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
ARISSat-1 Getting Hotter
Ken W7KKE reports that ARISSat-1 is heating up as it starts to enter the Earth's atmosphere, it can still be heard on 145.950 MHz FM but not for much longer. On the AMSAT bulletin board he writes: At 2055Z today [Friday] had a 77 deg pass. Highest temp was the -Z PPT...
OSCAR-11 Report December 2011
Clive Wallis G3CWV provides an update on the UK Amateur Radio satellite Oscar 11 which has completed nearly 28 years in orbit. This report covers the period from September 1 to December 28 2011. The satellite has continued to operate in a very predictable way since...
Hackers Plan Space Satellites
The BBC report that Hackers plan to put their own communication satellites into orbit. The scheme was outlined at the Chaos Communication Congress in Berlin. The project's organisers said the Hackerspace Global Grid will also involve developing a grid of ground...
BBC Interview with Professor Colin Pillinger
On Dec. 27, BBC Radio 4 broadcast an interview with Professor Colin Pillinger about the UK Mars exploration mission Beagle 2 which landed on the Red Planet on Christmas Day 2003. An MP3 of the interview is now available. Eight years ago, planetary scientist Colin...
ARISSat-1 . . A Fun HAM Satellite!
ARISSat-1 . . A Fun HAM Satellite! David Pruett KF7ETX has released this video of the amateur radio satellite ARISSat-1. There are only a few days left to hear it before it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere. The YouTube description reads: Tune your radios /...
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