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
KickSat to Deploy 200 Sprite Satellites
KickSat is an amateur radio CubeSat technology demonstration mission designed to demonstrate the deployment and operation of prototype Sprite “ChipSats” (femtosatellites) developed at Cornell University by Zac Manchester KD2BHC. It plans to launch on ELaNa-5 / CRS-3...
BUAA-SAT Amateur Radio Satellite
BUAA-SAT is a university micro-satellite project developed by the students of Beihang University (Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics). It carries an amateur radio 435/145 MHz FM voice transponder. The satellite has a mass of 30kg, dimensions of...
Colloquium Pictures Wanted
Your pictures of the 2012 AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium can now be uploaded to the Photo Gallery at http://www.uk.amsat.org/Gallery3/index.php/ Create a new album with your name or call sign and upload your pictures.
Space is the Place: Student Built Cube Satellites
On September 10, the "MENTOR Makerspace” program kicked off with a special event held at the College of San Mateo. The MENTOR Makerspace program has a goal of introducing low-cost makerspaces into 1,000 high schools over the next three years. NASA's Matthew Reyes...
Videos of CubeSat / Microsat presentations given to the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium
The videos of the amateur radio CubeSat and Microsat presentations given to the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium 2012 are available to either watch online or download. You can view the presentations given to the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium 2012 by...
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