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
HAMSAT VO-52 Activation Planned For Wednesday
Mani VU2WMY reports that due to 'Operational Constraints' the commands to turn on the Dutch SSB/CW transponder on HAMSAT (VO-52) could not be sent on Tuesday and attempts at 01:44 UT and 03:20 UT Wednesday were unsuccessful. The next attempt will be made during the...
New Amateur Satellite Frequency Coordination Request Form
IARU Satellite Advisor Hans van de Groenendaal ZS6AKV has made available a new version of the Amateur Satellite Frequency Coordination request form. Frequency coordination for amateur radio satellites is provided by the IARU through its Satellite Advisor, an official...
ESA to start mini space mission series
BBC Science correspondent Jonathan Amos reports that the European Space Agency is starting what it expects to become a regular series of small science missions. The first winning "S-Class" idea will receive 50 million euros (£42m) and will be readied for launch in...
GOMX-1 to test CubeSat Space Protocol
GOMX-1 is a student built amateur radio 2U CubeSat. The mission is being flown under the auspices of a Government research grant covering space related radio research. It will qualify a number of subsystems and provide extensive in-flight data. A large number of...
Howard Long G6LVB featured speaker at AMSAT/TAPR Banquet
The AMSAT/TAPR Banquet on Friday night, May 18 is one of the main AMSAT activities during the 2012 Hamvention at Dayton. AMSAT-NA is pleased to announce that Howard Long G6LVB will be the featured speaker for the evening event. Howard will be talking about his ...
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