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
ARISS contact planned for students in Kenilworth, Warwickshire
An International Space Station school contact has been planned for astronaut Dr. Serena M. Auñón-Chancellor KG5TMT with Kenilworth School and Sixth Form, Kenilworth, United Kingdom. The event is scheduled Friday, December 14, 2018 at approximately 1255 GMT with live...
Fox-1Cliff/AO-95 Receive Anomaly
Following the launch of Fox-1Cliff/AO-95 AMSAT Engineering began the commissioning process, with the help of AMSAT Operations, on Tuesday, December 4. Satellite telemetry indicates that the bird is healthy, and I thank all of the stations who have captured and relayed...
JY1Sat designated Jordan-OSCAR 97 (JO-97)
On December 3rd, 2018, JY1Sat was launched on a Falcon 9 vehicle from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Part of Spaceflight’s SSO-A: Smallsat Express launch, JY1Sat is a project of the Crown Prince Foundation of Jordan. Telemetry has been received and decoded...
Knacksat team request telemetry reports
Tanan Rangseeprom HS1JAN has requested radio amateurs to help with receiving telemetry data from the Knacksat CubeSat that was launched on December 3. On the AMSAT Bulletin Board Tanan writes: My name is Tanan Rangseeprom my callsign HS1JAN. I am project manager of...
Es’hail-2 ham radio transponders in TX Factor show
In Episode 22 of the popular amateur radio show TX Factor, AMSAT-UK's Graham Shirville G3VZV explains what to expect when the geostationary satellite Es’hail-2 is in full operation. This episode features two new exciting radios. There’s a sneak preview of the Yaesu...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
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