# AMSAT

- **Website:** <https://amsat.org>
- **Primary alias:** `amsat.org`
- **Employees:** 2+
- **Location:** Kensington, Maryland, United States
- **Company kind:** NON PROFIT

## Description

AMSAT, also known as The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, is a worldwide group of Amateur Radio Operators (Hams) that was formed in 1969. As an educational organization, AMSAT has been instrumental in advancing the state of the art in space science, education, and technology for over 50 years. Their goal is to foster Amateur Radio's participation in space research and communication. AMSAT offers a wide range of products and services to support their mission. They provide tools for spacecraft and communication design, satellite information, telemetry, and satellite operations. They also offer various member services such as e-mail lists, news services, and awards recognition programs. One of their notable projects is the GOLF CubeSat Program, which focuses on high altitude, wide access satellite missions. It serves as a testbed for new technologies and advancements in the field. Joining AMSAT not only supports their activities but also sustains amateur radio's presence in space. Members have access to The AMSAT Journal, a bi-monthly digital magazine that covers hardware and software projects, operational activities, technical tips, and STEM initiatives. AMSAT's dedication to space research and communication makes them a crucial player in the amateur radio community and beyond.

## Industries

- 🏭 Aerospace and Defense _(under Heavy Industry and Engineering)_
- 🏭 Heavy Industry and Engineering

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idsRSJ6VWB/w/75/h/90/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1778190520040)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mine Shaft | #222222 | dark |
| Indigo | #4d6ed1 | light |
| Red | #e50000 | accent |

## Fonts

- serif — asset _(custom)_
- -apple-system — asset _(system)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idsRSJ6VWB/w/1500/h/500/idE2aT6wtJ.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1710568500504)

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