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
Lego™ 1U Cubesat,launch confirmed April 2012
In a little under a weeks time Lego-1 is due to make history by being the first 1U cubesat to be made from 40% lego,a team from ogel universtiy hope to be the first team to have a cubesat in orbit, made by the 1940's building blocks. Mr Smith, the team leader says...
MicroThrust Motor for Nanosats
Imagine reaching the Moon using just a tenth of a liter of fuel. With their ionic motor, MicroThrust, EPFL scientists and their European partners are making this a reality, ushering in a new era of low-cost space exploration. Watch EPFL - A Couple Drops of Fuel to Get...
Around the World 28 MHz Balloon Launched
A long duration balloon mission that is using 6 Party Balloons to carry a 50 gram amateur radio 28.223 MHz CW beacon is hoping to go around the world. The ballon was released at 2330 UT (1930 EDT) March 29, from Annapolis in Maryland and started its journey heading SE...
ESA – CubeSats satellite operations update
ESA have issued an update on the amateur radio CubeSats that were launched on February 13. Since the launch ESA’s Education Office has maintained frequent contacts with the student teams to follow the progress of their satellite operations. For each team, this is the...
Student CubeSats BEESAT-2 and BEESAT-3
Two CubeSats, built by students at the Technical University of Berlin, are expected to launch in the 4th quarter of 2012 from Baikonour into a 575km circular 65 degree orbit. BEESAT-2 is a 1U cubesat project intended to test a reaction wheel and an Attitude...
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