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
JAXA to launch FM voice transponder satellite Diwata-2
The Philippine Diwata-2 satellite carrying an amateur radio FM transponder and APRS digipeater is expected to launch in October. The Business Mirror reports: The 50-kilogram satellite shall soon be sent into orbit by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)...
Four Russian satellites to be deployed during ISS spacewalk
Four Russian satellites with amateur radio payloads are expected be deployed from the International Space Station on Wednesday, August 15 during a spacewalk (EVA-45) by Sergei Prokopiev and Oleg Artemiev. SiriusSat-1 (SXC1-181) RS13S beacon 435.570 MHz (signal...
Launch announced for Es’hail-2 carrying ham radio transponders
Es'hailSat has tweeted their geostationary satellite Es'hail-2 is expected to be launched by SpaceX in the 4th quarter of 2018. Qatar’s Es’hail-2 satellite will provide the first amateur radio geostationary communications and is capable of linking amateurs from Brazil...
BIRDS-2 CubeSats to deploy from ISS August 10
Masa JN1GKZ reports JAXA has announced three BIRDS-2 CubeSats with APRS digipeaters will deploy from the International Space Station at about 0945 GMT on August 10, 2018. BHUTAN-1, MAYA-1 and UiTMSat-1 will transmit 30 minutes after deployment. Initial mode looks CW...
Students learn about Amateur Satellites at College Workshops
To popularise Ham Radio in western India two events were conducted back to back recently by Rajesh Vagadia VU2EXP Regional Coordinator AMSAT-INDIA. LDRP College Gandhinagar 'Ham Radio for GenX' - Full day workshop with demo was conducted at LDRP College Gandhinagar...
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