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
AMSAT-UK at the UK Space Conference July 4/5th 2011
AMSAT-UK will have a presence at the first ever UK Space Conference taking place at the Univeristy of Warwick on July 4/5th. This is being organised by the UK Space Agency which was formally commenced in April this year. We have been sponsored by a member to have a...
Satellite Presentation – Pasadena CA
AMSAT area coordinator Clint Bradford, K6LCS, will be presenting his 'Working Amateur Satellites With Your HT'session at the June 28, 2011 meeting of the Pasadena (CA) Radio Club. ALL are welcome to attend. "The Pasadena club just celebrated their 50th anniversary,"...
Deep sleep in deep space for Europe’s comet chaser
Rosetta’s hibernation mode starts today (8th June 2011) and will last until January 2014, during which time the spacecraft will reach its maximum distances from the Sun (about 800 million kilometres) and Earth (about 1000 million kilometres). UK scientists and...
College congratulated on ISS ham radio link-up
Lough Erne Amateur Radio Club congratulates South West Regional College on its very successful Amateur Radio link up with the International Space Station. Particular credits to Mamraz Nagi whose initiative secured this ARISS event, the College technicians, and the...
Funcube Dongle distance record.
AMSAT Deutschland Breaking the Funcube Dongle distance record.. 219.000.000 kilometers, Mario Lorenz DL5MLO explains... AMSAT-DL AGM May 2011 - 1 from Jim Heck on Vimeo.
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
AMSAT-UK Nets
80m
QO-100