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
Attempt to Recover the F-1 Amateur Radio CubeSat
Since the amateur radio F-1 CubeSat was deployed from the International Space Station (ISS) on October 4 there have been no confirmed reception reports. The attempts to recover the CubeSat are now focusing on reception of the backup UHF FM channel 437.485 MHz (+/-10...
Appointment of Frank Bauer, KA3HDO as AMSAT VP-Human Spaceflight Programs
AMSAT-NA President Barry Baines is pleased to announce that effective August 1, 2012, Frank Bauer, KA3HDO, will be returning as AMSAT's Vice President for Human Spaceflight Programs. This role will include AMSAT's leadership on the Amateur Radio on the International...
Video of 27th AMSAT-UK Colloquium
Jan Poppeliers ON7UX has put together a short video compilation of the AMSAT-UK Colloquium held in Guildford, Sept. 14-16. Watch 27th AMSAT-UK Colloquium - Guildford, September 14-16, 2012 [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0xDiExcFpI] Videos of the full...
Kickstarter crowdfunding site launches in the UK
Kickstarter, which been used to fund a number of Amateur Radio projects in the USA, has now launched in the UK. Radio ham Zac Manchester KD2BHC used Kickstarter to raise $74,586 in donations to fund the development and deployment of 200 amateur radio KickSat sprite...
Radio Amateurs aim to fly new FPGA in space
Radio amateurs James Cutler KF6RFX, Andrew Mitchell KD8RCO and K. Scott Tripp KD8IPK are involved in developing the Michigan Multipurpose Minisatellite (MCubed-2) at the University of Michigan. The mission objectives for the MCubed-2 are to capture mid-resolution...
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