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
F-2 nanosatellite
Since 1957, with more than 50 years of exploring space, the lower thermosphere (90-320 km) is the least explored layer of the atmosphere. Satellites and space stations usually orbit at altitude over 320km (to increase orbital lifetime) Atmospheric Explorers were flown...
Successful test for the F-1 cubesat
Thu XV9AA successfully completed on ground long range communication tests with the F-1 bird. The project team is now undergoing the cubesat safety review to confirm its launch by an HTV cargo in late July. Successful long range communication test from...
CubeBug-1 – ARM Microcomputer CubeSat
CubeBug-1 is the first technology demonstration mission for a new CubeSat platform design (mechanics, hardware and software) intended to be released as Open Source and Open Hardware for its use in Amateur projects, University projects and research labs. The project is...
High School Students Build Amateur Radio CubeSat
TJ3Sat (pronounced TJ CubeSat) is scheduled to be the first satellite to be flown and built by high school students. The satellite is a product of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology’s Systems Engineering class. During this three year long endeavor...
Student CubeSat CATSAT II and Hydrogen Peroxide Propulsion
Students at the University of Vermont are working on a Cubesat project CATSAT II sponsored by the University and NASA. The team have been experimenting with Hydrogen Peroxide Propulsion. In this video Mohamed Metwally, Eric Niebylski, Rudy Raab and Drew Swomley...
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