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
Winter Issue of OSCAR News
E-members of AMSAT-UK can now download the PDF of the Winter edition of the OSCAR News magazine here. (As well as the earlier 2012 issues) The paper edition is at the printers and should be posted to members within 2 weeks. In this issue • IARU Region 3 Chairman...
SkyCube Vacuum Test
This video shows a preliminary qualification test of SkyCube's electronic components in Evan Neumann's thermal vacuum chamber in San Francisco, CA, December 19, 2012. Watch SkyCube Vacuum Test [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1wYV5KYOj8] SkyCube will take...
UKube-1 Signs up for Launch and Completes Thermal Vacuum Testing
UKube-1 the UK Space Agency's (UKSA) first satellite has ‘booked' its journey into space on a Russian Soyuz-2 rocket. The launch from Baikonur in Kazakhstan is expected to take place in the 3rd quarter of 2013. UKube-1 has also completed Thermal Vacuum Testing to...
KySat-2 CubeSat plans to fly Summer 2013
KySat-2 (K2) is a 1U CubeSat to fulfill the education and public outreach mission of the original KySat-1 CubeSat that was lost during a launch vehicle failure of ELaNa I and accompanying NASA GLORY mission. With the same motivation as KySat-1 K2 will include upgraded...
AMSAT Receives $25,000 Matching Funds Challenge
AMSAT-NA President Barry Baines, WD4ASW says that they have received a matching funds challenge! An anonymous donor will match up to $25,000.00 for Fox. Now is the time to take advantage of this opportunity to double your donation. Barry writes, "We end 2012 with...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
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