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
Interorbital Systems Feature in SatMagazine
The March issue of SatMagazine features a 4 page article by Randa Relich Milliron, CEO and Co-Founder of Interorbital Systems. Interorbital Systems plans to launch a number of amateur radio CubeSats along with dozens of TubeSats on it's Neptune 9 rocket. Among the...
HamRadioNow – AMSAT Edition
In this HamRadioNow video Lou McFadin W5DID describes the ARISSat-1 satellite, using the operational model at the AMSAT booth at the Orlando HamCation. HamRadioNow says Gary KN4AQ feels inadequate in the presence of such accomplished hams, and he insults the...
Euroluna OZ9LUNA CubeSat Launch Update
The President of Euroluna Palle Haastrup OZ1HIA gives an update on the Romit1 CubeSat and plans for Romit2 and Romit3. Euroluna are a Danish amateur team participating in the $30 million Google Lunar X PRIZE contest to be the first privately funded team to land and...
HAMSAT VO-52 Falls Silent
The amateur radio satellite HAMSAT VO-52 ceased operating on February 28, neither it's beacon or 435/145 MHz SSB/CW linear transponder have been heard since. Ib Christoffersen OZ1MY reported that he heard and briefly used the transponder on the pass with Acquisition...
COMPASS-1 Reset
Ken Eaton GW1FKY brings news that the reset attempt on COMPASS-1, late Tuesday, February 28, appeared to be successful. Further information at http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=26334 At 20:27 Feb. 29 Mike DK3WN posted this update: Better news … Alan, ZL2BX could command...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
AMSAT-UK Nets
80m
QO-100

