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ANS-182 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Mitch Ahrenstorff (AD0HJ) 29 Jun '24

29 Jun '24

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-182 In this edition: * Firefly Aerospace's Alpha "Noise of Summer" Mission Rescheduled * Curium One Satellite Set to Test SatNOGS-COMMS Transceiver * SpaceX Falcon Heavy Successfully Launches GOES-U Satellite * GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers July 2024 Rankings * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for June 28, 2024 * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * AMSAT Ambassador Activities * Satellite Shorts From All Over The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites. The news feed on https://www.amsat.org<https://www.amsat.org/> publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor [at] amsat.org<https://www.amsat.org/> You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see: https://mailman.amsat.org/postorius/lists/ans.amsat.org/ ANS-182 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins To: All RADIO AMATEURS From: Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation 712 H Street NE, Suite 1653 Washington, DC 20002 DATE 2024 Jun 30 ________________________________ Firefly Aerospace's Alpha "Noise of Summer" Mission Rescheduled Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket, originally scheduled for launch on June 27th, has been rescheduled to 9:03 pm PDT on July 1st for its #FLTA005 mission titled "Noise of Summer." This launch will occur from Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, carrying NASA payloads and involving a dedicated launch team. For updates closer to the launch window, visit Firefly Aerospace's official website at https://fireflyspace.com/news/. A highlight of this launch is the ELaNa 43 mission, featuring the deployment of multiple CubeSats, including the University of Maine's MESAT1. This satellite, equipped with a Linear Transponder Module (LTM) from AMSAT, will help conduct experiments designed by Maine schools, contributing to educational and research objectives supported by NASA. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MESAT1-Maines-Fi…]<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/LZJ5C68jqXT4r7W3U5ZVb6?domain=amsat.…> MESAT1 being loaded into the satellite dispenser on the Firefly Aerospace rocket. [Credit: University of Maine] The "Noise of Summer" mission will deploy a total of eight CubeSats using Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket. Alongside MESAT1, these CubeSats include CatSat from the University of Arizona, KUbeSat-1 from the University of Kansas, R5-S4 and R5-S2-2.0 from NASA's Johnson Space Center, Serenity from Teachers in Space, SOC-i from the University of Washington, and TechEdSat-11 (TES-11) from NASA's Ames Research Center. The livestreamed launch, in collaboration with NASASpaceflight, will provide viewers with insights into the intricate operations involved. MESAT1, beyond its primary mission objectives, will study local temperatures and phytoplankton concentrations using onboard sensors and imaging equipment. It also features a linear transponder for amateur radio use, with telemetry accessible through AMSAT's FoxTelem program, allowing enthusiasts to decode and analyze satellite data. Users can download the latest version of FoxTelem from the AMSAT website (https://www.amsat.org/foxtelem-software-for-windows-mac-linux/) to decode and forward telemetry results to AMSAT's central server for further analysis by engineers and students. Educational experiments aboard MESAT1, such as ALBEDO, IMAGER, and HAB, developed by Maine schools, aim to study light reflection, coastal water turbidity, and early detection of harmful algal blooms, respectively. These projects highlight the collaborative effort between educational institutions and space agencies to promote scientific learning and environmental awareness. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MESAT1_Fox_Telem…]<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/HTfhC82lv1Ty6WkJSwOOwB?domain=amsat.…> FoxTelem Version 1.12z3 has been updated for receiving MESAT1 satellite telemetry. [Credit: AMSAT] Managed under NASA's CubeSat Launch Initiative and supported by the Maine Space Grant Consortium, MESAT1 represents a significant milestone as Maine's first small satellite. It will enter a Sun-synchronous orbit, facilitating long-term data collection for climate and environmental studies. AMSAT's involvement in the mission underscores its role in advancing amateur radio satellite technology and promoting international cooperation in space science. Through initiatives like FoxTelem, AMSAT enables public engagement with satellite telemetry, thereby enhancing participation in space exploration and scientific discovery. [ANS thanks Firefly Aerospace, University of Maine, and AMSAT for the above information] ________________________________ Curium One Satellite Set to Test SatNOGS-COMMS Transceiver The upcoming launch of the Ariane 6 rocket will carry the Curium One satellite, a 12-unit CubeSat developed collaboratively by Planetary Transportation Systems and the Libre Space Foundation. A primary focus of this mission is the in-orbit testing of the SatNOGS-COMMS transceiver, an open-source radio designed to enhance satellite communication capabilities. This mission aims to validate the performance of the SatNOGS-COMMS transceiver, a dual-band, software-configurable radio transceiver specifically created for Telemetry and Telecommand (TMTC). The SatNOGS-COMMS transceiver is notable for its dual-band operation in the UHF and SHF bands. It can accommodate a turnstile antenna, which facilitates both transmitting and receiving radio signals. The transceiver's software-configurable nature allows for in-flight adjustments to carrier and intermediate frequencies, bitrate, modulation options, and channel-filter bandwidth, making it highly versatile for various experimental and educational setups. This flexibility is expected to be a significant asset in the mission's success. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SatNOGS-COMMS-Tr…]<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/RKhbC9rmw1IwkAOZt0w5aa?domain=amsat.…> The SatNOGS-COMMS board will be verified onboard Curium One CubeSat [Credit: Libre Space] Curium One's mission represents the first in-orbit demonstration of the SatNOGS-COMMS transceiver. This testing is crucial for verifying the transceiver's performance in space and will provide valuable data for future missions. The success of this test will also validate the design and functionality of the SatNOGS-COMMS board, which is fully compatible with the extensive SatNOGS Network comprising over 200 ground stations worldwide. IARU Amateur Satellite Frequency Coordination is still pending for Curium One after a Libre Space Foundation application was submitted on June 23rd. One of the standout features of the SatNOGS-COMMS transceiver is its open-source nature. By making the hardware and software publicly available, the Libre Space Foundation aims to foster a collaborative environment where amateur radio operators, students, and space enthusiasts can contribute to and benefit from the technology. This approach not only democratizes access to advanced space communication technology but also accelerates innovation and learning within the community. This mission could set a precedent for future open-source space technologies. The GitLab repository for the SatNOGS-COMMS transceiver can be found at https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs-comms.<https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs-comms> [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Curium-Satellite…]<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/wKuqCgJPjZszAKBgiyHqXI?domain=amsat.…> Curium One CubeSat will fly on the first Ariane 6 rocket launch. [Credit: Planetary Transportation Systems The verification of SatNOGS-COMMS onboard Curium One will supply critical information for the Libre Space Foundation's upcoming PHASMA mission and other future projects. For Planetary Transportation Systems, this mission marks the first in-orbit validation of their satellite design, which is a significant milestone for the company's future endeavors in space technology development. This mission represents a crucial step in their strategic roadmap. Curium One's mission highlights the potential of open-source satellite technology. By promoting amateur radio and providing educational opportunities in space technology, this mission aims to make space more accessible and affordable for everyone. The data and insights from testing the SatNOGS-COMMS transceiver will support more inclusive and innovative uses of space, setting a new standard for collaborative space missions. This mission shows the impact of collaboration and open-source innovation in advancing space exploration and technology. [ANS thanks the European Space Agency Libre Space Foundation for the above information] ________________________________ The 2024 AMSAT President's Club coins are here now! Help Support GOLF and Fox Plus [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Coin-Both_5…] Join the AMSAT President's Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ ________________________________ SpaceX Falcon Heavy Successfully Launches GOES-U Satellite On June 25, a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket successfully lifted off from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A at 5:26 p.m. Eastern, carrying the GOES-U weather satellite, the final spacecraft in a series of geostationary weather satellites. This launch featured several notable firsts, overcoming previous weather forecasts that had predicted only a 30% chance of favorable conditions. The GOES-U satellite, successfully deployed from the Falcon Heavy's second stage four and a half hours after liftoff, after the stage completed a sequence of three burns to place the satellite into a geostationary transfer orbit. Built by Lockheed Martin for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), GOES-U will be renamed GOES-19 upon reaching geostationary orbit. After on-orbit commissioning, it will be positioned at 75 degrees east in geostationary orbit, taking over from GOES-16 as the operational GOES-East satellite. GOES-U carries a suite of earth and space science instruments similar to its predecessors but includes the new Compact Coronagraph (CCOR) instrument for solar observation. CCOR will monitor the solar corona for flares and coronal mass ejections, a crucial function for understanding space weather. This role was previously filled by the nearly 30-year-old Solar and Heliospheric Observatory spacecraft. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GOES-U-SpaceX-Fa…]<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/SyPQCkRPn8hJOAwLsyAsIC?domain=amsat.…> GOES-U lifts off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A on June 25th, 2024. [Credit: SpaceX] The GOES-R series, which began with a launch in 2016, has significantly improved weather forecasting. Ken Graham, director of the National Weather Service, stated at a pre-launch briefing, "The GOES-R series of satellites, it's been a gamechanger for us." The satellites have enabled new and improved forecasts, warnings, and services that help save lives and protect property. Among the enhancements in the GOES-R series is a lightning mapper. Pam Sullivan, director of the GOES-R program at NOAA, highlighted its impact, saying it allows meteorologists to better understand storm severity and issue more accurate warnings. "The main thing I hear from forecasters is that they have more confidence in a forecast," she noted. NOAA is already planning the next generation of geostationary weather satellites, called GeoXO, set to begin launching in 2032. Contracts have been awarded to Lockheed Martin for satellite construction and BAE Systems for sounder and ocean color instruments. Steve Volz, assistant administrator of NOAA's Satellite and Information Service, described GOES-U as "the bridge that connects today's geostationary satellite technology with the technology of tomorrow." [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NOAA-GOES-U-Sate…]<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/WGUSClYPoxiY2mM9iDlGrJ?domain=amsat.…> NOAA's GOES-U satellite undergoing testing by Lockheed Martin in Littleton, Colorado. [Credit: Lockheed Martin] The launch was marked by the synchronized landings of the two Falcon Heavy side boosters at Landing Zones 1 and 2 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This mission was also the first time NOAA launched a GOES weather satellite on a SpaceX rocket. The three previous GOES-R satellites launched on Atlas 5 rockets from United Launch Alliance (ULA), but SpaceX was awarded the $152.5 million contract for the GOES-U launch in September 2021 after ULA withdrew due to a lack of available Atlas rockets. The Falcon Heavy's additional performance is a key advantage. Julianna Scheiman, director of NASA science missions at SpaceX, explained that the rocket's capability allows for a significant delta V reduction, meaning the spacecraft requires less energy to reach its final orbit. This efficiency translates into fuel savings and extended operational life for GOES-U, which has a design specification of 15 years. "With the added capability Falcon Heavy is giving us, we expect to be at 20-plus years of fuel life," said NOAA's Sullivan. The GOES-U launch marked the 10th overall for the Falcon Heavy and the second contracted by NASA, following the Psyche asteroid mission in October 2023. Another Falcon Heavy is set to launch NASA's Europa Clipper mission this October, continuing SpaceX's role in advancing space exploration and weather monitoring capabilities. [ANS thanks Jeff Foust, SpaceNews, for the above information] ________________________________ GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers July 2024 Rankings The July 2024 rankings for the Top 100 Rovers (Mixed LEO/MEO/GEO) in satellite operations, as determined by @GridMasterMap<https://x.com/GridMasterMap> on Twitter, has been released. The ranking is determined by the number of grids and DXCC entities activated, taking into account only those grids where a minimum number of QSOs logged on the gridmaster.fr<https://gridmaster.fr/> website have been validated by a third party. Grid numbers do not directly reflect the exact number of activations. Satellite operators are encouraged to upload their LoTW satellite contacts to https://gridmaster.fr<https://gridmaster.fr/> in order to provide more accurate data. Updated: 2024-06-28 1 ND9M 26 LU5ILA 51 EA4NF 76 FG8OJ 2 NJ7H 27 N5BO 52 AA5PK 77 DF2ET 3 JA9KRO 28 K8BL 53 JL3RNZ 78 HB9GWJ 4 N5UC 29 DL2GRC 54 SP5XSD 79 PT9BM 5 UT1FG 30 KE4AL 55 AD7DB 80 KI7UXT 6 OE3SEU 31 VE3HLS 56 F4DXV 81 KJ7NDY 7 DL6AP 32 KB5FHK 57 KE9AJ 82 YU0W 8 WI7P 33 KI7UNJ 58 KI7QEK 83 WA9JBQ 9 DP0POL 34 LA9XGA 59 PA3GAN 84 N4DCW 10 N6UA 35 F4BKV 60 XE1ET 85 KB2YSI 11 HA3FOK 36 JO2ASQ 61 N8RO 86 N0TEL 12 K5ZM 37 N7AGF 62 KM4LAO 87 VE3GOP 13 N9IP 38 XE3DX 63 VE1CWJ 88 JM1CAX 14 WY7AA 39 K7TAB 64 SM3NRY 89 CU2ZG 15 W5PFG 40 KE0PBR 65 N4UFO 90 K0FFY 16 AK8CW 41 KI0KB 66 VA3VGR 91 KG4AKV 17 AD0DX 42 KE0WPA 67 W1AW 92 N6UTC 18 F5VMJ 43 PR8KW 68 VA7LM 93 AF5CC 19 WD9EWK 44 VK5DG 69 PT2AP 94 VE6WK 20 AD0HJ 45 N6DNM 70 M1DDD 95 W8MTB 21 DJ8MS 46 EB1AO 71 DL4EA 96 VE7PTN 22 ON4AUC 47 AC0RA 72 LU4JVE 97 K6VHF 23 KX9X 48 JK2XXK 73 W8LR 98 DK9JC 24 ND0C 49 W7WGC 74 AA8CH 99 PT9ST 25 KG5CCI 50 N4AKV 75 VE1VOX 100 VO2AC [ANS thanks @GridMasterMap<https://x.com/GridMasterMap> for the above information] ________________________________ Need new satellite antennas? Purchase an M2 LEO-Pack from the AMSAT Store!<https://www.amsat.org/shop/> [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/cm/LEO-Pack1-300x298.png]<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/ltupCo2PrVTyr5woSr0poi?domain=amsat.…> When you purchase through AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space. https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/ ________________________________ Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for June 28, 2024 Two Line Elements or TLEs, often referred to as Keplerian elements or keps in the amateur community, are the inputs to the SGP4 standard mathematical model of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking programs. Weekly updates are completely adequate for most amateur satellites. TLE bulletin files are updated daily in the first hour of the UTC day. New bulletin files will be posted immediately after reliable elements become available for new amateur satellites. More information may be found at https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/. This week there are no additions or deletions to the AMSAT TLE distribution. [ANS thanks AMSAT Orbital Elements page for the above information] ________________________________ ARISS NEWS Amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between amateurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The downlink frequency on which to listen is 145.800 MHz worldwide. + Recently Completed Contacts Complejo Educativo Nuestra Señora de Fátima N° 1139 and N° 8119, Pérez, Argentina, Telebridge via VK6MJ The ISS callsign was NA1SS The scheduled crewmember was Jeanette Epps KF5QNU The ARISS mentor was VE6JBJ Contact was successful Thu 2024-06-27 13:38:07 UTC + Upcoming Contacts Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences, Casablanca, Morocco, telebridge via VK6MJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled crewmember is Jeanette Epps KF5QNU The ARISS mentor is IN3GHZ Contact is go for: Mon 2024-07-01 12:02:01 UTC St. Luke's College, Buenos Aires, Argentina, direct via LU4AA The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled crewmember is Mike Barratt KD5MIJ The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ Contact is go for: Wed 2024-07-03 14:42:53 UTC Watch for Livestreaming via their Instagram accounts: The school: @stlukes.college / Radio Club Argentino: @rca_sociedad_nacional The crossband repeater continues to be active (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & 437.800 MHz down). 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. The packet system is also active (145.825 MHz up & down). As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. 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. 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 [ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors for the above information] ________________________________ Upcoming Satellite Operations From Randy, ND0C: From 24 June thru 7 July, we will be on another family camping vacation, which means another satellite roving expedition! This time, thru WI to MI and back thru IL and IA. No super rare grids but several that may be needed by many. The grids and passes will depend on where/when we happen to be while on the road or camping. This will be all LEO sats: FM & SSB. As always, I will try for EU passes on RS-44 when possible. Looking forward to pushing past the 100 grids-roved milestone. From Mike, N8MR: I will be in EN57, with roves to EN67 from Friday, June 28 thru Saturday, July 6. Using an Icom 9700, Arrow and Alaskan antennas. Listening for Europe on linear eastern passes. I can rove to EN56, only if needed. Posting passes to hams.at<https://hams.at/> a day in advance. All QSOs to LoTW as N8MR. VP5/AA5UK will be QRV from FL31 from 23rd June through 5th July. This operation will be holiday style but will cover HF/LEO/MEO. Head over to his VP5/AA5UK QRZ page for all the info you can shake a stick at. A growing number of satellite rovers are currently engaged in sharing their grid square activations on https://hams.at<https://hams.at/>. By visiting the website, you gain easy access to comprehensive information about the operators responsible for activating specific grid squares. Additionally, you have the ability to assess the match score between yourself and a particular rover for a given pass, while also being able to identify the upcoming satellite passes that are accessible from your location. [ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT rover page manager, for the above information] ________________________________ AMSAT Ambassador Activities AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. "Moon Day" at the Frontiers of Flight Museum - July 20th, 2024 Dallas Love Field Airport 8008 Herb Kelleher Way Dallas, TX 75235 https://flightmuseum.com/events/ AMSAT and Amateur Radio satellites will be presented to the general public as part of this annual space themed STEAM event. Volunteers to help at the table space and to do contact demos are welcome. Contact tschuessler [at] amsat.org<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/KdRZCL9Rk7HzRV3oiV6DzY?domain=amsat.…> for more information. Huntsville Hamfest - August 17th and 18th, 2024 Von Braun Center South Hall 700 Monroe Street SW Huntsville, AL 35801 https://hamfest.org/ AMSAT Booth and Forum / N8DEU and W4FCL Northeast HamXpostion - August 22nd thru 25th, 2024 Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center 181 Boston Post Road West Marlborough, MA 01752 https://hamxposition.org/ Greater Louisville Hamfest - September 7th, 2024 Paroquet Springs Conference Centre 395 Paroquet Springs Drive Shepherdsville, KY 40165 https://louisvillehamfest.wixsite.com/louisvillehamfest AMSAT Forum and Information Table / W4FCL North Star Radio Convention - October 5th, 2024 Hennepin Technical College (North Campus) 9000 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 https://conv2023.tcfmc.org/ AMSAT Forum and Information Table / KØJM and ADØHJ Central Kentucky Hamfest - October 5th, 2024 Highlands Baptist Church 2032 Parallel Road Lexington, KY 40502 https://www.facebook.com/w9khz/ AMSAT and Educational Satellites Forum and Information Table / AI4SR and W4FCL 2024 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting - October 25th thru 27th, 2024 Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront 3050 N Rocky Point Drive West Tampa, FL 33607 https://www.amsat.org/ [ANS thanks the AMSAT Events page for the above information] ________________________________ Want to fly the colors on your own grid expedition? Get an AMSAT car flag and other neat stuff from our Zazzle store<https://www.zazzle.com/store/amsat_gear>! 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AMSAT-Car-Flag-e…]<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/doNFCG6EOvcz1E8yiw1-h7?domain=zazzle…> Keeping Amateur Radio in Space https://www.zazzle.com/amsat_gear<https://www.zazzle.com/store/amsat_gear> ________________________________ Satellite Shorts From All Over + The Ariane 6 rocket recently completed its final 'wet dress rehearsal' at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, marking a crucial milestone before its maiden launch. This rehearsal involved loading 180 tons of supercooled propellant into the rocket, cooling its components to cryogenic temperatures, and rolling back the mobile gantry. ESA's Guy Pilchen highlighted that this rehearsal allowed teams to refine launch operations using the actual flight hardware and software. Following fueling, the rocket underwent final preparations for its upcoming launch, expected to confirm its date after data analysis. With payloads ranging from Earth observation to scientific experiments, Ariane 6 aims to secure Europe's independent access to space and advance space exploration. (ANS thanks the European Space Agency for the above information) + China's Chang'e 6 probe has returned to Earth on June 25, 2024, with the first-ever samples from the far side of the moon, landing in Inner Mongolia on Tuesday. The successful mission marks a global milestone, with the samples expected to include 2.5 million-year-old volcanic rock that could shed light on the geological differences between the moon's near and far sides. The probe landed in the moon's South Pole-Aitken Basin, providing samples from various geological layers. This mission is part of China's growing space rivalry with the U.S. and other nations, aiming to establish China as a technological power. The journey began on May 3 and lasted 53 days, involving drilling into the core and collecting surface rocks. China plans to share the samples with international scientists, hoping to answer fundamental questions about lunar geology and the solar system's early days. (ANS thanks Huizhong Wu, Associated Press, for the above information) + NASA called off a planned spacewalk on June 24 due to a malfunction in astronaut Tracy Dyson's spacesuit. Dyson and her crewmate Mike Barratt were preparing to exit the International Space Station to conduct maintenance when a water leak was detected in Dyson's suit cooling unit. This unit is crucial for maintaining a comfortable temperature during spacewalks. The leak occurred just after the suits were switched to battery power, prompting NASA to abort the mission. Although Dyson reported feeling a bit warm and expressed concerns about potential water damage to electrical connectors, both astronauts were safe throughout the incident. This cancellation follows a similar recent setback on June 13, involving a spacesuit issue, and it raises questions about the potential impact on the return schedule of Boeing's Starliner capsule. (ANS thanks Jackie Wattles, CNN, for the above information) + NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who flew Boeing's Starliner capsule to the International Space Station (ISS), have had their return to Earth delayed multiple times due to issues with the spacecraft. Originally planned to stay for about a week, their mission has been extended indefinitely as NASA and Boeing investigate a slow helium leak and malfunctioning thrusters discovered after reaching orbit. The latest delay was announced last week, with no new return date set yet. Despite these issues, the astronauts are assisting with tasks and conducting tests on the ISS, where they are accommodated with sufficient supplies. NASA is taking a cautious approach, allowing data to drive decisions about managing the leaks and thruster performance. This mission aims to certify the Starliner for future routine flights, similar to SpaceX's Crew Dragon service for NASA. (ANS thanks Denise Chow, NBC News, for the above information) ________________________________ Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/ In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to: * Societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization). * Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-half the standard yearly rate. * Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the student rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. * Memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms. Contact info [at] amsat.org<https://www.amsat.org/> for additional membership information. 73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! This week's ANS Editor, Mitch Ahrenstorff, ADØHJ ad0hj [at] amsat.org<https://www.amsat.org/>

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LUSAT stop transmittion
by Gustavo Carpignano 29 Jun '24

29 Jun '24

The recent observations of the LUSAT indicate that its carrier signal has ceased to transmit. LUSAT or LO-19 was launched in the early 1990s as part of AMSAT's Microsat mission. In recent years, it has only been transmitting a carrier signal. RIP LUSAT 73 Gustavo LW2DTZ

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ARISS News Release No. 24-33
by David H Jordan 29 Jun '24

29 Jun '24

*ARISS News Release No.24-33* *Dave Jordan, AA4KN * *ARISS PR* *aa4kn(a)amsat.org <aa4kn(a)amsat.org>* *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *ARISS Contact is Scheduled with Students at * *Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences, Casablanca, Morocco* June 29, 2024—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has received schedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and students at the Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences located in Casablanca, Morocco. ARISS conducts 60-100 of these special amateur radio contacts each year between students around the globe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboard the ISS. Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences (EMSI) operates 18 campuses in five Moroccan cities, (Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Rabat, and Tangiers) with about 13,000 students and 750 faculty. EMSI provides a comprehensive foundation in core engineering disciplines and skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, design thinking, system thinking, and leadership. Their engineering programs include Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Automation and Industrial Computing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Financial Engineering. EMSI is also affiliated with the private higher education network in Africa, Honoris United Universities, which allows for international collaboration, and student exchange programs. This will be a telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask their questions of astronaut Jeanette Epps, amateur radio call sign KF5QNU. The downlink frequency for this contact is 145.800 MHz and may be heard by listeners that are within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses the telebridge station. The ARISS amateur radio ground station (telebridge station) for this contact is in Meadow Spring, Australia. The amateur radio volunteer team at the ground station will use the call sign VK6MJ, to establish and maintain the ISS connection. The ARISS radio contact is scheduled for July 1, 2024 at 1:02 pm WEST (Morocco) (12:02 UTC, 8:02 am EDT, 7:02 am CDT, 6:02 am MDT, 5:02 am PDT). *_______________________________* As time allows, students will ask these questions: 1. If you had the choice, which planet would you choose to discover? 2. If there's a damage or a problem on the ISS that can't be fixed, what would you do in that case? 3. If you could send a message back to yourself on Earth before you embarked on this mission, what would you say to yourself? 4. How does NASA benefit from software and computer systems to support astronauts during missions? 5. Before going to space what preparations should every astronaut make to cope with the Space Environment? 6. Are there any effects on the astronauts’ health after being in space for a long time? 7. How did you decide to become an astronaut? 8. Does time work differently in Space, and how do astronauts keep track of their ages? 9. What is the last thing you did before going into space? 10. What advice would you give to someone passionate about astronomy and wants to make a career out of it? 11. Could financial experts and space agencies like NASA team up to manage resources better for space missions? 12. What is the nature of dark matter and dark energy, and how do they influence the universe’s structure and expansion? 13. Is there any evidence for the existence of other universes beyond our own, and what do the latest Nasa discoveries say about the multiverse theory? 14. Astronauts often come from different academic backgrounds, so what did you study to become an astronaut? 15. What is the recent experiment you conducted in space that may have an impact on scientific research or daily life on Earth? 16. How does AI contribute to the success of space missions? 17. How do you manage daily tasks in a zero-gravity environment? 18. How does a SAFER work if you become detached from the ISS during an EVA? 19. What are the physical conditions and requirements that astronauts must meet? 20. What's first thing you want to do after landing on Earth and coming back home? *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 ISS. In the United States, sponsors are the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program (SCaN) and the ISS National Lab—Space Station Explorers. The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. 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Re: ANS-175 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Chris Thompson 29 Jun '24

29 Jun '24

MESAT-1 is now launching Jul 1st at 9.03 PDT. Or Jul 2nd 04.03 UTC. 73 Chris On Wed, Jun 26, 2024, 18:15 Chris Thompson via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > I see that ELaNa 43 Launch Carrying MESAT-1 is now NET Jun 30th. On X > Firefly say the window is the 30th to the 1st of July. > > This Maine University sat carries an AMSAT-NA transponder. The BPSK > telemetry for their experiments and the health of the spacecraft will be > decodable with FoxTelem. > > 73 > Chris > > On Sat, Jun 22, 2024, 20:06 Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > wrote: > >> >> *AMSAT News Service* >> *ANS-175* >> *June 23, 2024* >> >> In this edition: >> >> - ELaNa 43 Launch Carrying MESAT-1 Scheduled for June 27, 2024 >> - AMSAT Board of Directors Nominees Announced >> - AMSAT Mail Alias Service to End August 1, 2024 >> - Video of AMSAT Engineering Q&A Sessions Available >> - Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for June 21, 2024 >> - ARISS News >> - Upcoming Satellite Operations >> - AMSAT Ambassador Activities >> - Satellite Shorts From All Over >> >> The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information >> service of AMSAT, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes >> news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities >> of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active >> interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog >> and digital Amateur Radio satellites. >> >> The news feed on https://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio >> in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. >> >> Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor [at] >> amsat.org >> >> You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service >> Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see: >> https://mailman.amsat.org/postorius/lists/ans.amsat.org/ >> ------------------------------ >> Save the Date! Symposium 2024 >> >> *Photo by Robert DuBois* >> >> Mark your calendar now for the 2024 AMSAT Symposium, >> >> *October 25-27, 2024 *at the Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point >> Waterfront in Tampa, Florida! >> Watch for announcements concerning further details as plans are >> formulated. >> ------------------------------ >> ELaNa 43 Launch Carrying MESAT-1 Scheduled for June 27, 2024 >> The University of Maine's MESAT-1 carrying a telemetry transmitter and >> linear transponder provided by AMSAT and experiments designed by schools in >> Maine will head into orbit as early as late this week as part of NASA's >> ELaNa 43 launch. >> >> The ELaNa 43 (Educational Launch of Nanosatellites 43) mission includes >> eight CubeSats flying on Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket for its “Noise of >> Summer” launch from Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, >> California. The 30-minute launch window will open at 9 p.m. PDT Wednesday, >> June 26 (12 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 27). >> >> Telemetry can be received using the same FoxTelem program that was used >> for most of AMSAT's recent payloads. We urge readers to download the latest >> FoxTelem (V1.12z3) from >> https://www.amsat.org/tlm/leaderboard.php?id=0&db=FOXDB. This program >> will decode telemetry from MESAT-1 (as well as AO-91) and forward the >> results to AMSAT's central server for use by AMSAT engineering as well as >> by Maine engineers and students. >> >> MESAT-1 will study local temperatures across city and rural areas to >> determine phytoplankton concentration in bodies of water to help predict >> algal blooms and also contains a linear transponder for amateurs to use. >> Watch ANS and other media for information about when the transponder will >> be activated. >> >> For more information on this satellite, visit >> https://www.mainesat.org/mesat1/ >> >> *MESAT-1 – Launch June 27, 2024* >> Uplink LSB 145.910 MHz through 145.940 MHz >> Downlink USB 435.810 MHz through 435.840 MHz >> AMSAT LTM-1 Transponder – 1200 bps FoxTelem BPSK beacon 435.800 MHz >> >> *[ANS thanks NASA and AMSAT Engineering for the above information]* >> ------------------------------ >> AMSAT Board of Directors Nominees Announced >> >> The nomination period for the 2024 AMSAT Board of Directors Election >> ended on June 15th. The following candidates have been duly nominated: >> >> - Mark Hammond, N8MH >> - Frank Karnauskas, N1UW >> - Bruce Paige, KK5DO >> - Paul Stoetzer, N8HM >> - Douglas Tabor, N6UA >> >> As three seats on the Board of Directors are up for election this year, >> the three candidates receiving the largest number of votes shall be >> declared elected to the seats. The two candidates receiving the next >> largest number of votes shall be declared First Alternate and Second >> Alternate, respectively. The voting process will be conducted via AMSAT's >> Wild Apricot membership system and will commence on July 15th. Instructions >> for voting will be emailed to all members in good standing as of July 1st >> by July 15th. The voting period shall conclude on September 15th and >> results will be announced not later than September 30th. >> >> Biographies of the candidates will be available for review online and >> published in the next edition of *The AMSAT Journal*. >> >> *[ANS thanks Jeff Davis, KE9V, AMSAT Secretary, for the above >> information]* >> ------------------------------ >> AMSAT Mail Alias Service to End August 1, 2024 >> >> A long-standing member service, the AMSAT Mail Alias Service is scheduled >> to end on August 1, 2024. A mail alias on AMSAT.ORG permitted people to >> send an email to members without knowing their actual internet email >> address. They just needed to know their amateur radio callsign. >> >> Unfortunately, the unchecked rise in domain name hacking and email >> account high-jacking has made it impossible to sustain this service at a >> cost-effective level. The number of callsign(a)amsat.org email accounts >> that had been hijacked and converted to zombie spam accounts over the years >> had led many internet service providers and gateway centers to ban all @ >> amsat.org email addresses, including those business accounts of AMSAT >> officers and officials. The tireless efforts of AMSAT’s all volunteer IT >> staff has worked for years to repair much of the damage, but AMSAT still >> get complaints from members who are not getting their personal emails, ANS >> bulletins or AMSAT-BB posts because of persistent delivery problems. >> >> It has come to the point where the AMSAT volunteer IT staff can no longer >> keep up with the maintenance requirements to keep the alias mail list clean >> and to work with email gateways to remove blocks. And, after considerable >> investigation into alternative paid email services, AMSAT leadership >> decided that the money required to keep an email alias system alive would >> be better spent on building and flying satellites for its members. >> >> Persons using the Mail Alias Service should begin to migrate to different >> email accounts so they do not lose receipt of personal emails, AMSAT News >> Service Weekly Bulletins, AMSAT-BB posts, or official messages from AMSAT >> itself. Members are especially asked to make sure they are NOT using a >> callsign(a)amsat.org as their registered email address in the AMSAT >> membership portal. Members can easily change their registered member email >> address by logging into the portal and updating their profile. >> >> *[ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information]* >> ------------------------------ >> Video of AMSAT Engineering Q&A Sessions Available >> >> AMSAT Vice President – Engineering, Jerry Buxton, NØJY, hosted Q&A >> “social gathering” live streams on YouTube and Twitch, as he mentioned in >> his Hamvention “They Cancelled All My Flights” video where he followed up >> and answered questions on developments with GOLF, Fox Plus, and other >> projects. >> >> Archived videos of these sessions can be found at >> https://www.youtube.com/@n0jy/streams >> >> *Note: If you read this at the time of publication, the final session may >> be ongoing as it is scheduled to run from 00:01 UTC to 02:00 UTC on Sunday, >> June 23rd.* >> >> *[ANS thanks Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT Vice President - Engineering, for >> the above information]* >> ------------------------------ >> >> >> *The 2024 Coins Are Here Now!Help Support GOLF and Fox Plus.**Join >> <https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/> the AMSAT >> President’s Club today!* >> >> ------------------------------ >> Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for June 21, 2024 >> >> Two Line Elements or TLEs, often referred to as Keplerian elements or >> keps in the amateur community, are the inputs to the SGP4 standard >> mathematical model of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking >> programs. Weekly updates are completely adequate for most amateur >> satellites. TLE bulletin files are updated Thursday evenings around 2300 >> UTC, or more frequently if new high interest satellites are launched. More >> information may be found at >> https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/ >> >> This week there are no additions or deletions to the AMSAT TLE >> distribution. >> >> *[ANS thanks Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, for >> the above information]* >> ------------------------------ >> >> *Need new satellite antennas? Purchase an M2 LEO-Pack from the **AMSAT >> Store! <https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/>**When you purchase >> through **AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards **Keeping >> Amateur Radio in Space.* >> >> ------------------------------ >> ARISS News >> >> Amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between >> amateurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with >> astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The >> downlink frequency on which to listen is 145.800 MHz worldwide. >> >> *Complejo Educativo Nuestra Señora de Fátima N° 1139 and N° 8119, Pérez, >> Argentina, Telebridge via VK6MJ* >> >> The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS >> The scheduled crewmember is Jeanette Epps KF5QNU >> The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ >> Contact is go for: Thu 2024-06-27 13:38:07 UTC 56 deg >> >> 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 crossband repeater continues to be active (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & >> 437.800 MHz down), 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. >> >> 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 >> >> *[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team >> mentors for the above information]* >> ------------------------------ >> Upcoming Satellite OperationsQuick Hits: >> >> From Randy,* ND0C*: >> >> From 24 June thru 7 July, we will be on another family camping vacation, >> which means another satellite roving expedition! This time, thru *WI to >> MI and back thru IL and IA.* No super rare grids but several that may be >> needed by many. The grids and passes will depend on where/when we happen to >> be while on the road or camping. This will be all LEO sats: FM & SSB. As >> always, I will try for EU passes on RS-44 when possible. Looking forward to >> pushing past the 100 grids-roved milestone. More info to come. >> >> ******************************************************************** >> >> *JA2QJI/8* will be QRV on GreenCube/IO-117 from *QN05* on 25th June. See >> hams.at for any additional details. >> >> ******************************************************************** >> >> From Mike, *N8MR*: >> >> I will be in *EN57*, with roves to *EN67* from Friday, June 28 thru >> Saturday, July 6. Using an Icom 9700, Arrow and Alaskan antennas. Listening >> for Europe on linear eastern passes. *I can rove to EN56, only if >> needed.* Posting passes to hams.at a day in advance. All QSOs to LoTW as >> N8MR. >> >> ******************************************************************** >> >> *HB0/DK9JC* should be QRV from *JN47* on GreenCube/IO-117 on 26th June. >> See hams.at for any updates. >> Major Roves: >> *VP5/AA5UK* will be QRV from *FL31* from 23rd June through 5th July. >> This operation will be holiday style but will cover HF/LEO/MEO. Head over >> to his VP5/AA5UK QRZ page for all the info you can shake a stick at. >> >> *[ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT Rover Page Manager, and Alex Ners, >> K6VHF, for the above information]* >> ------------------------------ >> * Want to fly the colors on your own grid expedition?* >> Get an AMSAT car flag and other neat stuff from our Zazzle store >> <https://www.zazzle.com/store/amsat_gear>! >> 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur >> Radio in Space >> >> ------------------------------ >> AMSAT Ambassador Activities >> >> AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating >> through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, >> hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. >> >> AMSAT Ambassador Clint Bradford, K6LCS, says, >> >> "Think a 75-minute presentation on "working the easy satellites" would be >> appropriate for your club or event? Let me know by emailing me at >> k6lcsclint (at) gmail (dot) com or calling me at 909-999-SATS (7287)!" >> >> Clint has NEVER given the exact same show twice: EACH of the 150+ >> presentations so far has been customized/tailored to their audiences. >> Scheduled Events >> >> *“Moon Day” Frontiers of Flight Museum* >> >> *July 20, 2024* >> Love Field in Dallas, Texas >> AMSAT volunteers needed! Contact tschuessler(at) amsat.org for more >> information. >> >> >> *Huntsville Hamfest**August 17-18, 2024* >> >> Huntsville, AL >> AMSAT Booth and Forum >> N8DEU and W4FCL >> >> >> *Northeast HamXpostion**August 22-25, 2024* >> >> Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center >> 181 Boston Post Road W >> Marlborough, MA 01752 >> >> >> *Greater Louisville Hamfest**September 7, 2024* >> >> Shepherdsville, KY >> AMSAT Forum and Information Table >> W4FCL >> >> >> *Central Kentucky Hamfest**October 5, 2024* >> >> Lexington, KY >> AMSAT and Educational Satellites Forum and Information Table >> AI4SR and W4FCL >> >> >> *North Star Radio Convention**October 5, 2024* >> >> Hennepin Technical College (North Campus) >> Brooklyn Park, Minn. >> AMSAT Forum and Information Table >> KØJM and ADØHJ >> >> >> *2024 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting**October 25-27, >> 2024* >> >> Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront >> 3050 N Rocky Point Dr W >> Tampa, FL 33607 >> >> *[ANS thanks Clint Bradford, K6LCS, and AMSAT for the above information]* >> ------------------------------ >> Satellite Shorts from All Over >> >> + If you participated in AMSAT Field Day, remember to submit your summary >> sheet and any photos or comments by July 23, 2024. Submission details can >> be found at https://www.amsat.org/field-day/ >> ------------------------------ >> >> Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/ >> >> In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to: >> >> - Societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization). >> - Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership >> at one-half the standard yearly rate. >> - Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time >> status shall be eligible for the student rate for a maximum of 6 >> post-secondary years in this status. >> - Memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms. >> >> Contact info [at] amsat.org for additional membership information. >> >> *73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space!* >> >> *This week's ANS Editor,* >> >> *Paul Stoetzer, N8HM* >> *n8hm [at] amsat.org <http://amsat.org>* >> >> *ANS is a service of AMSAT, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, 712 >> H Street NE, Suite 1653, Washington, DC 20002* >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. 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Re: IO-86 satellite will be activated over India on weekend
by Nitin Muttin 29 Jun '24

29 Jun '24

Thanks Yono, I have shared this on some groups in VU. 73 Nitin [VU3TYG] On Friday 28 June, 2024 at 08:35:39 pm IST, Yono Adisoemarta via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Dear all, As requested by amateurs of India, I have scheduled the FM Repeater on IO-86 satellite to active 5 minutes earlier than typical AOS time this weekend. You can read the schedule on X, FB and IG of PR_TEKSAT 73 de Yono YD0NXX ORARI HQ, Satellite Division ----------------------------------------------------------- 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/amsat-bb@amsat.org 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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IO-86 satellite will be activated over India on weekend
by Yono Adisoemarta 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

Dear all, As requested by amateurs of India, I have scheduled the FM Repeater on IO-86 satellite to active 5 minutes earlier than typical AOS time this weekend. You can read the schedule on X, FB and IG of PR_TEKSAT 73 de Yono YD0NXX ORARI HQ, Satellite Division

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-06-28 15:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-06-28 15:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences, Casablanca, Morocco, telebridge via VK6MJ 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 Jeanette Epps KF5QNU The ARISS mentor is IN3GHZ Contact is go for: Mon 2024-07-01 12:02:01 UTC 60 deg St. Luke’s College, Buenos Aires, Argentina, direct via LU4AA 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 Matthew Dominick KCØTOR (***) The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ Contact is go for: Tue 2024-07-02 15:30:42 UTC 52 deg (***) Watch for Livestreaming via their Instagram accounts: The school: @stlukes.college Radio Club Argentino: @rca_sociedad_nacional 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 2024-06-28 15:00 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 2024-06-27 18:00 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 April 8, 2024 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. This proposal window is due to ARISS by May 19, 2024 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. 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 is back on board but awaiting re-installation. 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 239 Francesco IKØWGF with 154 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 150 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 118 Steve VE3TBD with 106 **************************************************************************** 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 1731. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1636. (***) 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 **************************************************************************** Exp. 70 on orbit Oleg Kononenko Nikolay Chub Exp. 71 on orbit Tracy E. Caldwell Dyson SpaceX Crew-8 on orbit Matthew Dominick KCØTOR Mike Barratt KD5MIJ Jeanette Epps KF5QNU Aleksandr Grebyonkin RZ3DSE **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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TEVEL-3
by david.greenberg 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

Hello All,TEVEL-3 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today 28.06.24 08:47U for 72 hours.73,David 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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TEVEL-6
by david.greenberg 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

שלח מהHello All, Hello All,TEVEL-6 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today 28.06.24 08:38U for 72 hours.73,David 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue FIXED
by jeff griffin 27 Jun '24

27 Jun '24

The G5500 control box is now working. I compared the bad transformer with the good one I had on hand. It was pretty obvious that the bad transformer was defective .8 ohms across the primary vs the good ones 8.9 ohms. Soldered the primary side into the assumed working rotor box, wired the primary in and checked the 26v and 16v secondary's . All's good. Soldered them in and powered up the rotor all good. I then connected the AZ and EL cables and all was working. I hooked it up to the LVBTracker box, and found the setup is in need of a calibration. So as we type I'm operating on IO-117 using the controls on the box to track the satand just worked an LU. I decided to swap out the box I was working on as I wasn't sure what other mods were done to it besides the 12v VR that I assume was done for a long cable run. So now I have a good working box, and a spare metal box, and maybe a spare pair of working meters. Life is again good in KB2M land... 73 Jeff kb2m

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