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
OPUSAT CubeSat
OPUSAT is a 1U CubeSat designed and created by an OPU student team consisting of about 20 undergraduates and graduates at the Small Spacecraft Systems Research Center (SSSRC). It is planning to use a 2 metre downlink for CW Beacon, 1k2 AFSK and 9k6 GMSK telemetry....
Flying Laptop – 130 kg Satellite
The Flying Laptop (FLP) is a 130 kg spacecraft of 600 by 702 by 866 mm. It is the first satellite of the Small Satellites Program in Stuttgart. This mission aims to establish the foundation for the required infrastructure as well as the expertise for the Small...
TURKSAT-3USAT Announcement
Dear Radio Amateurs, To save energy in the batteries of TURKSAT-3USAT satellite, unless announced otherwise, we kindly request you to; 1. When following the satellite, especially during daylight passings, concentrate on listening to the beacon signal at 437.225 MHz...
IARU Region 1 Agrees Addition 2m Satellite Allocation
The minutes from the IARU Region 1 Interim meeting held in Vienna, April 20-21, have been released. A number of papers related to Amateur-Satellite Service allocations were discussed: • VIE13_C5_03 Increased Amateur‐Satellite Service 144MHz Usage • VIE13_C5_05...
Three 437 MHz ham radio balloons to launch from Poland
Tomasz Brol SP9UOB plans to launch three High Altitude Balloons to near-space this week carrying amateur radio payloads on 437.600, 437.595 and 437.615 MHz. At maximum altitude the 10 mW signal from these balloons could have a potential range of up to 700 km. Thomasz...
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