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Greater Orbit, Larger Footprint: An Introduction to the AMSAT GOLF Program

Expected launches: TBD.  GOLF-TEE NET 2022.  GOLF-1 NET 4Q 2022 Originally, The FOX program consisted of two basic components.  Fox-1 was conceived as a “starter” project consisting of a series of 1U spacecraft with capabilities similar to the popular AO-51, to be launched as quickly and cheaply as possible.  This was to be followed by … Read more

AMSAT Ambassador Program

Share Your Passion and Excitement for Amateur Radio in Space with Others in Amateur Radio and the General Public through Educational Outreach Do you remember your first satellite QSO - the steep learning curve and frustration of not having enough hands to do everything you needed to do all at the same time?  While some ... Read more

Apogee View – November/December 2017

November/December 2017 Joe Spier, K6WAO, President As the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT) approaches its Golden Jubilee, I want to introduce myself to all AMSAT members. At the recent Board of Directors meeting in Reno, Nevada, I was elected President of AMSAT. Founded in 1969, AMSAT is an all-volunteer organization (the only exception is our … Read more

AO-92 Commissioned, Open for Amateur Use

On the 03:25 UTC pass on January 26, 2018, AMSAT Vice President – Engineering Jerry Buxton, N0JY, announced that AO-92 had been commissioned and formally turned the satellite over to AMSAT Operations. AMSAT Vice President – Operations Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, then declared that AO-92 was now open for amateur use. Audio of the handover and … Read more