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
Decoding MASAT-1
A new version of the telemetry decoding application for MASAT-1 is available at http://cubesat.bme.hu/en/foldi-allomas/kliens-szoftver
UK Space Agency to send up first satellite
The UK Space Agency has announced plans to launch its first satellite - if it can find the right spaceship to catch a lift from. The tiny UKube-1 will carry a variety of scientific experiments when it eventually gets off the ground later this year. The...
Khartoum Amateur Radio Satellite Ground Station
Students at the University of Khartoum are undertaking a CubeSat project KN-SAT1 and Nader, ST2NH. has made a video of their recently completed ground station. KN-SAT1 is the first CubeSat to be built in Sudan. Its objectives are: To give students at Sudanese...
Qtmm soundcard modem for decoding AFSK1200
Qtmm is a simple AFSK1200 decoder that uses the computer's sound card for input. It can be used to decode packet radio, APRS and telemetry from OSCAR and Cubesats. Testing shows a good performance in monitoring the International space station APRS Beacon. More...
Vega Satellite Launch Vehicle
The Vega (Vettore Europeo di Generazione Avanzata) is a new-generation launch vehicle being developed jointly by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the European Space Agency (ESA) for Arianespace. Vega is named after the second brightest star in the northern...
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