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FW: ARISS event -Erweiterte Realschule Weiskirchen, Germany, Saturday (May 05) 13:39 UTC
by Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BAR] 02 May '07

02 May '07

An International Space Station Expedition 15 ARISS school contact has been planned with students at Erweiterte Realschule Weiskirchen, Germany on 05 May. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 13:39 UTC. The contact will be a direct between stations NA1SS and DN1ERW. The contact should be audible in most of Europe. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The participants are expected to conduct the conversation in English. ERS Weiskirchen is a general education school where the pupils can achieve a standard and secondary graduation. The school participates as one of 11 pilot schools from the federal states Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz and Hessen in the project "Innovative all-day school". As special example concerning the project, the school has successfully performed the launch of a balloon to the stratosphere in cooperation with the radio club "DARC Ortsverbandes Wadern, Q21". Following this contact with radio technology, a core-team of interested pupils has been formed. With the support of radio amateurs, a radio station has been set up and a radio club has been founded. Several students have passed examinations and are now amateur radio licensees, operating with their own callsign. Students will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What subjects do you need to have studied to become an astronaut? 2. How long did you need to prepare yourself for the flight? 3. What amateur radio equipment is there on the ISS? 4. Can the radio apparatus be kept on continuous operation or would that use up too much energy? 5. Besides the Earth, can you see other planets with the naked eye from the ISS? 6. Is it possible to recognize buildings on Earth from the ISS? 7. There are often wildfires on Earth. Could you see any of them from the ISS? 8. How many sunrises and sunsets can you see as you orbit the Earth and how do you manage your own waking and sleeping patterns? 9. How do you utilize your free time on board? 10. Do you snore more or less in weightlessness of Space than you do on Earth? 11. Are you repelled backwards when you sneeze in Space? 12. How did you feel during the shuttle launch? 13. When did you last take a shower? 14. What are your expectations of your stay in Space and is there anything that you would particularly wish to achieve? 15. Does your seat belt have to be fastened whilst you are sleeping? 16. Do you need be physically fit to become an astronaut? 17. If someone falls ill aboard the ISS, how can they receive help? 18. How did you feel during the shuttle launch? 19. Do you need to do special exercise to improve muscle strength before you return to Earth? 20. What do you eat aboard the ISS and how do you overcome the difficulties of eating in a weightless environment? Please note, the amateur equipment on the ISS is not functioning in the automatic modes properly and may be silent more than usual. Information about the next scheduled ARISS contact can be found at http://www.rac.ca/ariss/upcoming.htm#NextContact . Next planned event(s): Sunset Mesa Schools, Albuquerque, New Mexico, direct via W5SCA, Wed 2007-05-09 14:39 UTC Escola Secundaria de Estarreja, Estarreja, Portugal, direct via CT6ESE, Wed 2007-05-09 14:58 UTC ARISS is an international educational outreach program partnering the participating space agencies, NASA, Russian Space Agency, ESA, CNES, JAXA, and CSA, with the AMSAT and IARU organizations from participating countries. ARISS offers an opportunity for students to experience the excitement of Amateur Radio by talking directly with crewmembers on-board the International Space Station. Teachers, parents and communities see, first hand, how Amateur Radio and crewmembers on ISS can energize youngsters' interest in science, technology, and learning. Further information on the ARISS program is available on the website http://www.rac.ca/ariss (graciously hosted by the Radio Amateurs of Canada). Thank you & 73, Kenneth - N5VHO

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ARISS event - Liceo Scientifico Statale "Lorenzo Respighi", Piacenza, Italy, Saturday (May 05) 10:29 UTC
by Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BAR] 02 May '07

02 May '07

An International Space Station Expedition 15 ARISS school contact has been planned with students at Liceo Scientifico Statale "Lorenzo Respighi", Piacenza, Italy on 05 May. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:29 UTC. The contact will be a direct between stations NA1SS and IK4MED. The contact should be audible in most of Europe. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The participants are expected to conduct the conversation in English. Natural sciences, foreign languages, music and computer science are the main subjects of the high school "Liceo Scientifico Statale Lorenzo Respighi" in Piacenza. At present about 1076 students aged 14 to 19 attend the school. Piacenza is located about 60 km southeast of Milan and lies on the right bank of the biggest Italian river Po. It was founded 218 B.C. by 6,000 Roman veterans. The University of Piacenza is an important element of the city's economy. The high school is in possession of the first Italian educative license issued by the Ministry of Telecommunication. The students are legally entitled to use the amateur radio school station in the presence of a licensed operator. Students participating in the ARISS contact were involved in different scientific projects such as the universal gravitation law, the experiments in absence of gravity and, of course, the International Space Station. Students will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. Do you have to do any particular manoeuvres with the ISS or with the vehicle that brings you up there? 2. What kind of experiments and research do you do in the ISS? 3. Why is it important to do experiments and research in the ISS rather than in any lab on Earth? 4. What happens if you fall ill during your mission and how can you get medical treatment? 5. Is the air inside the ISS similar to the air on Earth and how long can you survive if you have problems with pressurization inside the ISS? 6. How long does it take to get used to zero gravity and how do you move without gravity? 7. Does the absence of gravity have any effect on your body? 8. How can you sleep without gravity? 9. In case of a breakdown are you able to repair the broken part of any kind of equipment? 10. Do you have any private space inside the ISS? 11. What's your conception of time when you are in space? 12. When will be completed the assembly of the ISS and what vehicles carry all the materials needed on board the ISS? 13. How do you organize the day on board the ISS and how do you spend your spare time? 14. What is the distance between Earth and the ISS and for what reason the ISS stays in that orbit? 15. Would you like to go on a mission to Mars? 16. Have you ever had any emergencies on board the ISS? 17. Did you have to do any psychological tests before leaving for space? 18. What is the temperature inside the ISS and does it change if the ISS is in sunlight or in shadow? 19. How long do you have to train for a space mission and how do you train? 20. Do you believe that old space vehicles like the Shuttle or the Soyuz will soon be replaced by more modern ones? Please note, the amateur equipment on the ISS is not functioning in the automatic modes properly and may be silent more than usual. Information about the next scheduled ARISS contact can be found at http://www.rac.ca/ariss/upcoming.htm#NextContact . Next planned event(s): Erweiterte Realschule, Weiskirchen D-66709, Germany, direct via DN1ERW, Sat 2007-05-05 13:39 UTC Sunset Mesa Schools, Albuquerque, New Mexico, direct via W5SCA, Wed 2007-05-09 14:39 UTC Escola Secundaria de Estarreja, Estarreja, Portugal, direct via CT6ESE, Wed 2007-05-09 14:58 UTC ARISS is an international educational outreach program partnering the participating space agencies, NASA, Russian Space Agency, ESA, CNES, JAXA, and CSA, with the AMSAT and IARU organizations from participating countries. ARISS offers an opportunity for students to experience the excitement of Amateur Radio by talking directly with crewmembers on-board the International Space Station. Teachers, parents and communities see, first hand, how Amateur Radio and crewmembers on ISS can energize youngsters' interest in science, technology, and learning. Further information on the ARISS program is available on the website http://www.rac.ca/ariss (graciously hosted by the Radio Amateurs of Canada). Thank you & 73, Kenneth - N5VHO

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ISS amateur radio Mode
by Patrick McGrane 02 May '07

02 May '07

Greetings from patrick n2oeq Regarding my previous email about future modes, it seems every time I bring up a request or express an opinion, the packet crowd takes particular offense to my comments and reacts in an overly protective manner. To the ham in Maricopper county, youve had almost exclusive use of the iss gear for packet for quite a few years so dont be so upset about my request for crossband repeat. Sorry to ruffle feathers but I prefer to talk to humans instead of playing with computers. Without the ability to exchange mail with the crew, I'm uninterested. Concerning the idea of using a subaudible tone, I thought that was constructive but what I am trying to do is appeal for a mode change. To bob; the frequency idea was also constructive but I'm sure you wish to maintain control of the D700. Arent years enough? In my opinion , its time for a change or shared usage. I assure everyone I'm not stupid; I realize the crew is busy so quite throwing that at me. What I am asking for is the use of cross-band repeat with the D700. Then we could talk to each other on the ground and like the past, maybe the crew will be listening and get on and say hello. I'm making a request, not a demand, so spare me the heated replies. On a social note, I believe amateur radio on the ISS is a great opportunity to promote world friendship. On a political note; Making war is easy, making peace is hard. Thats why I support ARISS. Thanks for your comments but dont take it personally. 73, pat

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ARRL Foundation provides second donation to ARISS Columbus project
by Thomas Frey 02 May '07

02 May '07

ARRL Foundation provides second donation to ARISS Columbus project http://www.arrl.org/?artid=7423 Mit freundlichen Grüssen, Regards, 73 Thomas Frey, HB9SKA ______________________________________________________________________ Thomas Frey, Holzgasse 2, CH-5242 Birr, Tel. + Fax: 056 444 93 41 http://home.datacomm.ch/th.frey/ Packet Radio (AX.25): HB9SKA @ HB9PD.CHE.EU

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Expedition 15 Crew Busy With Station Maintenance Tasks
by Arthur Rowe 01 May '07

01 May '07

SUBMITTED BY ARTHUR N1ORC - AMSAT A/C #31468 Expedition 15 Crew Busy With Station Maintenance Tasks Flight Engineer Sunita Williams began Tuesday with the second session of the new Elastic Memory Composite Hinge experiment, which studies the performance of an advanced type of composite hinge to determine its suitability for use in space. Building new spacecraft structures in space necessitates unfolding items that have been launched from Earth, and elastic memory technology may eliminate the need for highly complex deployment mechanisms by providing a simpler, lighter-weight alternative. ISS015-E-05649 --- Sunita Williams works with the Lab-on-a-Chip Application Development-Portable Test System experiment Image to right: Sunita Williams works with the Lab-on-a-Chip Application Development-Portable Test System experiment. Image credit: NASA - TO VIEW IMAGE GO TO: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html Williams' main task Tuesday was the removal and replacement of the failed Remote Power Controller Module that governs electrical routing for several systems in the Destiny Laboratory. Flight Engineer Oleg Kotov and Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin performed inflight maintenance to remove a defunct air conditioner and the crew also spent time working on the Elektron oxygen-generating system. Yurchikhin and Kotov again had an hour each allocated for station familiarization and adaptation to help in adjusting to their new surroundings and activities. These unstructured and discretionary sessions have become a valuable standard requirement for new station occupants. + View Expedition 14 landing images + Read more about Expedition 15 + View Crew's Daily Timelines

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