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
ANTELSAT a Ham Radio SSTV CubeSat from Uruguay
ANTELSAT is a 2U CubeSat class satellite with a 70 cm SSTV downlink and amateur radio AX.25 Digipeater that is planning a Yasny Dnepr launch in November, 2013. It has been developed by ANTEL (the national telecom service provider) and Facultad de Ingeniería de la...
CubeSat Workshop Surrey Space Centre July 19
Surrey Space Centre (SSC) and AMSAT-UK invite anyone with CubeSat equipment to a 'Bring Your Own Board' (BYOB) CubeSat workshop. The aims are to demonstrate the latest CubeSat developments, to foster new partnerships and links within the UK and EU community, and...
Amateur Radio CubeBug-2 hopes for November 2013 Yasny Dnepr launch
CubeBug-2 is the second technology demonstration mission for a new 2U CubeSat platform design (mechanics, hardware and software) intended to be released as Open Source and Open Hardware for its use in Amateur projects, University projects and Research labs. This...
CUSAT Pulse Plasma Thruster Satellites
CUSAT is planning a SpaceX launch along with Cassiope and Dande, from Vandenberg into a 1500 by 325 km 80 degree inclination orbit. The satellite has a 2 watt packet radio transmitter and carries Pulse Plasma Thrusters (PPT) which can raise or lower the orbit. Built...
UK Amateur Radio Consultations
The UK regulator Ofcom has published information on consultations affecting the Amateur and Amateur Satellite Services. Ofcom is planning a number of policy initiatives in the next few months that will have a direct effect on amateur radio in the UK. If you want to...
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