Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report
March 29, 2010
1. Upcoming School Contacts
An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Walnut Creek Elementary School in Azle, Texas on Monday, March 29 at 15:08 UTC. Students researched and created models of selected space objects and gave presentations of their work to the class. Retired Lockheed employees and members of local radio clubs gave demonstrations of satellite communications to the youth. The school recently formed an amateur radio club and students have enjoyed learning what radios can do.
An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled with Scuola Primaria De Gasperi in Noicattaro, Bari, Italy on Tuesday, April 6 at 10:47 UTC. This is a public primary school with an enrollment of 700 students, ages 6 - 11. To prepare for the contact, students have studied the principles of radio communications and space missions.
2. Expedition 23 Astronaut Speaks with Japanese Youth via ARISS
On Thursday, March 25, Expedition 23 astronaut Soichi Noguchi, KD5TVP participated in a successful Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with Shiogama Daini Junior High School students from Shiogama, Japan. To prepare for the session, students compiled fifteen questions about life and work in space. Through their science classes, they learned about astronomy and communication via radio waves. Some students continued their training and studied for their amateur radio license exams.
Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-03-28 16:30 UTC
Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:
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.
Walnut Creek Elementary School, Azle, Texas, direct via WC5C
Contact is a go for: Mon 2010-03-29 15:08:44 UTC 33 deg
Scuola primaria De Gasperi, Noicattaro, I-70016. Italy, direct via IZ7EVR
(***)
Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-04-06 10:47:42 UTC 83 deg (***)
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 527.
Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 33.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++
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. ARISS can
only suggest; never demand. (***)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++
QSL information may be found at:
http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.htmlhttp://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's
ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS
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**
The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2010-03-28 16:30 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 2010-03-26 04:00 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. 22 on orbit
Oleg Kotov
Soichi Noguchi KD5TVP
Timothy J. Creamer KC5WKI
****************************************************************************
73,
Charlie Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors
Please join us in listening to the ISS contact with Walnut Creek Elementary
School, Azle, Texas on Monday 29th March at 15:08 UTC. This is a direct
contact by WC5C.
Audio from this contact will be fed into the EchoLink *AMSAT* (101377) and
*JK1ZRW* (277208) servers. Audio is generally transmitted around 15 minutes
prior to the contact taking place so that you can hear some of the
preparation that occurs.
Please note that on Echolink there are automatic breaks of 1.5 seconds in
the audio transmission. These occur every 2.5 minutes during the event.
** Contact times are approximate. If the ISS executes a reboost or other
manoeuvre, the AOS (Acquisition Of Signal) time may alter by a few minutes
**
73,
Graham
Graham Lawton G7EVY
ARISS Audio Distribution Co-ordinator
Skype: wizarduk
ARISS Twitter Updates: ARISS_status
An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Walnut Creek Elementary School, Azle, Texas on 29 Mar. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 15:08 UTC.
The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds.
The contact will be direct between NA1SS and WC5C. 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.
Walnut Creek Elementary, named for a creek that runs through this area, is well known in our state for its excellence in education. Our small, but growing community is tucked away in the northwest corner of Tarrant County close to the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. This region has had a long, colorful history full of adventures about frontier life. Cowboys and Indians once traveled the dusty trails though this area. For Azle, it all started in 1846 when Dr. James Azle Steward moved into a cabin near several local streams. In the past, Azle's economy was based on agriculture. Today, Azle still values the rural life, but it is also known for the pleasures brought by nearby Eagle Mountain Lake and the benefits of being a suburban community. Its citizens support education, sports, and a state-wide renowned high school band. We are very proud of our community and extremely happy to be participating in this event today.
Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows:
1. What made you want to become an astronaut?
2. What was the hardest part of your training to become an astronaut?
3. Will your trip into space have any long-lasting effects on you?
4. Do you have trouble falling asleep in space?
5. Do family members get to communicate with you on the ISS?
6. My Dad brings me something every time he has to travel away for work,
what do you bring your kids or family members?
7. What is the longest time you have been away from your family?
8. What happens when someone celebrates a birthday aboard the ISS?
9. How do you protect your eyes when looking at the sun in space?
10. What is the best thing about your day in space?
11. Thank you for being a great example for me about working hard to reach my
dreams. What do you want me to remember about talking with you today?
12. How do you maintain physical strength when you don't need it in a zero
gravity environment?
13. What are the best things and worst things you see when you observe Earth
from space?
14. How do you continue to get along with each other in such a crowded work
place?
15. After you decided to become an astronaut, how long did it take you to get
ready?
16. How does having an Amateur Radio License benefit the Astronauts?
17. What would you recommend to a fourth grader who wants to become an
astronaut someday?
18. What do astronauts do when they are not busy working in space?
19. What is the favorite food you get to eat on the ISS?
20. Have you ever seen any space junk while you've been in space and was it
dangerous for you?
21. If all your gear is made especially for you? What happens to it when you
are not going into space anymore?
22. What does going into space teach you?
23. Do plants have any problems growing in space?
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
Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-03-26 04:00 UTC
Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:
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.
Shiogama Daini Junior High School, Shiogama, Japan, direct via 8J7ISS
Contact was successful: Thu 2010-03-25 07:44:18 UTC 75 deg (***)
Walnut Creek Elementary School, Azle, Texas, direct via WC5C
Contact is a go for: Mon 2010-03-29 15:08:44 UTC 33 deg
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 527. (***)
Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 33.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++
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. ARISS can
only suggest; never demand. (***)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++
QSL information may be found at:
http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.htmlhttp://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's
ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS
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**
The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2010-03-26 04:00 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.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (note change of file
type)
The successful school list has been updated as of 2010-03-26 04:00 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. 22 on orbit
Oleg Kotov
Soichi Noguchi KD5TVP
Timothy J. Creamer KC5WKI
****************************************************************************
73,
Charlie Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors
An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Shiogama Daini Junior High School, Shiogama, Japan on 25 Mar. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 07:44 UTC.
The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds.
The contact will be direct between NA1SS and 8J7ISS. The contact should be audible over Japan and adjacent area. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in Japanese.
Our school was established as the second junior high school of Shiogama-city in 1947. here are about 400 students and about 30 staff in our school.
The students are eager in study. And the students enjoy sports such as badminton and soccer, baseball. In
addition, in our school, the cultural activities such as chorus competition are prosperous, too.
Shiogama fish market is famous for a large quantity of bigeye tuna called "Higashimono". As Shiogama is a port city, there are a lot of people who engage in fishery and who utilize radio communication. Therefore there are many radio stations on the slightly elevated hill where we can look down at Matsushima-gulf.
Participants will ask as many of the following questions (translated) as time allows:
1. How does it feel, living in space?
2. How do you feel in zero gravity?
3. Do you have the sense that "one day is 24 hours"?
4. For you, what is the best part of the life in the space station?
5. In the space, do you have anything hard?
6. Can you choose what you want to eat?
7. When you have a pillow fight in space, can you hit the other person who
you aim at?
8. When you are in the space station, if you become sick, what would you do?
9. In the space station, are the constellations the same shape as on Earth?
10. When you watch a meteor shower in the space station, what kind of shape
does the meteor shower have?
11. In space, does everyone's face swell in a circle?
12. In the space station, at what temperature does water boil?
13. Do you think that humans can reclaim Mars?
14. It is the second ISS stay for you, is there something special you brought
with you?
15. The project of the ISS is pushed forward by international collaboration,
but what is the most important for you?
Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact.
Next planned event(s):
1. Walnut Creek Elementary School, Azle, Texas,
Mon. 29 Mar 2010 15:08 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.ariss.org/ (graciously hosted by the Radio Amateurs of Canada).
Thank you & 73,
David - AA4KN
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report
March 22, 2010
1. Upcoming School Contacts
Shiogama Daini Junior High School in Shiogama, Japan has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Thursday, March 25 at 07:44 UTC. To prepare for the contact, students studied astronomy and were introduced to the Hubble Space Telescope. They also learned about radio communications and some continued their studies and prepared for their amateur radio license exams.
An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Walnut Creek Elementary School in Azle, Texas on Monday, March 29 at 15:08 UTC. Each student researched and created a model of a selected space object and then presented his work to the class. Retired Lockheed employees and members of local radio clubs gave demonstrations of satellite communications to the youth. The school recently formed an amateur radio club and students have enjoyed learning what radios can do.
2. Greece Students Question Astronaut via ARISS Contact
On Tuesday, March 16, Timothy Creamer, KC5WKI connected with students attending18 Dimotiko Scholeio Peristeriou in Athens, Greece via an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact. Students posed 19 questions to the on-orbit astronaut during the ISS overhead pass as an audience of 700 students, teachers and community members gathered to watch the event. Several dignitaries were present, including the General Secretary for Communications of the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunication of Greece, the Mayor of Peristeri (Athens) and the four vice mayors of Peristeri City. The contact was integrated into the school's science curriculum covering subjects on astronomy and radio communications.
3. Astronaut Training Status
On Monday, March 15, astronaut Paolo Nespoli, IZ0JPA participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) simulated contact with students from Quintino Sella, Biella, Italy with audio available on IRLP (Internet Radio Linking Project). This training session was a terrestrial-based amateur radio contact using ARISS equivalent equipment. Nespoli is slated to fly with Expedition 26 in November 2010.
4. ARISS International Team Meeting Held
The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) international team met for the monthly teleconference on March 16. Status reports were given on the Columbus module radio equipment as well as ARISSat-1. Minutes have been posted. See: https://www.rac.ca/ariss/arisstel2010-03-16.htm
Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-03-21 07:00 UTC
Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:
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.
Shiogama Daini Junior High School, Shiogama, Japan, direct via 8J7ISS
Contact is a go for: Thu 2010-03-25 07:44:18 UTC 75 deg
Walnut Creek Elementary School, Azle, Texas, direct via WC5C (***)
Contact is a go for: Mon 2010-03-29 15:08:44 UTC 33 deg (***)
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 526.
Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 33.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++
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. ARISS can
only suggest; never demand. (***)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++
QSL information may be found at:
http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.htmlhttp://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's
ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS
******************
************************************************************
The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2010-03-21 07:00 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.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (note change of file
type)
The successful school list has been updated as of 2010-03-17 05:00 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. 21 have returned to earth (***)
Maksim Suraev
Jeffrey N. Williams KD5TVQ
Congratulations to Maksim and Jeff for a job well done! (***)
Exp. 22 on orbit
Oleg Kotov
Soichi Noguchi KD5TVP
Timothy J. Creamer KC5WKI
****************************************************************************
73,
Charlie Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors
Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-03-17 15:00 UTC
Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:
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.
Shiogama Daini Junior High School, Shiogama, Japan, direct via 8J7ISS (***)
Contact is a go for: Thu 2010-03-25 07:44:18 UTC 75 deg
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 526.
Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 33.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++
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. ARISS can
only suggest; never demand. (***)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++
QSL information may be found at:
http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.htmlhttp://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's
ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS
****************************************************************************
**
The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2010-03-17 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.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (note change of file
type)
The successful school list has been updated as of 2010-03-17 05:00 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. 21 on orbit
Maksim Suraev
Jeffrey N. Williams KD5TVQ
Exp. 22 on orbit
Oleg Kotov
Soichi Noguchi KD5TVP
Timothy J. Creamer KC5WKI
****************************************************************************
73,
Charlie Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors
Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-03-17 05:00 UTC
Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:
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.
Simulation contact with Quintino Sella, Biella, Italy, direct via IZ1DBR
Contact was successful Thur. 2010-03-15 13:30 UTC (***)
18 Dimotiko Scholeio Peristeriou, Peristeri (Athens), Greece, direct via
SX1ISS
Contact was successful: Tue 2010-03-16 11:37:49 UTC 25 deg (***)
Shiogama Daini Junior High School, Shiogama, Japan, direct via TBD
Contact is a go for: Thu 2010-03-25 07:44:18 UTC 75 deg
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 526. (***)
Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 33. (***)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++
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. ARISS can
only suggest; never demand. (***)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++
QSL information may be found at:
http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.htmlhttp://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's
ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS
****************************************************************************
**
The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2010-03-17 05:00 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.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (note change of file
type)
The successful school list has been updated as of 2010-03-17 05:00 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. 21 on orbit
Maksim Suraev
Jeffrey N. Williams KD5TVQ
Exp. 22 on orbit
Oleg Kotov
Soichi Noguchi KD5TVP
Timothy J. Creamer KC5WKI
****************************************************************************
73,
Charlie Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors