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
AubieSat-1 launch rescheduled
Due to unforseen mechanical issues involving the launch vehicle hydraulic system and exhaust ducts, the launch date of AubieSat-1 has been postponed until October 27, 2011. More specific details about the problem can be found at...
Winners of Space App Competition announced
The AMSAT-UK FUNcube team are among the winners in a competition to fly an Android App on the amateur radio Smartphone satellite STRaND-1 due for launch next year. Space technology experts from Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL) and the Surrey Space Centre (SSC) at...
ARI Amateur Radio Satellite Meeting Report
The 8th Italian Amateur Radio Association (ARI) satellite meeting was held at the Joseph Hotel in Marina di Pietrasanta (Lu) on September 18, 2011. The meeting was open to everyone and offered an agenda that covered current amateur radio satellite issues as well as...
Neptune TubeSat and CubeSat Launcher
The October issue of Sat Magazine carries an 8 page article by Randa Relich Milliron, Interorbital Systems Chief Executive Officer, in which she describes the Neptune rockets and their TubeSat and CubeSat payloads. The first Neptune 9 rocket is planned to launch mid...
SRMSAT and JUGNU to launch October 12
Mani, VU2WMY, says he used an AMSAT-UK FUNcube Dongle SDR to receive telemetry from SRMSAT and JUGNU during environmental tests. India's latest Amateur Radio satellites SRMSAT and JUGNU are now at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) spaceport at Sriharikota...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
AMSAT-UK Nets
80m
QO-100