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
SimpleSat Look Down satellite tracking software now available
SimpleSat Look Down is a free easy to use software app for satellite tracking. Written by Tom Doyle W9KE it includes a satellite look down window that displays the view from the satellite looking down at the earth as it moves along. It uses .NET 4 and runs on Windows...
F-1 CubeSat is scheduled for launch in July, 2012
Latest update on F-1 CubeSat project: At the moment, the flight safety review is coming to an end. The FSpace team together with their partner NanoRacks LLC has satisfied the technical requirements and standards set by the launch vehicle provider. If everything goes...
CubeSat docking planned with Kinect technology
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCUl0Mk6Tys] It's an informal conclusion, of course. But the story of Surrey's plan to dock CubeSats using Microsoft's Kinect technology is certainly making the rounds, appearing in traditional places like Satnews and...
CPUT satellite HF beacon – a new tool for radio amateurs.
In this monthly feature, Hans van de Groenendaal ZS6AKV, executive chairman of the South African Amateur Radio Development Trust (SAARDT), looks at various technologies and activities that drive amateur radio. SAARDT is dedicated to the development of amateur radio in...
Satpack: Arduino satellite tracking and doppler tuning
The Satpack is an ATmega328 controlled satellite tracker with doppler tuning. To calculate the position of the satellite, they use qrpTracker, which is an Arduino friendly program based on James Miller’s Pan-13. Next, the Arduino tunes the radio to listen to the...
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