A quick Happy Birthday to Space Station Alpha . . . http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/10th_anniversary.html

While not exactly a 'ham-radio satellite' by some standards, this bird certainly gets ham radio some good press with the ARISS program. This article may have been pointed out here on the BB when it first came out - but it is well worth a repeat, as inspiration and recognition are always welcome. Check it out : http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/behindscenes/ariss.html

Thanks /;^)