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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-22 02:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 21 Jun '10

21 Jun '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-22 02:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Russian school contact, direct via RW3WWW/6 (***) 2010-06-22 20:15 UTC Asahi Manabiya, Owariasahi, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2OA Contact is a go for: Wed 2010-06-23 13:01:10 UTC 22 deg (***) Russian school contact, direct via TBD 2010-06-25 16:58 UTC Russian school contact, direct via TBD 2010-06-27 16:18 UTC Quebec Rangers, Southern Quebec, Canada, via ON4ISS Contact is a go for: Fri 2010-07-02 19:45:05 UTC 89 deg Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 541. 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 2010-06-22 02:00 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 2010-06-08 04:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf **************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. **************************************************************************** Exp. 23 on orbit Aleksandr Skvortsov Mikhail Korniyenko RN3BF Tracy E. Caldwell KF5DBF Exp. 24 on orbit (***) Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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2010-06-21 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 21 Jun '10

21 Jun '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report June 21, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contacts Asahi Manabiya in Owariasahi, Aichi, Japan, has been scheduled for a direct Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Wednesday, June 23 at 12:48 UTC. Asahi Manabiya is a volunteer club with approximately 50 members which hopes to pique children's interest in natural science including electrical and electronic phenomena through this ARISS activity. Quebec Rangers, southern Quebec, Canada has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Friday, July 2 at 19:45 UTC via telebridge station ON4ISS in Belgium. Canadian Rangers are dedicated, knowledgeable members of the Army and reflect the diversity of the communities they belong to. Many Canadian Rangers are Aboriginal and there are a total of 23 different languages spoken. Easily recognized by their red sweatshirts and ball hats, the Canadian Rangers play an important role in advancing public recognition of Canada's Inuit, First Nations and Métis. 2. ARISS International Team Meeting Held The monthly Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) teleconference was held with the International Partners on Tuesday, June 15. Discussions included ARISS elections, the Columbus Module equipment status and an update on ARISSat-1 progress. Minutes have been posted to the ARISS Web site. See: https://www.rac.ca/ariss/arisstel2010-06-15.htm 3. ARISS News on Amateur Radio Newsline On June 18, the Amateur Radio Newsline Report 1714 included three ARISS related stories. An item was posted under Radio Celebrations that covers the upcoming 2010 Boy Scout Jamboree at Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia to be held from July 26 to August 4. The Boy Scouts of America radio station K2BSA will be set up and several amateur radio activities are planned, including a possible link-up with the ISS. Under Ham Radio in Space is a story, "Three Hams in Next ISS Crew" which talks about the recently launched Expedition 24 crew, as well as another posting, "AMSAT Hamvention Videos Posted On-Line," that provides a link to the recent videos, one of which is an update on ARISSat-1. To view the article, see: ftp://ftp.arnewsline.org/quincy/News/news.txt 4. QST Covers ARISS Activities The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) July QST carried an article called "European IARU Member-Societies Exhibit in European Parliament." It talks about using amateur radio with the ISS to interest youth in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The ARRL monthly journal has a circulation of 150,000.

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-19 21:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 19 Jun '10

19 Jun '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-19 21:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Russian school contact, direct via TBD 2010-06-22 20:15 UTC Asahi Manabiya, Owariasahi, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2OA Contact is a go for: Wed 2010-06-23 12:48:03 UTC 29 deg Russian school contact, direct via TBD 2010-06-25 16:58 UTC Russian school contact, direct via TBD 2010-06-27 16:18 UTC Quebec Rangers, Southern Quebec, Canada, via ON4ISS (***) Contact is a go for: Fri 2010-07-02 19:45:05 UTC 89 deg (***) Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 541. 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 2010-06-14 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 2010-06-08 04:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf **************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. **************************************************************************** Exp. 23 on orbit Aleksandr Skvortsov Mikhail Korniyenko RN3BF Tracy E. Caldwell KF5DBF Exp. 24 on orbit (***) Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-14 23:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 14 Jun '10

14 Jun '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-14 23:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Russian school contact, direct via TBD (***) 2010-06-22 20:15 UTC (***) Asahi Manabiya, Owariasahi, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2OA Contact is a go for: Wed 2010-06-23 12:48:03 UTC 29 deg Russian school contact, direct via TBD (***) 2010-06-25 16:58 UTC (***) Russian school contact, direct via TBD (***) 2010-06-27 16:18 UTC (***) Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 541. 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 2010-06-14 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 2010-06-08 04:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf **************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. **************************************************************************** Exp. 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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2010-06-14 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 14 Jun '10

14 Jun '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report June 14, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contact Asahi Manabiya, located in Owariasahi, Aichi, Japan, has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Wednesday, June 23 at 12:48 UTC. Asahi Manabiya is a volunteer club with approximately 50 members. It hopes to pique children's interest in natural science including electrical and electronic phenomena through this ARISS activity. 2. Astronaut Caldwell-Dyson Speaks with ISIS Andrea Ponti via ARISS On Monday, June 7, students from ISIS Andrea Ponti in Gallarate, Varese, Italy, linked up with on-orbit astronaut Tracy Caldwell-Dyson, KF5DBF via an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact. An audience of more than 250 students, teachers and visitors, located in several classrooms and connected by multimedia screens, were present for the contact. ARISS mentor Francesco De Paolis, IK0WGF introduced the event and ARISS activities with a presentation via phone line. The event was distributed via webcast and was covered by the local media and newspapers. This contact was the final event of several cross-curricular activities involving different school subjects including Science, History, Geography, Math, Information Technology and English. 3. ARISS News on Amateur Radio Newsline On June 11, the Amateur Radio Newsline Report 1713 included a short story titled, "Radio from Space: Astroham Congratulates WIA on its 100th Anniversary." The article is about Tracy Caldwell-Dyson's ARISS contact during the WIA's anniversary dinner in which she sent greetings and talked about the advancements in communications over the years. A link to the audio is provided. To view the article, see: ftp://ftp.arnewsline.org/quincy/News/news.txt 4. Astronaut Training Status Astronaut Tom Marshburn, KE5HOC is scheduled to receive ARISS basic operations training on July 12.

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-11 15:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 11 Jun '10

11 Jun '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-11 15:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Asahi Manabiya, Owariasahi, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2OA (***) Contact is a go for: Wed 2010-06-23 12:48:03 UTC 29 deg (***) Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 541. 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 2010-06-11 15:30 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 2010-06-08 04:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf **************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. **************************************************************************** Exp. 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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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-08 04:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 07 Jun '10

07 Jun '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-08 04:30 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. ISIS Andrea Ponti, Gallarate, Varese, Italy, direct via I2JRY Contact was successful: Mon 2010-06-07 09:40:17 UTC 67 deg (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 541. (***) 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 2010-06-08 04:30 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 2010-06-08 04:30 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf **************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. **************************************************************************** Exp. 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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2010-06-07 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 07 Jun '10

07 Jun '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report June 7, 2010 1. Tracy Caldwell-Dyson Holds ARISS Contact with Italian Students On Saturday, June 5, Expedition 23/24 astronaut Tracy Caldwell-Dyson, KF5DBF took part in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with students, ages 6 - 10, attending Istituto Comprensivo Camaiore - Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado "M. Rosi," in Camaiore, Italy. ARISS mentor Francesco De Paolis, IK0WGF introduced the event and ARISS activities with a presentation via phone line to an audience of more than 150 students, teachers, visitors and media. Caldwell-Dyson managed to answer the students' 20 questions with enough time left for an exchange of greetings and thanks. The ARISS contact highlighted the students' science lessons covering space and radio communications. Regional media and newspapers such as RAI3 Toscana and Il tirreno covered the event. 2. ARRL Article on WIA Celebration and ARISS Contact The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) posted a story about the WIA (Wireless Institute of Australia) centenary dinner which included an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with students from Canberra. To view the article, see: http://www.arrl.org/news/australia-students-celebrate-wia-centenary-with-ar… The story was also published in the ARRL Letter: http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter?issue=2010-06-03#toc03

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-06 20:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 06 Jun '10

06 Jun '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-06 20:00 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. Istituto Comprensivo Camaiore - Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado “M. Rosi”, Camaiore, I- 55043, Italy, direct via IZ5QCL Contact was successful: Sat 2010-06-05 10:21:29 UTC 84 deg (***) ISIS Andrea Ponti, Gallarate, Varese, Italy, direct via I2JRY Contact is a go for: Mon 2010-06-07 09:40:17 UTC 67 deg Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 540. (***) 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 2010-06-06 20:00 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 2010-06-06 20:00 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 back on earth. Congratulations to on a job well done! (***) 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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Upcoming ARISS contact with ISIS Andrea Ponti, Gallarate, Varese, Italy
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 05 Jun '10

05 Jun '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at ISIS Andrea Ponti, Gallarate, Varese, Italy on 07 June. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 09:40 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between OR4ISS and I2JRY. The contact should be audible over Italy and adjacent area. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. The Technical Industrial State Institute (ITIS) was established on 1st October 1959, in Gallarate, as a textile course with its head office in Giovane Italia square. From 1961, the School opens the Telecommunication specialization. Later, in 1964, the Industrial Electronics specialization and in 1969-70 the Electrotechnics specialization are added. In 1999 the Aeronautics Constructions course starts and in 2004 even the Industrial Computer Science. The school is attended by 1000 students aged 14-19. For teaching activities there are 16 laboratories, a library, a main hall, two gyms and outdoor sports facilities. Inside the school the amateur ARI Radio Club IQ2GM. The school is also owner of the callsign I2JRY. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. How does the Earth appear from Space? 2. Have you been scared when you went into Space for the first time? 3. How long have you been in Space? 4. Do you miss your family? 5. What do you usually eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner? 6. Is it difficult to get used to gravity after the return to the Earth? 7. What exactly is your role in the crew? 8. Is it fun to live without gravity? 9. How many hours per day do you sleep onboard the ISS? 10. How many hours per day do you work? 11. How do you have a wash? Can you take a shower? 12. How long does it take to go into orbit from Earth? 13. How long does it take to build a new Space Shuttle? 14. What happens if you fall sick? Could a doctor from Earth go up to the ISS? 15. How long does a mission last? 16. How long have you studied for doing this job? 18. How do you communicate with your family? 19. What is your typical daily routine? 20. When you were a child, did you wish for becoming an astronaut? 21. What is the most beautiful thing in Space? 21. Is it difficult to become an astronaut? 23. What kind of problems do you usually have on board the ISS? 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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