ARISS News Release No. 21-47
Dave Jordan, AA4KN
ARISS PR
aa4kn@amsat.org
FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE
Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate at NASARecognizes ARISS Organization
September3, 2021— Kathryn Lueders, AssociateAdministrator for Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate at NASAhas posted a statement recognizing Amateur Radio On The International SpaceStation (ARISS) for its accomplishments in promoting STEM initiatives throughamateur radio.
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NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) networksenable #NASA to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, andexplorers – even from 350 kilometers above Earth. In addition toconnecting the science community on Earth with the groundbreaking researchstudies and experiments aboard the International Space Station, SCaN enablesthe space station to act as a unique platform for global STEM outreach andeducation efforts. For over 20 years, the Amateur Radio on the InternationalSpace Station (ARISS) program, a non-profit supported by SCaN, has connectedclassrooms on Earth with astronauts aboard the space station, allowing studentsto engage directly with astronauts in real-time. Using ham radio equipmentinstalled on the space station and a ham radio station on the ground, studentsare able to establish a direct radio connection with the space station and askthe crew questions about living in space and what it takes to become anastronaut. In preparation for their ARISS contact, the students explorea variety of #STEM studies, including space exploration, radio communication,and wireless technologies. With tens of thousands of student participants eachyear, the ARISS program plays an important role in inspiring the ArtemisGeneration and encouraging students to pursue STEM careers. Learnmore about the ARISS program and how you can bring space into your classroomhere: www.ariss.org
ARISS – Celebrating 20 Years of Continuous Amateur Radio Operations onthe ISS
About ARISS:
Amateur Radio on the InternationalSpace Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radiosocieties and the space agencies that support the International Space Station(ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur SatelliteCorporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS NationalLab-Space Station Explorers, and NASA’s Space communications and Navigationprogram. The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science,technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics topics. ARISS does this byorganizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard theISS and students. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators,parents, and communities take part in hands-on learning activities tied tospace, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org
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