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Re: Eirsat1 launch Friday 1st Dec from Florida space x
by Nico Janssen 30 Nov '23

30 Nov '23

Correction on that TLE set: 1 99320U 23335.83163194 .00000000 00000-0 00000+0 0 00007 2 99320 97.4530 35.8249 0001272 81.2690 356.0680 15.16281477 03 73, Nico PA0DLO On 30-11-2023 21:23, Nico Janssen via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Graham, > > Note that both TLE sets, whatever their source, are now obsolete > because they refer to the originally planned launch date of 2023-11-29. > Since the launch is now planned for 2023-12-01 at 18:18 UTC, that > TLE set should be changed to: > > 1 99320U 23335.76250000 .00000000 00000-0 00000+0 0 00007 2 99320 > 97.4530 35.7567 0001272 81.2690 356.0680 15.16281477 03 73, > Nico PA0DLO > > On 30-11-2023 17:55, graham shirville via AMSAT-BB wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> This tle file from PE0SAT seems to work better for my Pstrotator and Nova systems! >> >> EIRSAT-1 >> 1 99320U 23333.82190972 .00000000 00000-0 00000+0 0 00007 >> 2 99320 97.4530 33.8440 0001272 81.2690 356.0680 15.16281477 03 >> >> Looking forward to hearing the first "beeps" >> >> 73 >> >> Graham G3VZV >> >> From: Daniel Cussen via AMSAT-BB<amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2023 4:24 PM >> To: amsat-bb<amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >> Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Eirsat1 launch Friday 1st Dec from Florida space x >> >> https://www.esa.int/Education/CubeSats_-_Fly_Your_Satellite/Calling_all_rad… >> >> >> EIRSAT-1’s beacon is transmitted in the UHF band, at a frequency of 437.1 MHz. The downlink is GMSK modulated at a data rate of 9600 bps. >> >> Please try record passes >> >> TLE >> 1 00000U 230000 23333.82190972 .00000000 00000-0 21496-3 0 16 >> 2 00000 97.4600 34.4900 0004785 235.8810 -166.6890 15.20617776000008 >> >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. >> Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available athttps://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ >> >> View archives of this mailing list at >> https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] >> To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org >> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences athttps://mailman.amsat.org > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available athttps://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences athttps://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Eirsat1 launch Friday 1st Dec from Florida space x
by Nico Janssen 30 Nov '23

30 Nov '23

Graham, Note that both TLE sets, whatever their source, are now obsolete because they refer to the originally planned launch date of 2023-11-29. Since the launch is now planned for 2023-12-01 at 18:18 UTC, that TLE set should be changed to: 1 99320U 23335.76250000 .00000000 00000-0 00000+0 0 00007 2 99320 97.4530 35.7567 0001272 81.2690 356.0680 15.16281477 03 73, Nico PA0DLO On 30-11-2023 17:55, graham shirville via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Hi all, > > This tle file from PE0SAT seems to work better for my Pstrotator and Nova systems! > > EIRSAT-1 > 1 99320U 23333.82190972 .00000000 00000-0 00000+0 0 00007 > 2 99320 97.4530 33.8440 0001272 81.2690 356.0680 15.16281477 03 > > Looking forward to hearing the first "beeps" > > 73 > > Graham G3VZV > > From: Daniel Cussen via AMSAT-BB<amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2023 4:24 PM > To: amsat-bb<amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Eirsat1 launch Friday 1st Dec from Florida space x > > https://www.esa.int/Education/CubeSats_-_Fly_Your_Satellite/Calling_all_rad… > > > EIRSAT-1’s beacon is transmitted in the UHF band, at a frequency of 437.1 MHz. The downlink is GMSK modulated at a data rate of 9600 bps. > > Please try record passes > > TLE > 1 00000U 230000 23333.82190972 .00000000 00000-0 21496-3 0 16 > 2 00000 97.4600 34.4900 0004785 235.8810 -166.6890 15.20617776000008 > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available athttps://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences athttps://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Eirsat1 launch Friday 1st Dec from Florida space x
by PE0SAT | Amateur Radio 30 Nov '23

30 Nov '23

Hi Graham, The TLE shared by ESA on there website, and also below, seem to have an error. My TLE are based on the initial launch 2023-11-20 18:04 and are also not 100%, they seem to be a bit late. I am still searching for updated and good elements for the coming launch and will share them when I find them. Jan PE0SAT On 30-11-2023 17:55, graham shirville via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Hi all, > > This tle file from PE0SAT seems to work better for my Pstrotator and > Nova systems! > > EIRSAT-1 > 1 99320U 23333.82190972 .00000000 00000-0 00000+0 0 00007 > 2 99320 97.4530 33.8440 0001272 81.2690 356.0680 15.16281477 03 > > Looking forward to hearing the first "beeps" > > 73 > > Graham G3VZV > > From: Daniel Cussen via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2023 4:24 PM > To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Eirsat1 launch Friday 1st Dec from Florida space x > > https://www.esa.int/Education/CubeSats_-_Fly_Your_Satellite/Calling_all_rad… > > > EIRSAT-1’s beacon is transmitted in the UHF band, at a frequency of > 437.1 MHz. The downlink is GMSK modulated at a data rate of 9600 bps. > > Please try record passes > > TLE > 1 00000U 230000 23333.82190972 .00000000 00000-0 21496-3 0 16 > 2 00000 97.4600 34.4900 0004785 235.8810 -166.6890 15.20617776000008 > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. > Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views > of AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page https://www.pe0sat.nl/ irc://irc.libera.chat #Cubesat - Twitter @pe0sat SatNOGS: https://network.satnogs.org/users/PE0SAT/ LSF Core Contributor: https://libre.space/about-us/ DK3WN SatBlog https://www.satblog.info/

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-11-30 17:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 30 Nov '23

30 Nov '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-11-30 17:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Carl-Maria-von-Weber-Schule Eutin, Eutin, Germany, direct via DKØOH/Telebridge AND Gymnasium im Loekamp, Marl, Germany, telebridge via DKØOH The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Andreas Mogensen KG5GCZ The ARISS mentor is IN3GHZ Contact is go for: Mon 2023-12-04 11:36:11 UTC 23 deg Using Kep data based on Epoch 2023-11-30 13:18:18 UTC, I am predicting AOS is about 11:36:51 UTC 23 deg (***) Watch for Livestream at https://youtu.be/il4hZ40lO_o Orangeburg Christian Academy, Orangeburg, SC, direct via N7GZT The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Jasmin Moghbeli KI5WSL The ARISS mentor is KD8COJ Contact is go for: Tue 2023-12-05 15:19:30 UTC 44 deg Using Kep data based on Epoch 2023-11-30 13:18:18 UTC, I am predicting AOS is about 15:20:09 UTC 45 deg (***) Watch for Livestream at https://www.facebook.com/orangeburgchristianacademy MAI-75 SSTV Event on 145.80 MHz using PD-120 Thu 2023-12-07 08:55 UTC to 14:25 UTC Fri 2023-12-08 08:15 UTC to 14:10 UTC Obninsk, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Konstantin Borisov The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Wed 2023-12-13 09:15 UTC (***) The crossband repeater continues to be active. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2023-11-30 17:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2023-11-26 03:00 UTC. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf ####################################################################################################################################### Comments on making general contacts I have been seeing a lot of traffic on Facebook and I suspect on other social media sites with people asking why they are not hearing the crew make general contacts. First off the crew is very busy on the ISS and they simply may not have the time to just pick up the microphone and talk. Also, one needs to be aware of their normal daily schedule. I have listed below the constraints that we at ARISS have to follow in order to schedule the school contacts. Hopefully this will help you better schedule your opportunities. Typical daily schedule Wakeup to Workday start= 1.5 hours Workday start to Workday end=12 hours Workday end to Sleep= 2 hours Sleep to wakeup= 8.5 hours The crew's usual waking period is 07:30 – 19:30 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking up and about an hour before sleeping, when they have personal time. They're usually free most of the weekend, as well. SSTV events are not that often. So please check out https://www.ariss.org/ for the latest information or watch for the ARISS announcements. And don’t forget that the packet system is sometimes active. Check the status at https://www.ariss.org/ or http://www.issfanclub.eu to see if the packet system is active or not. As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals The next proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS opens October 1, 2023 for contacts to be scheduled for July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024. This proposal is due to ARISS by November 10, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at www.ariss.org. An ARISS Introductory Webinar session will be held on October 5 2023 at 7 PM ET. The Eventbrite link to sign up is: https://ariss-proposal-webinar-fall-2023.eventbrite.com Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 219 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 150 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 105 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed, and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1677. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1584. Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: South Dakota, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, FXØISS, GB1SS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correcti… Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** SpaceX Crew-7 on orbit Jasmin Moghbeli KI5WSL Andreas Mogensen KG5GCZ Satoshi Furukawa Konstantin Borisov Exp. 70 on orbit Oleg Kononenko Nikolay Chub Loral O’Hara KI5TOM **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Re: Eirsat1 launch Friday 1st Dec from Florida space x
by graham＠shirville.com 30 Nov '23

30 Nov '23

Hi all, This tle file from PE0SAT seems to work better for my Pstrotator and Nova systems! EIRSAT-1 1 99320U 23333.82190972 .00000000 00000-0 00000+0 0 00007 2 99320 97.4530 33.8440 0001272 81.2690 356.0680 15.16281477 03 Looking forward to hearing the first "beeps" 73 Graham G3VZV From: Daniel Cussen via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2023 4:24 PM To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Eirsat1 launch Friday 1st Dec from Florida space x https://www.esa.int/Education/CubeSats_-_Fly_Your_Satellite/Calling_all_rad… EIRSAT-1’s beacon is transmitted in the UHF band, at a frequency of 437.1 MHz. The downlink is GMSK modulated at a data rate of 9600 bps. Please try record passes TLE 1 00000U 230000 23333.82190972 .00000000 00000-0 21496-3 0 16 2 00000 97.4600 34.4900 0004785 235.8810 -166.6890 15.20617776000008

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Eirsat1 launch Friday 1st Dec from Florida space x
by Daniel Cussen 30 Nov '23

30 Nov '23

https://www.esa.int/Education/CubeSats_-_Fly_Your_Satellite/Calling_all_rad… EIRSAT-1’s beacon is transmitted in the UHF band, at a frequency of 437.1 MHz. The downlink is GMSK modulated at a data rate of 9600 bps. Please try record passes TLE 1 00000U 230000 23333.82190972 .00000000 00000-0 21496-3 0 16 2 00000 97.4600 34.4900 0004785 235.8810 -166.6890 15.20617776000008

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-11-30 01:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 29 Nov '23

29 Nov '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-11-30 01:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Carl-Maria-von-Weber-Schule Eutin, Eutin, Germany, direct via DKØOH/Telebridge AND Gymnasium im Loekamp, Marl, Germany, telebridge via DKØOH The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Andreas Mogensen KG5GCZ The ARISS mentor is IN3GHZ Contact is go for: Mon 2023-12-04 11:36:11 UTC 23 deg Watch for Livestream at https://youtu.be/il4hZ40lO_o (***) Orangeburg Christian Academy, Orangeburg, SC, direct via N7GZT The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Jasmin Moghbeli KI5WSL The ARISS mentor is KD8COJ Contact is go for: Tue 2023-12-05 15:19:30 UTC 44 deg Watch for Livestream at https://www.facebook.com/orangeburgchristianacademy (***) MAI-75 SSTV Event on 145.80 MHz using PD-120 Thu 2023-12-07 08:55 UTC to 14:25 UTC Fri 2023-12-08 08:15 UTC to 14:10 UTC Obninsk, Russia, direct via TBD (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS (***) The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Konstantin Borisov (***) The ARISS mentor is RV3DR (***) Contact is go for Wed 2023-12-13 06:00 UTC (note that this time might change) (***) The crossband repeater continues to be active. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2023-11-30 01:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2023-11-26 03:00 UTC. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf ####################################################################################################################################### Comments on making general contacts I have been seeing a lot of traffic on Facebook and I suspect on other social media sites with people asking why they are not hearing the crew make general contacts. First off the crew is very busy on the ISS and they simply may not have the time to just pick up the microphone and talk. Also, one needs to be aware of their normal daily schedule. I have listed below the constraints that we at ARISS have to follow in order to schedule the school contacts. Hopefully this will help you better schedule your opportunities. Typical daily schedule Wakeup to Workday start= 1.5 hours Workday start to Workday end=12 hours Workday end to Sleep= 2 hours Sleep to wakeup= 8.5 hours The crew's usual waking period is 07:30 – 19:30 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking up and about an hour before sleeping, when they have personal time. They're usually free most of the weekend, as well. SSTV events are not that often. So please check out https://www.ariss.org/ for the latest information or watch for the ARISS announcements. And don’t forget that the packet system is sometimes active. Check the status at https://www.ariss.org/ or http://www.issfanclub.eu to see if the packet system is active or not. As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals The next proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS opens October 1, 2023 for contacts to be scheduled for July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024. This proposal is due to ARISS by November 10, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at www.ariss.org. An ARISS Introductory Webinar session will be held on October 5 2023 at 7 PM ET. The Eventbrite link to sign up is: https://ariss-proposal-webinar-fall-2023.eventbrite.com Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 219 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 150 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 105 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed, and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1677. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1584. Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: South Dakota, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, FXØISS, GB1SS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correcti… Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** SpaceX Crew-7 on orbit Jasmin Moghbeli KI5WSL Andreas Mogensen KG5GCZ Satoshi Furukawa Konstantin Borisov Exp. 70 on orbit Oleg Kononenko Nikolay Chub Loral O’Hara KI5TOM **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Re: It was no Fluke that allowed Spirit to survive final testing and fly to Mars
by David Spoelstra 29 Nov '23

29 Nov '23

Joe- That was a fantastic story that I'm sure almost every engineer on the mail list has felt once in their career. Mine was when I thought I had erased an entire HD on a production UNIX box with an errant "rm *" command. Thanks for sharing! -David, N9KT On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 2:07 PM Joseph B. Fitzgerald via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > A cautionary tale to spacecraft builders: > > https://www.chrislewicki.com/articles/failurestory > > de KM1P Joe > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org >

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TEVEL-3
by david.greenberg 29 Nov '23

29 Nov '23

Hello All, TEVEL-3 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today, 29.11.23 19:13U for 72 hours.73,David 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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It was no Fluke that allowed Spirit to survive final testing and fly to Mars
by Joseph B. Fitzgerald 29 Nov '23

29 Nov '23

A cautionary tale to spacecraft builders: https://www.chrislewicki.com/articles/failurestory de KM1P Joe

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