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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-04-28 23:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-04-28 23:00 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. European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium, Special event (European School Brussels II, Brussels, Belgium): IARU Region 1 Exhibition in European Parliament Brussels, telebridge via LU1CGB Contact was successful: Tue 2010-04-27 12:53:25 UTC 34 deg (***) Nippon Boy Scout Amateur Radio Club, Mitaka-shi, Japan, direct via JA1YSS Contact is a go for Tue 2010-05-04 15:09:01 UTC 32 deg Ulru, Russia, direct via TBD (***) Contact is a go for: Fri 2010-05-07 18:40 UTC (***) Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC, telebridge via VK4KHZ Contact is a go for: Sat 2010-05-08 17:01:07 UTC 87 deg Kursk, Russia, direct via TBD (***) Contact is a go for: Sun 2010-05-09 16:50 UTC (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 532. (***) 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 2010-04-28 23:00 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 2010-04-28 23:00 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 Exp. 23 on orbit Aleksandr Skvortsov Mikhail Korniyenko RN3BF Tracy E. Caldwell KF5DBF **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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NEEMO 14
by Graham Lawton G7EVY 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Hi all, NOAA run an undersea research base called Aquarius. An upcoming mission starting May 4th is 'NASA Space Simulation & Training, NEEMO 14'. The base runs live webcams. For details of the mission (and access to the video feeds when the mission is underway), please see the following link: http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/2010/schedule.htm 73, Graham Graham Lawton G7EVY ARISS Audio Distribution Co-ordinator Skype: wizarduk ARISS Twitter Updates: ARISS_status

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2010-04-26 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 26 Apr '10

26 Apr '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report April 26, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contacts An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for an IARU (International Amateur Radio Union) Region 1 Exhibition in European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday, April 27 at 12:53 UTC via telebridge station LU1CGB in Argentina. Students from European School Brussels II have been invited to visit the European Parliament for this special event. An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Nippon Boy Scout Amateur Radio Club in Mitaka-shi, Japan on Tuesday, May 4 at 15:09 UTC. The Japan Boy Scouts have an amateur radio club, JA1YSS and study amateur radio station operations. The boys look forward to speaking with JAXA astronaut Soichi Noguchi, a former Boy Scout. The Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum (NASM) in Washington, D.C. has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Family Day, Saturday, May 8 at 17:01 UTC via VK4KHZ in Australia. The Education Division of NASM is recruiting the young people who will participate in the contact. Generally, Boy Scouts and other groups are involved with this activity. The Museum draws approximately 30,000 on this Saturday in May. 2. Caldwell-Dyson Speaks with Houston School via ARISS On Monday, April 19, Expedition 23 astronaut Tracy Caldwell-Dyson, KF5DBF participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with students from Jessup Elementary School in Houston, Texas. The connection was made through telebridge station WH6PN in Hawaii. Prior to the contact, ARISS was incorporated into science, math, and language arts classes and children prepared 20 questions for the astronaut. Caldwell-Dyson answered them all as a crowd, filling the school's gymnasium, listened in. Several newspapers also attended and covered the event. 3. ARISS International Team Meeting Held The monthly ARISS International Team teleconference was held on Tuesday, April 20. Topics of discussion included an update on the radio equipment for the Columbus Module and an ARISSat-1 status. Minutes have been posted. See: https://www.rac.ca/ariss/arisstel2010-04-20.htm 4. Astronaut Training Status On Monday, April 19, astronauts Kevin Ford and Shane Kimbrough received an overview of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program, followed by a Basic Ops session with Kimbrough. Both astronauts are scheduled to fly on future ISS expeditions.

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ARISS - Contact Notification
by Graham Lawton G7EVY 25 Apr '10

25 Apr '10

Please join us in listening to the ISS contact with the European Parliament Special Event, Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday 27th April at 12:53 UTC. This will be a telebridge and the Ground Station will be LU1CGB. Audio from this contact will be fed into the IRLP 'Discovery' Reflector (9010) and the EchoLink *AMSAT* (101377) and *JK1ZRW* (277208) servers. IRLP and Echolink 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. For your information, when any ARISS event is supported through the IRLP "Discovery" Reflector 9010, audio is also automatically streamed to the Internet. It is then available via the 'Discovery' Reflector's companion web site www.discoveryreflector.ca . Once on its main page, select "Audio Library" (left sidebar). The prompt to join the audio stream is posted at the top of this page. You can access the URL directly at www.discoveryreflector.ca:8000/listen.pls The audio on the Internet can be delayed by anything up to two minutes. ** 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 European School Brussels II, Brussels, Belgium
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 24 Apr '10

24 Apr '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium, Special event (European School Brussels II, Brussels, Belgium): on 27 April. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 12:53 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and LU1CGB. The contact should be audible over portions of South America. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. The European School Brussels II is situated near the heart of Brussels and serves the families of civil servants working with the European Commission, the European Parliament, the European Institutions and also NATO. There are more than 3000 boys and girls aged 3-18, from 11 of the European Union countries in our school, which is divided into a Primary and a Secondary section. Lessons are delivered through 8 different language sections - each student receiving instruction in their mother tongue and, as they progress through the school, partly in a second language. This chance to participate in an ARISS project has been actively embraced by the Science faculty and it is here where the opportunities for curricular integration are gaining momentum. In our 1st Year Secondary (typically aged 11) students study forces, gravity, weight and basic ideas about 'fields'. In the 2nd Year, studies of the Solar System, and well beyond, link directly to the Shuttle missions and the International Space Station. In Year 7 (the final Baccalaureate year, when most students are aged 18) the Physics section on 'Gravitational Fields' is mainly about the mechanics of planetary and satellite motion. Topics (and questions) are often presented within the context of NASA and ESA missions. Because of the high profile of the location of the event - at the European Parliament Building in Brussels - there is considerable scope to raise awareness through media coverage especially as we are the 'model' schooling for Europe. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. Do you sweat in the Space? What happens with the dirty laundry? 2. Do you do special exercises or eat specific food in order to maintain your physical condition during your travel in space? 3. Being so far away from Earth, how do you keep in contact with friends and family and do you keep track of current issues and if you do, do they affect you in any way? 4. What's the effect of zero gravity on cell growth? If cell growth is slower, would people live longer and would fewer people get cancer? 5. What do you do in your spare time? 6. I have heard that from space you can recognize Belgium because its highways are lit at night? Is this true? What else do you recognize? 7. How do you protect the space station from space debris? 8. Did your character change since you came to the ISS? How do you handle differences of opinion? 9. If a member of the crew unexpectedly gets ill, is there anyone on board with a medical education? Can he be treated like on earth? (eg. injections) 10. Have your experiments had results that are relevant for us on earth? Which effects do they have on our daily life? 11. How do you navigate in space? How can you reach the ISS precisely with a space shuttle? 12 Do you have more fear in space than on earth? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): Nippon Boy Scout Amateur Radio Club, Mitaka-shi, Japan, Tue, 4 May 2010 15:09 UTC Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC, Sat 8 May 2010 17:01 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 2010-04-24 04:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 24 Apr '10

24 Apr '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-04-24 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. European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium, Special event (European School Brussels II, Brussels, Belgium): IARU Region 1 Exhibition in European Parliament Brussels, telebridge via LU1CGB Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-04-27 12:53:25 UTC 34 deg Nippon Boy Scout Amateur Radio Club, Mitaka-shi, Japan, direct via JA1YSS (***) Contact is a go for Tue 2010-05-04 15:09:01 UTC 32 deg (***) Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC, telebridge via VK4KHZ (***) Contact is a go for Option #1: Sat 2010-05-08 17:01:07 UTC 87 deg (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 531. 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 2010-04-24 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 2010-04-21 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. 22 on orbit Oleg Kotov Soichi Noguchi KD5TVP Timothy J. Creamer KC5WKI Exp. 23 on orbit Aleksandr Skvortsov Mikhail Korniyenko RN3BF Tracy E. Caldwell KF5DBF **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Take a look at my photos on Facebook
by Nigel Gunn 21 Apr '10

21 Apr '10

I set up a Facebook Profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First, you need to join Facebook! Once you join, you can also create your own profile. Thanks, Nigel To join Facebook, please follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=750836146&k=3ZETZXV6ST6G6BD1YJ22SUXUT6BAX3W… Already have an account? Add this email address to your account http://www.facebook.com/n/?e=sarex%40amsat.org&c=7a84cfdc60baf18e5313546375… was invited to join Facebook by Nigel Gunn. If you do not wish to receive this type of email from Facebook in the future, please click on the link below to unsubscribe. http://www.facebook.com/o.php?k=6ca79f&u=100000884721967&mid=239588bG5af345… Facebook's offices are located at 1601 S. California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304.

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-04-21 05:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 21 Apr '10

21 Apr '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-04-21 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. Jessup Elementary, Houston, Texas, telebridge via WH6PN Contact was successful: Mon 2010-04-19 18:43:42 UTC 85 deg (***) European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium, Special event (European School Brussels II, Brussels, Belgium): IARU Region 1 Exhibition in European Parliament Brussels, telebridge via LU1CGB Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-04-27 12:53:25 UTC 34 deg Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 531. (***) 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 2010-04-21 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 2010-04-21 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. 22 on orbit Oleg Kotov Soichi Noguchi KD5TVP Timothy J. Creamer KC5WKI Exp. 23 on orbit Aleksandr Skvortsov Mikhail Korniyenko RN3BF Tracy E. Caldwell KF5DBF STS-131 on orbit Alan G. Poindexter James P. Dutton KE5HOE Richard A. Mastracchio KC5ZTE Clayton C. Anderson KD5PLA Dorothy M. Metcalf-Lindenburger KE5DAT Stephanie D. Wilson KD5DZE Naoko Yamazaki KE5DAS **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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2010-04-19 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 19 Apr '10

19 Apr '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report April 19, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contacts An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Jessup Elementary School in Houston, Texas on Monday, April 19 at 18:43 UTC. This will be a telebridge connection through ground station WH6PN in Hawaii. The school has integrated the ARISS activity into the school curriculum, specifically focusing on science, math, and language arts instruction across the pre-kindergarten to the fourth grade level. An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for an IARU (International Amateur Radio Union) Region 1 Exhibition in European Parliament Brussels on Tuesday, April 27 at 12:53 UTC via telebridge station LU1CGB in Argentina. Students have been invited to visit the European Parliament for this special event. 2. ARISS - Poland School Contact Successful On Monday, April 12, Expedition 22/23 astronaut Soichi Noguchi, KD5TVP participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with students attending Edward Abramowski Technical and Comprehensive Schools Complex No. 3 in Katowice, Poland. The school prepared for the contact by incorporating ARISS into lesson plans covering Geography, Physics, IT and Electronics. Eleven questions were answered and Noguchi expressed his condolences to the school on the death of their president. 3. Astronaut Training Status Astronauts Kevin Ford and Shane Kimbrough will receive an overview of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program on Monday, April 19. Both astronauts are scheduled to fly on future ISS expeditions.

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ARISS - Contact Notification
by Graham Lawton G7EVY 17 Apr '10

17 Apr '10

Please join us in listening to the ISS contact with Jessup Elementary, Houston, Texas. This will be atelebridge via WH6PN. Contact is a go for: Mon 19th April at 18:43 UTC. 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 Schedule as of 2010-04-16 18:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 16 Apr '10

16 Apr '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-04-16 18:00 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. Jessup Elementary, Houston, Texas, telebridge via WH6PN Contact is a go for: Mon 2010-04-19 18:43:42 UTC 85 deg Watch for possible Echolink and IRLP coverage. European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium, Special event (European School Brussels II, Brussels, Belgium): IARU Region 1 Exhibition in European Parliament Brussels, telebridge via LU1CGB (***) Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-04-27 12:53:25 UTC 34 deg (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 530. 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 2010-04-16 18:00 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 2010-04-13 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 Exp. 23 on orbit Aleksandr Skvortsov Mikhail Korniyenko RN3BF Tracy E. Caldwell KF5DBF STS-131 on orbit Alan G. Poindexter James P. Dutton KE5HOE Richard A. Mastracchio KC5ZTE Clayton C. Anderson KD5PLA Dorothy M. Metcalf-Lindenburger KE5DAT Stephanie D. Wilson KD5DZE Naoko Yamazaki KE5DAS **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Most Hams in Space at one time?
by Thomas McGrane 16 Apr '10

16 Apr '10

Hi jim, and you wonder why the world hates us. There is no air in space when we lay claim to our "Airspace" Thankfully, reagan had the foresight to promote the "International" space station to promote peace among nations. Everybody wants to rule the world.....now space! Strength through Peace Dont "Think Tank"......Think Peace! pat >------- Original Message ------- >From : Jim Shorney[mailto:jshorney@inebraska.com] >Sent : 4/15/2010 10:36:10 PM >To : n2oeq(a)aceweb.com >Cc : >Subject : RE: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Most Hams in Space at one time? > >On Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:28:51 -0700, Thomas McGrane wrote: >Seems typical to me that the federal government would set a precedent in which they encourage licenses in space which I assumed to be free >space. Why should anyone require a license off the planet? In normal (i.e. non-emergency) circumstances, a licenced amateur radio station may legally communicate only with another licenced amateur radio station. Space is no different than the open sea or international airspace in that respect. 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.S.A. TR7/RV7/R7A/L7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C/L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! "Give a man a URL, and he will learn for an hour; teach him to Google, and he will learn for a lifetime." HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ http://radiojim.exofire.net http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney http://www.nebraskaghosts.org

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Jessup Elementary, Houston, Texas
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 15 Apr '10

15 Apr '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Jessup Elementary, Houston, Texas on 19 April. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 18:43 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be via telebridge between NA1SS and WH6PN. The contact should be audible over Hawaii 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. Jessup Elementary is a small school that has served the community for over 30 years. The school's motto is "The sky is the limit." Jessup has many supplemental programs to enrich the regular curriculum, including ESL/Bilingual, Gifted and Talented, Title 1, and Special Education programs. The Space Station contact has been integrated into the school's curriculum by essay contests and poster drawings. The relevance of spaceflight to the subjects of science, math and language arts has been made clear to our students during their preparation for the contact, and will be an exciting, immediately-relevant, hands-on educational experience during the contact itself. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. How do you make contact with Earth? 2. What happens if you can't land the space shuttle in Florida? 3. What's different between a space shuttle and a rocket? 4. What's the hardest thing to do in space? 5. How do you feel during takeoff? 6. What's in the cupola? 7. What will be your favorite part of the mission? 8. Have you ever made a mistake on the ship? 9. I heard your muscles shrink in space. Is that true? 10. When do you have to wear a space suit? 11. How do you prepare food? 12. How long does it take to get to space? 13. How do you become an astronaut? 14. Why did you choose to be an astronaut? 15. How do you sleep in space? 16. How many robots are in the space shuttle? 17. How long does it take to get used to living in space? 18. How many people can live on the space station at once? 19. What do you see when you look out the window? 20. What is the easiest part of your mission? 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 2010-04-13 04:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-04-13 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. Abramowski School (Zespol Szkol Technicznych i Ogolnoksztalcacych nr 3 w Katowicach) Katowice PL 40-645, Poland, direct via SN0ISS Contact was successful: Mon 2010-04-12 06:53:50 UTC 73 deg (***) Jessup Elementary, Houston, Texas, telebridge via WH6PN Contact is a go for: Mon 2010-04-19 18:43:42 UTC 85 deg Watch for possible Echolink and IRLP coverage. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 530. (***) 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 2010-04-13 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 2010-04-13 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 Exp. 23 on orbit Aleksandr Skvortsov Mikhail Korniyenko RN3BF Tracy E. Caldwell KF5DBF STS-131 on orbit Alan G. Poindexter James P. Dutton KE5HOE Richard A. Mastracchio KC5ZTE Clayton C. Anderson KD5PLA Dorothy M. Metcalf-Lindenburger KE5DAT Stephanie D. Wilson KD5DZE Naoko Yamazaki KE5DAS **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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2010-04-12 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 12 Apr '10

12 Apr '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report April 12, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contact An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Jessup Elementary School in Houston, Texas on Monday, April 19 at 18:43 UTC. This will be a telebridge connection through ground station WH6PN in Hawaii. The school has incorporated the ARISS activity into its curriculum, specifically focusing on science, math, and language arts instruction across the pre-kindergarten to fourth grade levels. 2. Astronaut Timothy Creamer Speaks with Italian Students via ARISS On Tuesday, April 6, on-orbit astronaut Timothy Creamer, KC5WKI participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with students from Scuola Primaria De Gasperi in Bari, Italy. The contact was held at the Cittadella Mediterranea della Scienza, which was designed to stimulate interest of the general public and especially youth, in fields of science and technology. To prepare for the contact, students studied principles of radio communications and space missions and were given a presentation on ARISS by ARISS mentor Francesco De Paolis, IK0WGF. The event drew an audience of more than 100 students, teachers and guests as well as members of the media. The contact audio and video were distributed throughout Europe and America by webcast, receiving 500 connections. 3. ISS Ham Debrief Held with Astronaut Jeff Williams Expedition 21/22 astronaut Jeff Williams, KD5TVQ participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) debrief session on Friday, April 9. The feedback he provided on the ISS Ham radio equipment and school contacts will help the ARISS team improve program operations. 4. ARISSat Presentation to be Given at Dayton Hamvention Dayton Hamvention 2010 will be held at the Hara Arena Complex in Dayton, Ohio on May 14 - 16. The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT) will both man exhibit booths at the event. Gould Smith, WA4SXM, AMSAT Project Manager for ARISSat-1, plans to give a presentation at the AMSAT Forum titled, "Getting ARISSat-1 Ready to Fly." The Dayton Hamvention is an internationally attended amateur radio convention that draws crowds of 25,000 annually. For more information on Dayton Hamvention 2010, go to: http://www.hamvention.org/ 5. Four Women in Space Hold Amateur Radio Licenses Shuttle STS-131 launched on April 5, carrying three women into space: Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, KE5DAT, Stephanie Wilson, KD5DZE and JAXA astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, KE5DAS. Upon docking with the ISS, they joined Expedition 23 crew member Tracy Caldwell-Dyson, KF5DBF. This was the first time that four women have been in space, and all are licensed hams. Caldwell-Dyson will participate in her first Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with Jessup Elementary School in Houston on April 19.

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Abramowski School, Katowice, Poland
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 11 Apr '10

11 Apr '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Abramowski School, Katowice, Poland on 12 April. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 06:53 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between OR4ISS and SN0ISS. The contact should be audible over Poland 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. Edward Abramowski Technical and Comprehensive Schools Complex no. 3 in Katowice (in short: Abramowski School no 3 in Katowice) was established in the year 1945 as a secondary school with one faculty - photography and technology. Later it was incorporated into the Silesian Technology Centre in Katowice. It was only in 1950 that the school became a separate teaching unit with graduates from the faculty of photography. Courtesy of intensive efforts of its headmaster and teachers, in the year 1956 the school received its own building in the district Katowice-Piotrowice which remains in its possession until today. At present, we offer our students two faculties: Photography and IT Electronics. Our Schools Complex is formed not only by the Technical High School, but also a Comprehensive School with teaching programmes covering mathematics and IT as well as journalism and photography. On the other hand, the Technical High School has classes specializing in electronics and photography profiles. Abramowski School is a modern institution with a well-qualified staff, boasting excellent educational base and equipment. We regularly modernize our facilities. Students of our school take new challenges very willingly. They take part in many knowledge-based competitions and contests, where they often win high positions. Abramowski School also has a tradition in the field of radio contact. Our School Amateur Radio Club SP9ZHQ was established in 1999 and since then has been active on many bands. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What is the temperature outside the space station? 2. How do you recognize the seasons? 3. What kind of entertainment do you have on the space station? 4. What do you do in your free time? 5. Do you listen to music? If yes, what kind of music do you listen to? 6. Does the sun look different out there in the Universe than from the Earth? 7. What was the most surprising and fascinating thing about your first space flight? 8. What do you eat during your expedition? 9. How do you prepare your meals? 10. How long does it take to walk through the whole ship in weightless condition? 11. How often do you get your food supply from the Earth? 12. How does it feel when you see the earth from the space station? 13. Can you see earth's city lights in the night? 14. Does weightless condition have any side effects on your system? 15. How long did it take to get used to living in weightless condition? 16. How fast do you fly in space? 17. Why did you become an astronaut? 18. How did you start your career as an astronaut? 19. Where do you take air from at the station and for how long is it sufficient? 20. How long have you been there so far? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Jessup Elementary, Houston, Texas, Mon 19 April 10 18:43 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 2010-04-08 19:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-04-08 19:00 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. Abramowski School (Zespol Szkol Technicznych i Ogolnoksztalcacych nr 3 w Katowicach) Katowice PL 40-645, Poland, direct via SN0ISS Contact is a go for: Mon 2010-04-12 06:53:50 UTC 73 deg Jessup Elementary, Houston, Texas, telebridge via WH6PN (***) Contact is a go for: Mon 2010-04-19 18:43:42 UTC 85 deg (***) Watch for possible Echolink and IRLP coverage. (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 529. 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 2010-04-08 19:00 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 2010-04-07 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. 22 on orbit Oleg Kotov Soichi Noguchi KD5TVP Timothy J. Creamer KC5WKI Exp. 23 on orbit Aleksandr Skvortsov Mikhail Korniyenko RN3BF Tracy E. Caldwell KF5DBF STS-131 on orbit Alan G. Poindexter James P. Dutton KE5HOE Richard A. Mastracchio KC5ZTE Clayton C. Anderson KD5PLA Dorothy M. Metcalf-Lindenburger KE5DAT Stephanie D. Wilson KD5DZE Naoko Yamazaki KE5DAS **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-04-07 18:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-04-07 18:00 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. Scuola primaria De Gasperi, Noicattaro, I-70016. Italy, direct via IZ7EVR Contact was successful: Tue 2010-04-06 10:47:42 UTC 83 deg (***) Abramowski School (Zespol Szkol Technicznych i Ogolnoksztalcacych nr 3 w Katowicach) Katowice PL 40-645, Poland, direct via SN0ISS Contact is a go for: Mon 2010-04-12 06:53:50 UTC 73 deg Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 529. (***) 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 2010-04-07 18:00 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 2010-04-07 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. 22 on orbit Oleg Kotov Soichi Noguchi KD5TVP Timothy J. Creamer KC5WKI Exp. 23 on orbit Aleksandr Skvortsov Mikhail Korniyenko RN3BF Tracy E. Caldwell KF5DBF STS-131 on orbit Alan G. Poindexter James P. Dutton KE5HOE Richard A. Mastracchio KC5ZTE Clayton C. Anderson KD5PLA Dorothy M. Metcalf-Lindenburger KE5DAT Stephanie D. Wilson KD5DZE Naoko Yamazaki KE5DAS **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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ARISS - Contact Notification
by Graham Lawton G7EVY 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Sorry for the short notice on this. We didn't think we'd be able to cover this contact until a short time ago. Please join us in listening to the ISS contact with Scuola primaria De Gasperi, Noicattaro, I-70016. Italy, direct via IZ7EVR Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-04-06 10:47:42 Audio from this contact will be fed into the IRLP 'Discovery' Reflector (9010) and the EchoLink *AMSAT* (101377) and *JK1ZRW* (277208) servers. IRLP and Echolink audio is generally transmitted around 15 minutes prior to the contact taking place so that you can hear some of the preparation that occurs. There is also a webcast available at http://it.justin.tv/cittadella 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. For your information, when any ARISS event is supported through the IRLP "Discovery" Reflector 9010, audio is also automatically streamed to the Internet. It is then available via the 'Discovery' Reflector's companion web site www.discoveryreflector.ca . Once on its main page, select "Audio Library" (left sidebar). The prompt to join the audio stream is posted at the top of this page. You can access the URL directly at www.discoveryreflector.ca:8000/listen.pls The audio on the Internet can be delayed by anything up to two minutes. ** 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 Schedule as of 2010-04-05 17:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-04-05 17:30 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. 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 Watch for audio and video live streaming at http://it.justin.tv/cittadella Abramowski School (Zespol Szkol Technicznych i Ogolnoksztalcacych nr 3 w Katowicach) Katowice PL 40-645, Poland, direct via SN0ISS (***) Contact is a go for: Mon 2010-04-12 06:53:50 UTC 73 deg (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 528. 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 2010-04-05 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 2010-04-01 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. 22 on orbit Oleg Kotov Soichi Noguchi KD5TVP Timothy J. Creamer KC5WKI Exp. 23 on orbit (***) Aleksandr Skvortsov Mikhail Korniyenko RN3BF Tracy E. Caldwell KF5DBF STS-131 on orbit and chasing the ISS (***) Alan G. Poindexter James P. Dutton KE5HOE Richard A. Mastracchio KC5ZTE Clayton C. Anderson KD5PLA Dorothy M. Metcalf-Lindenburger KE5DAT Stephanie D. Wilson KD5DZE Naoko Yamazaki KE5DAS **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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2010-04-05 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report April 5, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contact 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. Astronaut Soichi Noguchi Chats with Texas Students via ARISS Contact On Monday, March 29, Walnut Creek Elementary School students in Azle, Texas took part in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with JAXA astronaut Soichi Noguchi, KD5TVP. All 23 questions were answered with time for a two way "Goodbye." ARISS was integrated into the science curriculum as students researched space objects and gave presentations to their class. The youth also attended satellite communications demonstrations given by retired Lockheed employees and members of local radio clubs. On the day of the contact, a proclamation was read by an Azle City representative declaring it to be Space Day in Azle. Four television stations and one local newspaper covered the event and the audio was available on EchoLink. 3. HAMEX 2010 ARISS Exhibit HAMEX 2010, the largest RadioFest in Canada, was held on Saturday, March 27 in Toronto. AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) and ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) members attended the event and manned an exhibition booth which displayed two mini satellite communications stations as well as information boards with pictures of astronauts involved in the ARISS program. A large AMSAT banner was posted, along with two 7 foot posters on loan from the Canada Space Agency (CSA). CSA also provided handouts, stickers and various magnetic logos, which along with pamphlets describing AMSAT and the ARISS program, were distributed to the many visitors the exhibit attracted. The event was a success in generating interest in the ARISS program and the team was invited back next year.

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Scuola primaria De Gasperi, Noicattaro, Italy
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 05 Apr '10

05 Apr '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Scuola primaria De Gasperi, Noicattaro, Italy on 6 April. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:47 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between OR4ISS and IZ7EVR. The contact should be audible over Italy 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. Our school is a public primary school named after Alcide De Gasperi. It is attended by about 700 pupils, aged between 6 and 11 years. In addition to the compulsory activities, our school gives the opportunity to attend optional activities in the afternoon; these concern English language, music, sports, theatre, science, ecology, and other artistic and research activities. De Gasperi school would like to realize the contact with the ISS in occasion of the celebrations of the centenarian of the prize Nobel to Guglielmo Marconi. The contact site is located at “Cittadella Mediterranea della Scienza“ of Bari, promoted by University of Bari. The “Cittadella Mediterranea della Scienza” is a permanent structure whose main aim is to diffuse scientific culture and its related technologies. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. Which experiments are you carrying out during your mission? 2. Is it always dark in Space or do you have the alternation of day and night? 3. Do you see other planets from the ISS? 4. How does the coupling between the Soyuz and the ISS work? 5. Who is the pilot of the ISS? 6. Are your meals onboard the ISS similar to those on Earth? 7. Why do you wear the space suit outside the ISS? 8. Why is the ISS composed of many modules? 9. Where do you deposit your waste on the ISS? 10. At what time are the daily rest periods of the astronauts? 11. What does your daily working plan look like? 12. Is your cardiac rhythm in Space the same as on Earth? 13. How do you communicate with your relatives? 14. Why have you always to do physical training? 15. What is the actual size of the ISS? 16. What temperature is inside the ISS? 17. How do you produce the electric energy on the ISS? 18. Is it possible for a pet to live onboard the ISS? 19. Is it possible to use a mobile phone on the ISS? 20. How do you wash yourself? 21. Can the ISS avoid any impact with meteorites? 22. What are the steps to become an astronaut? 23. How long does the training before the mission to the ISS last? Watch for audio and video live streaming at http://it.justin.tv/cittadella 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 2010-04-03 19:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 03 Apr '10

03 Apr '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-04-03 19:00 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. 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 Watch for audio and video live streaming at http://it.justin.tv/cittadella (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 528. 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 2010-04-03 19:00 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 2010-04-01 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. 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 2010-04-01 18:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 01 Apr '10

01 Apr '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-04-01 18:00 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. Walnut Creek Elementary School, Azle, Texas, direct via WC5C Contact was successful: 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 528. (***) 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 2010-04-01 18:00 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 2010-04-01 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. 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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