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
ISRO plans SARAL and Amateur Radio satellites launch for February 25
The Hindu newspaper reports that the first launch of the year by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be the PSLV-CA (PSLV-C20). It will carry the ocean study spacecraft SARAL as well as satellites carrying amateur radio payloads. The launch into a 785...
UKube-1 to launch in June 2013
The Herald newspaper reports that the CubeSat UKube-1 will be launched in June, 2013. The spacecraft is being built for the UK Space Agency (UKSA) by Clyde Space and the launch will take place from Baikonur in Kazakhstan on a Soyuz-2 along with TechDemoSat-1....
Five new CubeSats hope for 2013 launch
Five new CubeSats being developed in Taiwan, Vietnam and the United States are hoping to fly during 2013. Taiwan - PACE PACE is the first nanosatellite developed the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) of Taiwan and has the objective to provide a platform for...
AMSAT-UK to provide Amateur Radio payload for ESEO satellite
AMSAT-UK will be providing a 1260/145 MHz FM transponder and a 145 MHz BPSK telemetry beacon for the European Student Earth Orbiter (ESEO). This is the third mission within the European Space Agency's Education Satellite Programme. The satellite, which has a mass of...
AMSAT-UK's Amateur Radio CubeSat FUNcube-1 on Korean TV
Arirang, a TV station in Korea, has broadcast an English language TV news item about CubeSats that features a brief clip of the AMSAT-UK FUNcube-1 CubeSat. FUNcube-1 is planned to launch in 2013 and will provide an amateur radio 435/145 MHz linear transponder for...
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