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
Glasgow based CubeSat start-up in The Herald newspaper
Tom Walkinshaw's Glasgow based start-up Alba Orbital was featured in the Friday, February 22 edition of The Herald. It was even mentioned on the newspapers front page. Tiny satellites known as CubeSats have traditionally been used for amateur radio communications and...
Watch Live Video of UK STRaND-1 Smartphone Satellite Launch
The UK smartphone satellite STRaND-1 is expected to launch from India on Monday, Feb. 25 at 12:25 GMT. You can follow the launch on Twitter or watch live video. STRaND-1 and other CubeSats carrying amateur radio payloads are planned to launch on the ISRO PSLV-C20...
STRaND-1 smartphone CubeSat mounted on PSLV rocket
The launch rehearsal of PSLV-C20 with the primary satellite SARAL and six other satellites has been completed satisfactorily at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota. Mission Readiness Review and meeting of Launch Authorisation Board are scheduled on Feb 22, 2013. STRaND-1 is a...
Article on LED Optical Morse Code Spacecraft ShindaiSat
An English language article about ShindaiSat is available at https://directory.eoportal.org/web/eoportal/satellite-missions/s/shindaisat ShindaiSat is a 20 kg spacecraft approx 300 by 300 by 350 mm which is planning to use bright LEDs for Space to Earth optical...
JAMSAT 2013 Symposium in Tokyo
JAMSAT announces their 2013 Symposium to be held in Tokyo on March 9 to March 10. The Symposium will be held at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) - 7F Conference Room CR2. All amateur radio satellite operators are welcome to attend....
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