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
UWE-4 satellite ready to launch
Last week our Team returned from the Vostochny Launch Site (Russia) where we performed the last check out tests of UWE-4 before launch on December 27, 2018. The satellite will be launched through the German integrator ECM Space on a Soyuz-2 mission using a Fregat...
Winter issue of OSCAR News now available for download
E-members of AMSAT-UK can now download the Winter 2018 edition of OSCAR News here. The paper edition should be sent to postal members in 2-3 weeks. In this issue: • From the Secretary’s Keyboard • New Editor’s Welcome • 2018 Meetings & Events calendar • AMSAT-UK...
Kenilworth students’ amateur radio contact with space station
This is the high definition video feed from the live contact between the Kenilworth School and Sixth Form GB4KSN and astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor KG5TMT onboard the International Space Station NA1SS on Friday, December 14, 2018. The event starts with a brief...
Tim Peake KG5BVI / GB1SS inspired 2 million young people
A new report has found more than 2 million young people in the UK engaged with education and outreach programmes linked to Tim Peake’s Principia Mission to space. The report highlights the role of ARISS and amateur radio during the mission. The UK Space Agency ran a...
Post launch updates on the JY1SAT and ESEO missions
JY1SAT (JO-97) carrying the FUNcube-6 amateur radio transponder and ESEO with the FUNcube-4 transponder were launched on December 3, 2018. JY1SAT – Although not finally confirmed, good tracking results are being obtained using the TLEs for object 2018-99AX / 43803,...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
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