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2010-03-29 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 29 Mar '10

29 Mar '10

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.

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-03-28 16:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 28 Mar '10

28 Mar '10

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.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 2010-03-28 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

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ARISS - Contact Notification
by Graham Lawton G7EVY 28 Mar '10

28 Mar '10

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

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Walnut Creek Elementary School, Azle, Texas
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

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

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-03-26 04:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 26 Mar '10

26 Mar '10

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.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 2010-03-26 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

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Shiogama Daini Junior High School, Shiogama, Japan
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

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

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2010-03-22 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

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

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-03-21 07:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 21 Mar '10

21 Mar '10

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.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 2010-03-21 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

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-03-17 15:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

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.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 2010-03-17 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

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-03-17 05:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 17 Mar '10

17 Mar '10

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.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 2010-03-17 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

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2010-03-15 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 15 Mar '10

15 Mar '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report March 15, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contacts An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled with 18 Dimotiko Scholeio Peristeriou in Athens, Greece on Tuesday, March 16 at 11:37 UTC. The contact was integrated into the school curriculum through astronomy and amateur radio lectures and special attention was given to the ISS regarding its role in humanity and science. The ISS courses were based on ESA's "ISS Education Kit." The amateur radio presentation included a demonstration of the equipment and its operation. 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, the youth studied astronomy and were introduced to the Hubble Space Telescope. They learned about radio communication and some students continued their studies and prepared for their amateur radio license exams. 2. JAXA Astronaut Participates in ARISS Contact with Alma Mater On Tuesday, March 9, JAXA's Soichi Noguchi, KD5TVP participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with his alma mater, Ikaruga Elementary School, in Taishi Town, Japan. Approximately 350 guests watched as fifteen students asked their questions of the on-orbit astronaut. This ARISS activity was the highlight of the Ikaruga science curriculum on environmental issues and received significant media coverage. 3. Astronaut Training Status On Monday, March 15, astronaut Paolo Nespoli, IZ0JPA will take part in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) simulated contact with students from Quintino Sella, Biella, Italy. The contact is slated for approximately 13:30 UTC. Audio will be available on IRLP (Internet Radio Linking Project). This training session is a terrestrial-based amateur radio contact using ARISS equivalent equipment. 4. ARISS News on Amateur Radio Newsline The Amateur Radio Newsline Report 1700, posted on March 12, covers the Boselli Prize awarded to the ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) program last week. The article, "Ham Radio in Space: ARISS Wins Boselli Prize," may be found at: ftp://ftp.arnewsline.org/quincy/News/news.txt

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Upcoming ARISS contact at 18 Dimotiko School, Peristeri (Athens), Greece
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 14 Mar '10

14 Mar '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at 18 Dimotiko Scholeio Peristeriou, Peristeri (Athens), Greece on 16 March. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 11:37 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between OR4ISS and SX1ISS. The contact should be audible over Greece and adjacent areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. 18th Dimotiko (primary) school of Peristeri has 145 pupils in 9 classes. The school is located in Peristeri city, about 7 kilometres from of the center of Athens. The same building complex comprises the 46th primary school of Peristeri with 120 pupils in 9 classes and 3 Kindergarten classes with 75 children. The ARISS project was initiated by the Association of Parents and chaperones of 18th Dimotiko School with the help of the radio amateur SV1HER, the teachers and the principal. The pupils benefited from a special program covering Space, human activities in Space, the International Space Station and amateur radio activities. They also followed special training programs on environment, Olympic education and a special program named "Kallipateiras." For the ARISS event, the neighbouring Primary schools of Peristeri were invited to participate (sixth class of each School). The total number of participants amounts to about 480 pupils. The pupils from the eight participating schools prepared questions and the 18th Dimotiko School chose 20 questions for the Space Talk. The Mayor and Vice Mayor accepted to host the ARISS event in the new City Hall amphitheatre. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. When someone travels to another country, he usually says that his home country is the most beautiful. Traveling in the universe, do you believe that the most beautiful planet is the earth? 2. You know that the names of the planets are those of ancient Greek Gods? What are your feelings now that you are communicating with the country of the twelve Gods of Olympus? 3. How will climate changes affect the earth in the future? 4. Is the job of an astronaut a difficult one? 5. Which are the necessary preparations before a spaceship sets off? 6. Would you live for ever in a space station or on the moon? 7. What are the necessary qualifications for someone who wishes to become an astronaut? 8. Why have you decided to be an astronaut? 9. Is there any pollution in space? 10. Would you like your family to be with you? 11. Can space teach us how to save the Earth? 12. How is it possible that your oxygen never ends up? 13. How do you spend your free time? 14. Have you ever seen a "black hole" in space? 15. How did you feel during the launch? 16. How and where do you sleep? 17. What is your research about? Is it difficult? 18. What would you do if an accident happened on the ISS? 19. What is Earth like from space? 20. What effect has zero gravity on your body? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Shiogama Daini Junior High School, Shiogama, Japan Thu 25 Mar 2010 11:37 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

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-03-13 17:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 13 Mar '10

13 Mar '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-03-13 17:00 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 is a go for Thur. 2010-03-15 13:30 UTC Contact will be on IRLP. 18 Dimotiko Scholeio Peristeriou, Peristeri (Athens), Greece, direct via SX1ISS Contact is a go for: 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 525. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 32. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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.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 2010-03-13 17:00 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 2010-03-10 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

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-03-10 05:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 10 Mar '10

10 Mar '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-03-10 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. Ikaruga Elementary School, Taishi Town, Hyogo, Japan, direct via 8J3NS Contact was successful: Tue 2010-03-09 07:28:19 UTC 73 deg (***) Simulation contact with Quintino Sella, Biella, Italy, direct via IZ1DBR Contact is a go for Thur. 2010-03-15 13:30 UTC Contact will be on IRLP. 18 Dimotiko Scholeio Peristeriou, Peristeri (Athens), Greece, direct via SX1ISS Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-03-16 11:37:49 UTC 25 deg Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 525. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 32. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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.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 2010-03-10 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 2010-03-10 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

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2010-03-08 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 08 Mar '10

08 Mar '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report March 8, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contacts An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled with Ikaruga Elementary School in Taishi Town, Hyogo, Japan on Tuesday, March 9 at 07:28 UTC. In the classroom, students learned about their local environment as well as that of the earth on a global scale, and studied environmental issues such as global warming. They also researched the ISS to prepare for this contact. This activity is a crew pick of JAXA astronaut Soichi Noguchi who is an alumnus of the school. An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled with 18 Dimotiko Scholeio Peristeriou in Athens, Attica Region, Greece on Tuesday, March 16 at 11:37 UTC. The contact was integrated in the school curriculum through astronomy and amateur radio lectures and special attention was given to the ISS regarding its role in humanity and science. The ISS courses were based on ESA's "ISS Education Kit." The amateur radio presentation included a demonstration of the equipment and its operation. 2. JAXA Astronaut Enjoys ARISS Contact with Alma Mater Expedition 22 astronaut Soichi Noguchi, KD5TVP participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with his alma mater, Hamasuka Junior High School, in Chigasaki City, Japan on Thursday, March 4. Approximately 300 attended the event and watched as fifteen students asked their questions. Three newspapers and three television stations, including Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) covered the event. 3. ARISS to Receive Boselli Award The "Associazione Italiana Radioascolto" A.I.R. (Italian Radio Listeners Association) has awarded the Boselli prize 2010 to the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program. The A.I.R. Board found that ARISS meets every requirement for the award, which is bestowed on "radio enthusiasts who promote the culture of radio, showing the importance of radio communications to hundreds of young students in Italy, Europe and beyond, spreading the use of radio from the forefront of science in the vast outer space down to small classrooms." The prize will be delivered on May 8 in Faenza during the A.I.R. annual meeting. 4. Astronaut Training Status On Monday, March 15, astronaut Paolo Nespoli, IZ0JPA will take part in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) simulated contact with students from Quintino Sella, Biella, Italy. The contact is slated for approximately 13:30 UTC. Audio will be available on IRLP. This training session is a terrestrial-based amateur radio contact using ARISS equivalent equipment. A Russian training session was held with astronaut Tracy Caldwell, KF5DBF which covered the use of ARISS equipment. Caldwell will fly with Expedition 23 in April. Photos of the session are available on the Energia Web site: http://www.energia.ru/en/news/news-2010/photo_02-27.html

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Ikaruga Elementary School, Taishi Town, Hyogo, Japan
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 07 Mar '10

07 Mar '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Ikaruga Elementary School, Taishi Town, Hyogo, Japan, on 9 March. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 07:28 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and 8J3NS. The contact should be audible over Japan and adjacent areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in Japanese. Ikaruga Elementary school is located in the west of the Taishi-cho where was famous place with Shotokutaishi. Souichi Noguchi graduated this school. Participants will ask as many of the following questions (translated) as time allows: 1. Feelings when going out from the space platform to space were how? 2. Is it a living in the space platform and what kind of thing is a serious thing? 3. What kind of thing is to have been impressed when going to space? 4. Will you have thought it is dangerous though it is thought that going to space is serious? What kind of thing was the best critical? 5. What is it a space ration and a recommended best menu? 6. Did you see UFO in the space platform?Does the space alien think that it is? 7. What kind of thing is to think that you may become an astronaut? 8. Is "Harmony" related to Shotokutaishi's teaching though Mr./Ms. Noguchi's New year's writing was seen? 9. Wasn't there homesickness? 10. How does it eat meal? 11. Does strike a fire in space? 12. How do you see the meteoric swarm when seeing from space? 13. What one do you see from ISS besides the earth? 14. What did you think became an astronaut? 15. What is bearing it in mind every day? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): Simulation contact with Quintino Sella, Biella, Italy Thur. 15 Mar 10 13:30 UTC Contact will be on IRLP. 18 Dimotiko Scholeio Peristeriou, Peristeri (Athens), Greece Tue 16 Mar 10 11:37 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

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-03-05 18:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 05 Mar '10

05 Mar '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-03-05 18:30 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. Hamasuka Junior High School, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa, Japan, direct via 8J1SN Contact was successful: Thu 2010-03-04 10:09:39 UTC 23 deg (***) Ikaruga Elementary School, Taishi Town, Hyogo, Japan, direct via 8J3NS Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-03-09 07:28:19 UTC 73 deg Simulation contact with Quintino Sella, Biella, Italy, direct via IZ1DBR Contact is a go for Thur. 2010-03-15 13:30 UTC Contact will be on IRLP. 18 Dimotiko Scholeio Peristeriou, Peristeri (Athens), Greece, direct via SX1ISS (***) Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-03-16 11:37:49 UTC 25 deg (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 524. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 32. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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.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 2010-03-05 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 2010-03-05 18:00 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

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-03-03 23:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-03-03 23:30 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. Hamasuka Junior High School, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa, Japan, direct via 8J1SN Contact is a go for: Thu 2010-03-04 10:09:39 UTC 23 deg Ikaruga Elementary School, Taishi Town, Hyogo, Japan, direct via 8J3NS (***) Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-03-09 07:28:19 UTC 73 deg (***) Simulation contact with Quintino Sella, Biella, Italy, direct via IZ1DBR (***) Contact is a go for Thur. 2010-03-15 13:30 UTC (***) Contact will be on IRLP. (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 523. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 32. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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.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 2010-03-03 23:30 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 2010-02-03 03:00 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

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Hamasuka Junior High School, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa, Japan
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Hamasuka Junior High School, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa, Japan,on 4 March. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:09 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and 8J1SN. The contact should be audible over Japan and adjacent areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in Japanese. Hamasuka Junior High School was established at 1975. Our school has 546 students (15 classes). Souichi Noguchi graduated from our school. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What kind of scenery is in space it now? 2. Is Japan seen from space really bright? 3. Is the earth seen from space, and what tune do you imagine by yourself? 4. What is the most serious to decide to go to space? 5. How much gravity hangs when the space shuttle leaves the ground? 6. What do you do until arriving at the space platform in the rocket? 7. What feelings did it become at the first time? 8. Is it based in space on what time? 9. How is the temperature of the space platform going? 10. How much is not there space suit like an oven or weight? 11. Do it live in space, and do not it get drunk? 12. Do you injure in space? 13. How do it become if the junk ball is thrown out in space? 14. Is it true though read as the living in space in 40 years or 50 years with the book? 15. When returning from space to the earth, what is the most serious thing? 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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2010-03-01 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 01 Mar '10

01 Mar '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report March 1, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contact Expedition 22 astronaut Soichi Noguchi, KD5TVP will participate in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with Hamasuka Junior High School in Chigasaki City, Kanagawa, Japan on Thursday, March 4. This is a direct contact and is scheduled for 10:09 UTC. Noguchi is an alumnus of the school. 2. Timothy Creamer Chats with Doncaster Students via ARISS Contact On Thursday, February 25, Timothy Creamer, KC5WKI spoke with Doncaster Primary School students in Doncaster, Victoria, Australia via an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact. The connection was made through telebridge ground station VK4KHZ in Queensland. Two hundred fifty guests attended the event and watched as the students asked nineteen questions of the on-orbit astronaut. The students were involved in many activities leading up to the contact in their Physics, Space, Geography, and English classes. During one such activity, the students researched a place in the solar system and created a short television program for the intergalactic travel show "Postcards." 3. ARISS Annual Report 2009 Posted The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Annual Report 2009 has been posted to the AMSAT Web site. See: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/Papers/Annual%20Reports/ARISS_Annual_Repor… 4. ARISS News on Amateur Radio Newsline The February 26, Amateur Radio Newsline Report 1698 includes one item about the ARISS program. The "Ham Radio in Space" article summarizes the ARISSat Design Review meeting held in Orlando, Florida. See: ftp://ftp.arnewsline.org/quincy/News/news.txt

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