December 2011 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

Re: Robusta_and_Baumanets
by Mineo Wakita 09 Dec '11

09 Dec '11

http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/esa9cubf.htm JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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Opportunity to Test Cubesat Projects on High Altitude Balloons
by Trevor . 09 Dec '11

09 Dec '11

This appeared on the CubeSat mailing list http://lists.cubesat.org/mailman/listinfo The NASA Flight Opportunities Program is offering hosted flights aboard high altitude balloon platforms to test new space technology in a relevant, space-like environment. If you are developing an innovative Cubesat system that could benefit from a demonstration at 30 km (98,000 ft) altitude, this may be an opportunity to receive a NASA-hosted balloon-borne test flight. For more information, visit: https://flightopportunities.nasa.gov/ The Announcement of Flight Opportunities solicitation is available here: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&so… The proposal deadline is next week on December 16, 2011. Godspeed, Eric Eric Byers Project Management Near Space Corporation

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QRZ.com Gridmapper Working Again
by John Papay 09 Dec '11

09 Dec '11

I'm pleased to report that with the new QRZ.com format, the Gridmapper has been fixed. Gridmapper allows you to see the gridsquare of the lookup station on a Google map. A six character square is outlined. It makes it easy to see how far a particular station is from another grid that you might need. To use gridmapper click on Detail and then scroll to the bottom of the map on the right and click on the Gridmapper link. QRZ.com is a great resource for ham radio operators. We are very fortunate to have it. If you don't have your email address on qrz.com, please consider listing it. It makes it much easier for someone to contact you if there is something going on that you might not be aware of with respect to your operations. 73, John K8YSE

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SpaceX WF9XGI Part 5 application
by Tarsala, Jan A (337C) 09 Dec '11

09 Dec '11

https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/els/reports/STA_Print.cfm?mode=current&applicati… Jan WB6VRN

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Unofficial forum - amsat.forumer.com
by AL4S - Rich 09 Dec '11

09 Dec '11

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Next SpaceX Flight February 7, 2012
by Clint Bradford 09 Dec '11

09 Dec '11

RELEASE: 11-413 NASA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH DATE AND MILESTONES FOR SPACEX FLIGHT WASHINGTON -- NASA has announced the launch target for Space Exploration Technologies' (SpaceX) second Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) demonstration flight will be Feb. 7, 2012. Pending completion of final safety reviews, testing and verification, NASA also has agreed to allow SpaceX to send its Dragon spacecraft to rendezvous with the International Space Station (ISS) in a single flight. "SpaceX has made incredible progress over the last several months preparing Dragon for its mission to the space station," said William Gerstenmaier, NASA's associate administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. "We look forward to a successful mission, which will open up a new era in commercial cargo delivery for this international orbiting laboratory." Gerstenmaier said, "There is still a significant amount of critical work to be completed before launch, but the teams have a sound plan to complete it and are prepared for unexpected challenges. As with all launches, we will adjust the launch date as needed to gain sufficient understanding of test and analysis results to ensure safety and mission success." During the flight, Dragon will conduct a series of check-out procedures that will test and prove its systems in advance of the rendezvous with the station. The primary objectives for the flight include a fly-by of the space station at a distance of approximately two miles to validate the operation of sensors and flight systems necessary for a safe rendezvous and approach. The spacecraft also will demonstrate the capability to abort the rendezvous, if required. Dragon will perform the final approach to the ISS while the station crew grapples the vehicle with the station's robotic arm. The capsule will be berthed to the Earth-facing side of the Harmony node. At the end of the mission, the crew will reverse the process, detaching Dragon from the station for its return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacific off the coast of California. If the rendezvous and attachment to the station are not successful, SpaceX will complete a third demonstration flight in order to achieve these objectives as originally planned. "SpaceX is on the forefront of demonstrating how a partnership between the government and private industry can lead to new capabilities and provide a large return on investment," said Alan Lindenmoyer, program manager for COTS at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. "SpaceX is excited to be the first commercial company in history to berth with the International Space Station. This mission will mark a historic milestone in the future of spaceflight," said SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell. "We appreciate NASA's continued support and their partnership in this process." Begun in 2006, NASA's COTS program is investing financial and technical resources to stimulate efforts within the private sector to develop and demonstrate safe, reliable and cost-effective space transportation capabilities. In a multiphase strategy, the program is spurring the innovation and development of new spacecraft and launch vehicles from commercial industry, creating a new system of delivering cargo to low-Earth orbit and the International Space Station. Through Space Act Agreements, SpaceX will receive up to $396 million and Orbital Sciences Corporation, NASA's other COTS partner, will receive up to $288 million for the successful completion of all milestones in the agreements. To date, SpaceX has received $376 million for completing 36 out of 40 milestones and Orbital has received $261.5 million for completing 23 out of 29 milestones. For more information on COTS, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/cots For more information on the International Space Station, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/station For more information on SpaceX or the Dragon spacecraft, visit: http://www.spacex.com -end- Clint Bradford clintbradford(a)mac.com

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The cubesat Debate
by John Heath 09 Dec '11

09 Dec '11

Hi Gents, A couple of years ago I was privilaged to work with university students on a cubesat project. They were mostly space science and engineering students of very high calibre indeed. It was a pure delight to be in the company of such focussed and inteligent youngsters. They had no interest in grid squares and DX type ham radio, but they did want to know how to get their command signals up to the space craft and how to get their data down. Whatever your views about cubesats, if you get an opportunity to work with a cubesat group go for it. Its a blast. 73 John G7HIA

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Re: Amateur Satellite Service
by Rsoifer＠aol.com 09 Dec '11

09 Dec '11

Hi all, If you would like to learn more about this subject, go to http://www.iaru.org/satellite/sat-freq-coord.html 73 Ray W2RS

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FAST-1/Digi-ON 1k2/9k6
by Mineo Wakita 09 Dec '11

09 Dec '11

Now, Up 145.825MHz/Down 437.345MHz, 1200bps Up 145.980MHz/Down 437.345MHz, 9600bps (Info. by JH1BCL) http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/fastdigi.htm JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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Re: I STILL have a question!
by G0MRF＠aol.com 09 Dec '11

09 Dec '11

Hi Frank. The next AMSAT satellite due for launch is likely to be Funcube from AMSAT-UK. It will be possible to donate to this project from later this month via the AMSAT-UK web site. UKube also carries a linear transponder, It's not an 'AMSAT' project, but the boards have been provided by AMSAT-UK. Fortunately -and we are REALLY lucky here- that project is already fully funded by the UK Space agency In the meantime, you can use Paypal to donate to Fox at _www.amsat.org_ (http://www.amsat.org) . I believe Fox is still at the advanced design stage but this will be a short process due to all the experience AMSAT-NA have gained with ARISSat. Or you can take the optimists view and support the completion of the hardware for P3E. Which if a launch can be identified will be spectacular for everyone. (But please let it be able to run on solar power alone!!) Sorry if I've missed any other projects...but I'm sure they will speak up Thanks David In a message dated 09/12/2011 10:19:33 GMT Standard Time, K4FEG(a)k4feg.com writes: With all that has been said here since the "expected" death of AO-51 I want to KNOW what I can do to help move towards whichever, next satellite that can be got into space. I don't care about the delivery vehicle , whether or not it is a cube, sphere, pyramid or in the shape of a Volkswagen Beetle. I am interested in a satellite that can be used by amateurs to "communicate" I have my personal preferences as to what type of satellite I would prefer but *_at this point I don't care what type of satellite it is. _* _*I know how to adapt to what ever mode it operates on. *_ _*I just want to know WHAT TO SUPPORT AND HOW TO SUPPORT IT!*_ all I have heard ,"stop the attacks, do this do that" I still don't have a clear picture of what is the closest to being ready and what we need to do to facilitate it's completion.I can't support it if the "powers to be" won't tell us what is needed. Information is power and I don't have any information on what direction we need to head. that's my opinion! *_Lead, follow or get out of the way!_* Frank K4FEG

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