AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation)

AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) is a non-profit organization dedicated to designing, building, and operating satellites for amateur radio enthusiasts. These small, often low-cost satellites enable hobbyists worldwide to communicate, experiment, and learn about space technology by transmitting and receiving signals through orbiting satellites. AMSAT promotes education, experimentation, and international cooperation in space communications, fostering opportunities for hobbyists to engage with space science and engineering, often using equipment they can operate from their homes.