AMSAT-EA English Language Newsletter Available

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Spain's amateur satellite organisation AMSAT-EA has released the English language PDF version of their newsletter for May 2022 for free download

It features:

  • URESAT-1 Satellite Modules

  • Calculation of frequency in a linear LEO sat contact sked

  • AMSAT-UK at EMFCamp 2022

  • Satellite Frequency Tables

Download AMSAT-EA English Language Newsletter (PDF) - https://www.amsat-ea.org/app/download/13181031/AMSAT-EA-Newsletter_05-2022.pdf

AMSAT volunteer RF and Mechanical Engineers needed

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AMSAT volunteer RF and Mechanical Engineers needed

AMSAT Engineering is currently recruiting RF and mechanical engineers for its FOX-Plus and GOLF satellite programs.

AMSAT is looking for an EE with RF experience for its FOX-Plus program. You will have the opportunity to design and build the RF communications subsystems for a series of low earth orbit, 1U-3U CubeSats to support AMSAT's educational and engineering objectives. You should have a working knowledge of analog and digital communications protocols (e.g., FM, PSK, FSK) to provide digitally synthesized audio for FM modulated VHF/UHF/SHF voice and telemetry channels. Development opportunities can begin with modification of previous FOX designs and/or by starting with a blank sheet for an original design.

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AMSAT Withdraws GOLF-TEE CubeSat from NASA Educational Launch

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AMSAT Withdraws GOLF-TEE CubeSat from NASA Educational Launch

At AMSAT’s request, NASA has “de-manifested” the GOLF-TEE CubeSat from the ELaNa-46 mission. ELaNa is NASA’s Educational Launch of Satellites program. ELaNa-46 was expected to launch no earlier than 2022. AMSAT said COVID-related restrictions and supply chain disruptions affecting both AMSAT’s vendors and team have put AMSAT’s ability to meet the mission integration timeline at high risk. Puns aside, GOLF acronym stands for Greater Orbit, Larger Footprint, while “TEE” stands for Technology Exploration Environment.

AMSAT Vice-President Engineering Jerry Buxton, N0JY, said the situation facing AMSAT is similar to what other payloads and space-industry providers are experiencing. The worldwide pandemic and supply chain shortages are threatening everyone’s ability to properly and successfully deliver for launches.

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