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
Open Source CubeSat Next Phase in DIY Space Access
Space Safety Magazine reports that in recent years it has become both easier and more conceivable for students and amateurs to run experiments in space. Non-governmental space organizations are on the rise, DIY spaceflight is all the rage, and it seems the web is full...
Hey, kids! Send your stuff into orbit
Wanna do some space science? You no longer have to be a professional researcher, or even a grown-up, to get your experiment into orbit. MSNBC reports that a new program called DreamUp is offering slots on the International Space Station's experimental racks to school...
Spacelab – STS-50 Mission 1992 Video
The 1992 space shuttle STS-50 mission was the first time that astronauts received an amateur radio fast-scan television video. It was sent by the ham radio club station W5RRR at the Johnson Space Center (JSC). Narrated by the Commander and crew, this video contains...
ArduSat Arduino CubeSat Update
The NanoSatisfi team is building an Arduino CubeSat ArduSat. On this satellite they plan to put up to 5 Arduino's and plug in 50+ sensors into them as well as 2 optical and 1 IR camera. Once the satellite is on orbit they aim to give access to the general...
Fly your name and message in space on F-1 CubeSat!
Here is your chance to send a message into Space on board the F-1 Cubesat. Just follow this link http://fspace.edu.vn/?page_id=31 to add a message. Good Luck
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