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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-11-10 18:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 10 Nov '10

10 Nov '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-11-10 18:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: St. Louis Charter School, St. Louis, Missouri direct via WØSRC Contact is a go for: Thu 2010-11-11 18:07:57 UTC 85 deg Euro Space Center, Transinne, Belgium, ESC Space Camp, telebridge via VK5ZAI (***) Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-11-16 19:42:24 UTC 81 deg (***) 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. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 561. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2010-11-10 18:30 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. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2010-11-03 18:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf **************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. **************************************************************************** Exp. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS contact with St. Louis Charter School, St. Louis, Missouri
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 09 Nov '10

09 Nov '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at St. Louis Charter School, St. Louis, Missouri on 11 Nov. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 18:08 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and W0SRC. The contact should be audible over portions of the Middle U.S. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. St. Louis Charter School is a tuition-free, publicly funded school which runs independently of the local school district. We currently serve 940 students from the City of St. Louis in grades Kindergarten through 8th. St. Louis Charter School is sponsored by University of Missouri St. Louis and is governed by a Board of Directors. This is St. Louis Charter School's 11th year of serving the children and parents of St. Louis City. St. Louis Charter School is the first charter school in Missouri to receive a 10 year charter renewal and was a recipient of the 2010 Missouri School of Character Award. In 2010, our graduates were accepted to 18 competitive entrance high schools. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. Where exactly are you in space right now? 2. How does zero gravity effect the way food tastes? 3. Have you ever ran into any difficulties or challenges since you've been in space? 4. Do you see space trash very often? If so, what does it look like? 5. What are some jobs you have on board the ISS? 6. For how long have you been in space? 7. When you look out your window, what are some features that you see in space? 8. How does the space shuttle sound and feel once you blast off? 9. Are you able to listen to music while on board the ISS? 10. What career would you have taken on if you had not become an astronaut? 11. What types of food do you eat on board the ISS? 12. Do ipods and mp3 players work in space? 13. If you can, please describe what a shooting star looks like from space. 14. Do you ever get to go down to Earth to visit family? 15. How does the effect of no gravity change your body weight? 16. What are a few things that you miss most about the United States? 17. How far away are you from Earth? 18. How do you stay in good physical shape? 19. Since you've been in space, have you located any new planets? 20. What planets, if any, can you see from where you are in space? 21. What types of tests do you have to pass to make sure you are ready to go into space? 22. What is the most surprising thing about space? 23. How does it feel to wander around space with zero gravity? 24. What is the scariest thing you've done in space? 25. Are there any strange smells on board the ISS? 26. What is one thing you want to accomplish in space before your last launch? 27. How do you maintain proper hygiene? 28. How do you communicate with your family while you're on the ISS? 29. How does the Sun look from where you are stationed in space? 30. How does it feel waking up each day, knowing that you're in space? 31. What challenges have you had to face while preparing for ISS travel? 32. Can you see the Great Wall of China? If so, what does it look like? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): TBD 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.ariss.org/ (graciously hosted by the Radio Amateurs of Canada). Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN

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2010-11-08 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 08 Nov '10

08 Nov '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report November 8, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contact St. Louis Charter School, St. Louis, Missouri has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Thursday, November 11 at 18:07 UTC. St. Louis is a public charter school with an enrollment of 930 students in grades K - 8. Additional students are enrolled in the school's Special Education Self Contained Classrooms. The school has integrated the ARISS contact into its science curriculum which covers the solar system, space exploration and space missions. Students have taken part in several hands on activities and research papers to prepare for the contact. 2. Malaysian Contact Successful On Tuesday, November 2, students from S.K. Bukit Damansara visited the National Planetarium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact. The youth posed questions to astronaut Doug Wheelock, KF5BOC about what it is like to live in space. The contact was made in conjunction with the "Prime Minister's - National Space Challenge Trophy 2010" event. 3. Crew Debrief Held with Caldwell-Dyson Expedition 23/24 astronaut Tracy Caldwell-Dyson, KF5DBF participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) debrief session on Wednesday, November 3. The feedback she provided on the ISS Ham radio equipment and school contacts will aid the ARISS team in updating its program procedures. 4. Astronaut Training Status On Friday, November 5, Aki Hoshide, KE5DNI was given an ARISS overview training session and Suni Williams, KD5PLB was provided with a refresher course on the ARISS program. Both astronauts are slated to fly on Expedition 32. 5. Amateur Radio Newsline Covers ARISS On November 5, the Amateur Radio Newsline Report 1734 ran three ARISS related news items under Ham Radio in Space. "The ISS Celebrates its 10th Anniversary" talks about the crew members who have flown on the Space Station, many of whom were ham radio operators. "Second Ham Station for the ISS" covers the Ericsson radio which will be installed in the Columbus module in early 2011 and "ARISSat-1 Passes Safety Test" is a status on the satellite which will soon ship to Russia for final integration and testing. All stories may be found at: ftp://ftp.arnewsline.org/quincy/News/news.txt

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-11-06 17:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 06 Nov '10

06 Nov '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-11-06 17:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: St. Louis Charter School, St. Louis, Missouri direct via WØSRC Contact is a go for: Thu 2010-11-11 18:07:57 UTC 85 deg (***) 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. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 561. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2010-11-06 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. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2010-11-03 18:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf **************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. **************************************************************************** Exp. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Did you visit/observe the BoD meeting in Chicago/Elk Grove?
by Alan P. Biddle 05 Nov '10

05 Nov '10

We try to keep a list of members who observed the BoD meeting and include it in the formal report. However, not everybody signs or even finds the sign-in sheet. Below is the list I have. If you were there but not recorded, or know of someone who was, drop me a note off list. I have a good list of those who participated already. TNX es 73s, Alan WA4SCA Secretary Known visitors/observers: Dale Hershberger, KL7XJ Sharon D Davis, KJ4YOV Bob Davis, KF4KSS Bob McGwier, N4HY Brian Klofas, KF6ZEO Craig Bledsoe, KL4E Dan Schultz, N8FGV Dave Taylor, W8AAS Dee Interdonato, NB2F Doug Quagliana, KA2UPW Jennifer Rojowski, N8GZL JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JKM John Paypay, K8YSE John Shew, N4QQ Keith Pugh, W5IU Larry Brown, W7LB Mark Hammond, N8MH Nick Pugh, K5QXJ Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK/VA7EWK Phil Karn, KA9Q

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-11-04 22:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 04 Nov '10

04 Nov '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-11-04 22:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: TBD 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. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 561. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2010-11-04 22:30 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. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2010-11-03 18:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf **************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. **************************************************************************** Exp. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-11-03 18:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 03 Nov '10

03 Nov '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-11-03 18:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, direct via 9M2RPN Contact was successful: Tue 2010-11-02 18:05:04 UTC 51 deg (***) 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. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 561. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2010-11-03 18:30 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. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2010-11-03 18:30 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf **************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. **************************************************************************** Exp. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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2010-11-01 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 02 Nov '10

02 Nov '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report November 1, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contact S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Tuesday, November 2 at 18:05 UTC. The contact will be made from the National Planetarium satellite ground station in conjunction with the "Prime Minister's - National Space Challenge Trophy 2010" event. The planetarium teaches space science and has an exclusive section displaying a mockup of the ISS as well as a rocket engine. Space participant Sheikh Muszaphar is frequently invited to schools to give talks to the students, encouraging them to study space science. 2. Successful ARISS Contact with Funakata Elementary On Friday, October 29, an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact was held between students from Funakata Elementary School in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan and astronaut Shannon Walker, KD5DXB on the International Space Station (ISS). The youth were able to get in 16 questions before the ISS went over the horizon. Approximately seventy students, guests and media were present. 3. Astronaut Training Status Astronauts Joe Acaba, KE5DAR and Aki Hoshide, KE5DNI participated in simulated ARISS school contacts with students attending Ralph McCall School in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada on Tuesday, October 26. The training sessions were terrestrial-based amateur radio contacts using ARISS equivalent equipment. Acaba, who is slated to fly with Expedition 31, also had an ARISS refresher course on Wednesday, October 27 for his upcoming mission in 2012. 4. AMSAT News on ARISS Events AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) ran three items in its October 31 ANS (AMSAT News Service) bulletin. A status on ARISSat is given in the entry, "ARISSat-1 Passes NASA Safety Review - Ready For Trip to Russia." The story, "Second Amateur Radio Station to be Activated on ISS" talks about the Ericssons onboard the ISS which will be installed in the Columbus module early next year, and the third item, "ARISS Contact With George Observatory Successful" covers a recent contact held with Texan Scouts. For all stories, see: http://amsat.org/pipermail/ans/2010/000457.html "Second Amateur Radio Station to be Activated on ISS" may also be found on the front page of the AMSAT Web site: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/index.php 5. ARRL Article Gives Overview of ARISSat-1 The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) posted an article on its Web site covering ARISSat-1. The story describes the enhancements made to this satellite and contrasts its capabilities with those of SuitSat-1. The story also appeared in the ARRL Letter on October 28. "ARISSat-1 "Suits Up" for February 2011 Launch" may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/news/arissat-1-suits-up-for-february-2011-launch

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Upcoming ARISS contact with S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 01 Nov '10

01 Nov '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 2 Nov. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 18:05 UTC.The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds.The contact will be direct between OR4ISS and 9M2RPN. The contact should be audible over Malaysia and adjacent area. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. The Anglo-Chinese School (ACS) consists of a semi-government aided primary (Sekolah Kebangsaan Methodist ACS) and secondary school (Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Methodist ACS) in Jalan Melawis and Jalan Raya Barat respectively within the district of Klang. It is the oldest school in the state of Selangor and third oldest in Malaysia. ACS was founded and established on March 10, 1893, and officially opened by Sir William Hood Treacher. The primary and secondary schools initially functioned together. They were later separated when enrollment in both schools increased. The primary and secondary schools are now housed in different buildings, separated by a canteen that is located within the primary school and is adjacent to the secondary school. Students who have studied or are studying in ACS Klang are commonly known as ACS'ians. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. When you have achieved orbit, what is the first thing that you do? 2. Do you feel day and night in space? 3. Is there a bathing roaster for the crew? 4. What was your feeling when you were launched into space? 5. What time zone do you observe in space? 6. Have you seen other planets besides earth? 7. How big is the ISS? 8. Is it always dark in outer space? 9. Do you have your own room in space? 10. Do you sweat in the ISS? 11. How does one get treated for the sudden sickness in space? 12. What does it feel like to float in space? 13. How is air and water in the ISS? 14. Does the lack of gravity in space affect your bones? 15. If an air leak happens in the ISS, what emergency action will be taken? 16. Is it hard to eat in space? 17. What do you see if you look out from the window now? 18. Can you see other satellites from the ISS? 19. Does dust exist in the ISS like they do on earth? 20. Do you dream in space and what was your first dream? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): TBD 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 crew members on ISS can energize youngsters' interest in science, technology, and learning. Further information on the ARISS program is available on the website http://www.ariss.org/ (graciously hosted by the Radio Amateurs of Canada). Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN

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