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The AMSAT Journal

The AMSAT Journal is a bi-monthly digital magazine for amateur radio in space enthusiasts, published by the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT). Each issue is your source for hardware and software projects, technical tips, STEM initiatives, operational activities, and news from around the world. Join AMSAT today to start receiving your bi-monthly issue of The AMSAT Journal. Members can access the latest issue of The AMSAT Journal as well as archived editions on the membership portal.

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As a member of AMSAT, you are helping to sustain amateur radio’s presence in space. Your membership supports AMSAT activities such as

  • working in partnership with government, industry, educational institutions, and fellow amateur radio societies to foster Amateur Radio’s participation in space research and communication,
  • designing and building communication satellites to operate in the harsh environment of space,
  • managing those satellites, once they are in orbit, and ensure they are available for public use,
  • promoting space education and bringing space-based STEM initiatives to life,
  • providing opportunities for students to speak with astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and
  • collecting, compiling, and sharing what is learned with not only AMSAT members, but, with the World!

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About

The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, or AMSAT, is a worldwide group of Amateur Radio Operators (Hams). It was formed in the District of Columbia in 1969 as an educational organization.

For over 50 years, AMSAT groups in North America and elsewhere have played a key role in significantly advancing the state of the art in space science, space education, and space technology. The work now being done by AMSAT volunteers throughout the world will continue to have far-reaching, positive effects on the future of both Amateur Radio, as well as other governmental, scientific and commercial activities in the final frontier.

Rarely have a group of “amateur” volunteers managed to do so much…for so many…with so little.

Mission

AMSAT’s goal is to foster Amateur Radio’s participation in space research and communication. The Organization was founded to continue the efforts, begun in 1961, by Project OSCAR, a west coast USA-based group which built and launched the very first Amateur Radio satellite, OSCAR, on December 12, 1961, barely four years after the launch of Russia’s first Sputnik.

Today, the “home-brew” flavor of these early Amateur Radio satellites lives on, as most of the hardware and software now flying on even the most advanced AMSAT satellites is still largely the product of volunteer effort and donated resources. Though we are fond of traditions our designs and technology continue to push the outside of the envelope.

Updates

MESAT1 Designated MESAT1-OSCAR 122 (MO-122)

AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin ANS-276 October 2, 2024 In this edition: MESAT1 Designated MESAT1-OSCAR 122 (MO-122) The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group … Read more

ANS-273 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

In this edition: * AMSAT-UK to Provide FUNcube Lite Payload for Jovian-1 Satellite * AMSAT-EA HADES-R and HADES-ICM planned for Q1 2025 * NASA Gears Up for Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter’s Icy Moon * Artificial Star Mission Aims to Help Unlock Secrets of the Universe * GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers October 2024 Rankings … Read more

ANS-266 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

In this edition: * Registration Continues for the 42nd Annual AMSAT Space Symposium * AMSAT Symposium Call for Papers * Results of the 2024 AMSAT Board of Directors Election * MESAT1 Telemetry and Testing-Update * GreenCube (IO-117) Ceases Functioning Due to Radiation Damage * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite … Read more

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