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
AMSAT-LU Stratospheric Amateur Radio Balloon Video
On May 19, 2012 a high altitude amateur radio balloon was launched from La Pampa, Argentina, reaching 34 km. It carried a 430 MHz to 144 MHz band 4 watt CTCSS activated FM repeater, APRS lu7aa-11, Robot-36 live SSTV, CW, and 40/20m CW telemetry beacon with 2 video...
Synergy Moon Google Lunar X-Prize Team
Radio amateur Gerard Auvray, F6FAO, is a member of the Synergy Moon team that aims to develop and land a rover on the moon. Synergy Moon are currently building a communications and mission control infrastructure, starting with a NanoSat that will test some of the...
Assembling a Nanosatellite
In this video students from the Univeristy of Manitoba show what's involved in assembling a Nanosatellite. T-Sat1 will use the 145 and 437 MHz amateur radio bands. On Saturday, September 22, the team finished assembling the satellite. This was an enormous effort from...
Sarah Brightman to fly to International Space Station
On Wednesday, October 10 it was announced in Moscow that UK private spacefarer Sarah Brightman had passed the required mental and physical examinations to fly into space. In 2013 she will undertake six months of training at Star City in Moscow in preparation for her...
October SatMagazine Now Available
The October issue of the free publication SatMagazine has articles on the Aeneas and Firefly CubeSats as well as a Builder’s Guide To Inexpensive Space Access. In this issue: Page 16 - Aeneas CubeSat Page 40 - Satellite Networks For Education Page 56 - Firefly CubeSat...
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