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
Live streaming of talks from International Space Colloquium Milton Keynes
Thanks to volunteers from the British Amateur Television Club (BATC) the presentations given at the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium will be streamed live to a global audience. This year the Colloquium is taking place as part of the RSGB Convention at the Kents...
Geostationary Amateur Radio Transponder Talk and Demonstration
On Saturday, October 14 at 1:45pm BST (1245 GMT) AMSAT-DL President Peter Guelzow DB2OS will give a presentation on the Es'hail-2 Geostationary Satellite Amateur Radio Transponders to the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium in Milton Keynes. It is expected the...
New ham radio equipment for ISS
The ARISS website reports on progress towards flying new amateur radio equipment to the International Space Station. On behalf of the ARISS International team, I am proud to announce that on Friday September 29th the ARISS team submitted the InterOperable Radio System...
AMSAT Pioneer Patrick J. A. Gowen, G3IOR, Silent Key
Pat Gowen, G3IOR, of Norwich, Norfolk, passed away on August 17, 2017, after a long illness. He was 85. The amateur-satellite world has lost one of its true pioneers. Ray Soifer, W2RS, writes: Pat was a co-founder of AMSAT-UK, and was elected to the board of directors...
FalconSAT-3 now open for amateur radio use
The Air Force Academy satellite Falconsat-3 is now open for amateur radio use as a digital store-and-forward system. FalconSAT-3 was built in 2005 and 2006 by cadets and faculty in the Space Systems Research Center at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO,...
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