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
10 year old Radio Ham talks of his DIY Space Projects on TV
Jason Brand VK2FJAB (10) was interviewed for the morning "Today" show on Channel 9 in Australia. He talks about amateur radio and his Do-It-Yourself space projects. Watch Channel 9 (Australia) interview with Jason [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWh180cVmDw]...
UK to get Kickstarter crowd-sourced funding
The crowd-sourced funding website Kickstarter, which has been used for amateur radio projects in the USA, is to launch in the UK this autumn. Radio ham Zac Manchester KD2BHC used Kickstarter to raise $74,586 in donations to fund the development and deployment of over...
Rocket Science – Helen Sharman Interview
Helen Sharman GB1MIR was the first UK astronaut. On May 18, 1991, she flew to the Mir Space Station on board Soyuz-TM12, aged 27. Before flying, Helen spent 18 months in intensive flight training in Star City on the outskirts of Moscow. The Soyuz TM-12 mission, which...
Space Shuttle – Grand Finale 2010-11
McLean Fahnestock has produced a High Definition video work showing all 135 space shuttle launches. Watch Grand Finale 2010-11 [vimeo 27505192 w=500 h=281] McLean Fahnestock http://mcleanfahnestock.com/
Summer OSCAR News in the Post
The 40 page Summer edition of the AMSAT-UK publication OSCAR News is being posted to members. In this issue: Development of High Voltage Technology Demonstration Satellite, HORYU-2 A Multi-purpose Portable Set-up: Working Low Earth Orbit Satellites from any place...
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