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
PocketQube Workshop videos available
The 3rd PocketQube Satellite Workshop, hosted by Alba Orbital, was held September 5-6, 2019, in Glasgow. Talks given at the event are now available on YouTube. Among the presenters were: • Stuart Robinson GW7HPW, $50SAT Team • Julian Fernandez EA4HCD, Fossasat-1 • Zac...
Early Progress, Contention on Difficult Issues Mark First Week of WRC
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, November 1, 2019 – Week 1 of the 2019 World Radiocommunication Conference saw agreement reached on several issues on which discussions prior to the conference had revealed consensus. Those were the easy ones; the rest will be more difficult....
Report on Es’hail-2 / QO-100 geostationary satellite carrying amateur radio
Videos of the presentations given at the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium, which was held as part of the RSGB Convention in Milton Keynes, October 12-13, 2019, are being made available on YouTube. A recent release is the talk on the geostationary satellite...
Inspiring Youth with Science in Space
NASA highlight the role of amateur radio in letting young people speak directly with astronauts and cosmonauts on the International Space Station: An ARISS contact takes place as a part of a comprehensive suite of education activities. To prepare for an exchange,...
Brazil: High school students shown amateur radio
Brazilian radio amateurs participated in a Science Fair at Gonçalves Dias School, Boa Vista on October 16, 2019. Paulo PV8DX used basic concepts of physics and geography when explaining amateur radio to the students. As well as theory they there were also practicals...
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AMSAT-UK Nets
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