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
Space Station School Contact Video
A video has been released of the contact between ISS commander Daniel C. Burbank KC5ZSX and students at Hirano Elementary school, Kobe City. Watch ARISS ham radio contact with Hirano branch of Kobe Youth Nurturing Council, Kobe-city [youtube...
Three Radio Amateurs to launch to ISS
On Wednesday, December 21, three radio amateurs will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) for a 6 month stay. NASA astronaut Don Pettit KD5MDT, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko RN3DX and Dutch astronaut Andre Kuipers, PI9ISS continue preparations for their...
From OSCAR 1 to Mars and Beyond
A video of the presentation about Amateur Radio Space Communications given by Mario Lorenz DL5MLO to hackers at the Chaos Communication Camp 2011 is now available. The talk was titled 'From OSCAR 1 to Mars and beyond - Amateur Space Exploration – The last 50 years,...
AMSAT-India Linear Transponder
At Hamfest India (HFI) 2011, held in Kochi Dec 10-11, a presentation was given on a new Indian linear transponder and a CubeSat communications system. This was the largest gathering of radio amateurs in India so far. Radio Amateurs and SWLs from all over the country...
Announcement of Opportunity: CubeSat Mission Concept Studies
The UK Space Agency is inviting proposals to develop CubeSat preparatory studies for future mission concepts e.g. UKube-2. The core of the UK Space Agency strategy is to lead and sustain the growth of the UK Space Sector. In support of this the National Space...
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