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
Thornton Middle School students contact the International Space Station
On March 25, using the Thornton Middle School Wireless Technology Club callsign KF5NZD, students from Thornton Middle School in Katy, Texas contacted the International Space Station (ISS). They used ham radio to speak to ISS Commander Chris Hadfield VA3OOG who was...
Spring Issue of OSCAR News
E-members of AMSAT-UK can now download the PDF of the Spring edition of the OSCAR News magazine here (as well as the 2012 issues). The paper edition should be posted to members soon. In this issue • FUNcube Report • Jules Thomson G8PJL - SK • John Heath G7HIA - SK •...
DynaCube to explore the South Atlantic Anomaly
The Southern African Amateur Radio Satellite Association (SA AMSAT) report that after launch DynaCube, a one-unit CubeSat being constructed by Interns at the Denel Dynamics Engineering Academy, will be exploring the South Atlantic Anomaly during orbits over the area....
Ground Station Survey
As we have done in the past, we are surveying the community for ground station capabilities. The goal is to estimate how much capacity the community has and our ability to support a variety of missions. The survey is located online at: ...
New Version of STRaND-1 Telemetry Decoder
Mike Rupprecht DK3WN has released a new version of the STRaND-1 telemetry decoder that incorporates the recent telemetry changes from the STRaND team. Download Version 1.50 [27.03.2013] BETA from http://tinyurl.com/SatSoftwareDK3WN/ STRaND-1...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
AMSAT-UK Nets
80m
QO-100

