Kate Arkless Gray a.k.a. SpaceKate has won the Most Inspiring App category of the International Space Apps Challange. Radio amateur and former ISS Commander and Chris Hadfield VA3OOG said about the App "Cool idea! A 10-minute...
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