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
Online Space Workshop May 2-3
The Online Space Workshop #OSW2020 takes place this weekend May 2-3. You can watch live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4SHJxCLutZRWK9uQXFVXxQ The full schedule of presentations is on the AMSAT Nepal site. Note the times are given in Nepali Time which...
First Guatemalan satellite deployed from the ISS
Guatemala's first satellite, a small CubeSat called QUETZAL-1, was deployed from the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Its primary mission is to test a sensor for remote data acquisition for natural resource management, which could be used...
DOSAAF-85 (RS-44) amateur radio transponder activated
The amateur radio linear transponder (SSB/CW) payload on the Russian satellite DOSAAF-85 (RS-44) has been activated. Dmitry Pashkov R4UAB reports: DOSAAF-85 is a small scientific satellite created by specialists of the company Information Satellite Systems (ISS)...
ARRL, AMSAT Seek Changes in FCC Orbital Debris Mitigation Proposals
ARRL Washington Counsel Dave Siddall, K3ZJ, and AMSAT Executive Vice President Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, on April 8, discussed with senior FCC International Bureau staff by telephone the FCC’s draft Report & Order (R&O) on mitigation of orbital debris (IB Docket...
Brazil holds 430 and 1240 MHz consultation
A public consultation is being held in Brazil concerning both the 430 MHz and 1240 MHz Amateur Radio bands. On March 23, the National Telecommunications Agency ANATEL published a Public Consultation proposal no. 14/2020 on technical and operational requirements for...
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