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
BBC Interview – Elon Musk and Mars
On BBC Radio 4 Elon Musk of SpaceX speaks about his plans for flights to Mars. As well as Mars Elon talks about the Falcon 9-Heavy vehicle. This rocket will be substantially bigger than the simple variant due to fly next month, and should be capable of putting more...
Spring OSCAR News
The Spring edition of the AMSAT-UK colour A4 newsletter OSCAR News is being posted to members this week. In this issue - Dick Daniels W4PUJ SK - VEGA Maiden Flight Report - My way to solve the TLE lottery by Mike DK3WN - Your Spacecraft recording wanted, urgently -...
AMSAT-UK FUNcube-1 Launch Fund
Just a reminder of the launch Fund that has been created for the FUNcube-1 Cubesat Satellite, all donations are very much appreciated, and will help towards the cost of launching the FUNcube-1 satellite in 2012. AMSAT-UK FUNcube-1 Launch...
DEAD RUSSIAN SATELLITE TO FALL FROM SPACE
The Russian government will guide the large Express -- AM4 telecommunications satellite, which was launched into a useless orbit in August, into a controlled atmospheric descent starting March 20 so that any surviving pieces will land in the Pacific Ocean, a senior...
Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Video
From the upcoming Special Edition Ascent: Commemorating Space Shuttle DVD/BluRay a movie from the point of view of the Solid Rocket Booster with sound mixing and enhancement done by the folks at Skywalker Sound. Watch Riding the Booster with enhanced sound [youtube...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
AMSAT-UK Nets
80m
QO-100

