January 2011 - Sarex (INACTIVE)

Upcoming ARISS contact with Adobe Bluffs Elementary School, San Diego, CA
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 31 Jan '11

31 Jan '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Adobe Bluffs Elementary School, San Diego, CA on 3 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 17:12 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and KJ6KDZ. The contact should be audible over the western US. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. Adobe Bluffs Elementary School (ABES) opened in 1992 and is located in the northwestern section of Rancho de Los Peñasquitos. It is a wonderful model of a neighborhood school and the pride and joy of the community. A caring, collaborative atmosphere has become its trademark. Building on a strong tradition of volunteerism and business support, a culture has been firmly established by the school community to work tirelessly, side by side to maximize student academic and social growth. The student population is ethnically and culturally diverse. Adobe Bluffs consistently receives recognition for its commitment to students and learning: * in 1998 and 2006 our school received the California Distinguished School Award. In 2010 Adobe Bluffs was ranked in the top tier of schools in California and had an API of 946. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. Can you bring your pets with you to space? 2. What does the food taste like? What "earth food" do you miss most? 3. What is the most important thing you want us to know about the ISS? 4. How long can an astronaut be in space? 5. Does the ISS ever change speed? How do you get your fuel and how much do you use? 6. Did you know when you were a kid that you wanted to be an astronaut? Why did you become an astronaut? 7. What is your biggest fear when you are up in space? 8. How many years of school and training did you have to become an astronaut? 9. What do you think will be the future of space travel? 10. How do you take care of astronauts with a medical condition? 11. What was the worst technical difficulty you have ever had in space? 12. In the station when the air conditioning broke, what was the temperature? 13. What is one of the most memorable things you have done in space? 14. After being in space for a long time, with hardly any gravity, does it feel awkward walking on earth again? 15. What are the pros and cons of having gravity? 16. If you get sick on board the International Space Station how are you treated and how do you recover? 17. What is you favorite exercise on the space craft? 18. What was your most exciting adventure in space? 19. Can you watch TV in space and what do you do when you get a break from working? 20. What does microgravity feel like and what is easier and harder to do? 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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2011-01-31 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 31 Jan '11

31 Jan '11

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report January 31, 2011 1. Upcoming School Contacts An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Arsaniq School in Kangiqsujuaq, Wakeham Bay, Quebec, Canada on Monday, January 31 at 19:26 UTC. Telebridge station LU8YY in Argentina will handle the radio connection. Students have learned about the ISS through videos, the internet and guest speakers. Collège Joseph Chassigneux, located in Vinay, France, has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Tuesday, February 1 at 07:02 UTC. Through this activity, teachers hope to expose students from mostly rural villages to the outside world. In French class, students have written articles for the school magazine about life on the ISS as well as items about their preparations for the radio contact. They have learned technical terms in English, built CW circuits in Physics and have studied continents and countries in Geography. Amateur radio operators plan to discuss the technical aspects of the contact with the youth. An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Buehl-Realschule Dornstadt in Dornstadt, Germany on Wednesday, February 2 at 07:32 UTC. Students have been introduced to wireless technology and have participated in related hands-on activities. In addition, workshops have been planned which will teach about the challenges faced in space travel. An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Adobe Bluffs Elementary School, San Diego, California on Thursday, February 3 at 17:12 UTC. Through projects and hands on activities, students have been learning about electromagnetic waves, astronomy and other space-related topics. 2. Paolo Nespoli Speaks with Marco da Melo Students via ARISS Istituto Comprensivo "Marco da Melo" in Mel, Belluno, Italy took part in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Tuesday, January 25. Astronaut Paolo Nespoli, IZØJPA answered the students' 21 questions over two ISS passes and exchanged greetings with the audience. Nearly 250 students, teachers and visitors were in attendance for the contact. Regional television RAI and local media and newspapers covered the event. Video streamed over the internet received over 50 connections. The ARISS contact was the featured event of a curriculum covering telecommunications, electrophysics and telegraphy. 3. Successful ARISS Contact with Polish School On Wednesday, January 26, astronaut Cady Coleman, KC5ZTH participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with students, ages 15 - 18, from Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica in Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland. Coleman answered 20 space-related questions posed to her by the youth. Approximately 150 students, teachers and guests were on hand for this event which was covered by several media outlets. In addition to the required science curriculum, the school sponsors astronomy and amateur radio clubs as well as featured activities such as this ARISS contact, in order to stimulate students' scientific interests. 4. Nelson County Area Technology Center Sponsors ARISS Contact On Friday, January 28, on-orbit astronaut Cady Coleman, KC5ZTH took part in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with Foster Heights Elementary School students in Bardstown, Kentucky. Nelson County Area Technology Center students operated the amateur radio equipment during the pass during which Coleman answered 16 questions. An audience of approximately 100 people attended the event, including a representative from the Kentucky Department of Education. Television stations and newspapers covered the contact. To view the Kentucky Standard article, go to: http://www.kystandard.com/content/foster-heights-students-use-amateur-radio… 5. Civitavecchia, Italy Students Radio ISS The primary school "Alessandro Cialdi" in Civitavecchia, Italy participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Saturday, January 29. ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli, IZ0JPA answered 17 questions posed by the students from "Autorità Portuale" in Civitavecchia (Port authority of Rome) where an audience of nearly 200 students, teachers, visitors and media gathered for the contact. Before the ISS call, ARISS mentor Francesco De Paolis, IK0WGF introduced the event with a presentation on the ARISS program. Regional and local media and newspapers covered the event and the video, streamed on the internet by AMSAT-Italia, received 60 connections. 6. AMSAT - ARISSat-1 Delivered to the ISS On January 27, ARISSat-1 was launched on Progress 41P and arrived at the ISS on Saturday, January 29. The satellite is expected to be deployed during a Russian EVA on February 16. The January 30 AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) News Service bulletin (ANS-030) included an update on ARISSat-1. "ARISSat-1 Arrives at the International Space Station" may be found at: http://amsat.org/pipermail/ans/2011/000482.html The AMSAT Web site has also been revised to include the latest information on ARISSat-1 with links to several news stories covering the satellite. See: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/index.php 7. ARRL Story on ARISSat-1 Launch The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) ran an item on the launch of ARISSat-1 aboard Progress 41P. See: http://www.arrl.org/news/arissat-1-blasts-off 8. Amateur Radio Newsline Covers ARISS On January 28, the Amateur Radio Newsline Report 1746 posted an item, "ARISSat-1 Set for Trip to the ISS" under its heading Ham Radio in Space. See: ftp://ftp.arnewsline.org/quincy/News/news.txt

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Buehl-Realschule Dornstadt, Dornstadt, Germany
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 31 Jan '11

31 Jan '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Buehl-Realschule Dornstadt, Dornstadt, Germany on 2 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 07:32 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between OR4ISS and DN1WOL/DL1WOL. The contact should be audible over portions of Europe. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. The Realschule Bühl is a secondary school grade 5 to 10 with 420 students in 18 classes. Student - teacher ratio is approximately 13 to 1. Our students finish school after 6 years with GCSEs in English, mathematics and German. In grade 7 they can choose between the following subjects: French, Home Economics, Design and Technology. Following, most students take an apprenticeship or go to a school of further education where they finish with the A-level. Bühl-Realschule is located in the south of Germany, in the federal state of Baden-Wuerttemberg, within the perimeter of the city of Ulm. Our host town Dornstadt has a growing population of about 9,500. Our school facilities include 18 classrooms as well as 3 science labs, a music room, an art center, 2 computer labs, a gym, a swimming pool and a cafeteria. A school exchange with our French partner city Coutras takes place every year. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What qualifications and skills do you need to become an astronaut? 2. Do you miss your family and can you talk to them? 3. What will you do if you get ill? 4. Do you sometimes argue with your colleagues? 5. Do you think there are other living beings in our universe? 6. What was your best experience as an astronaut? 7. How do you train for a flight? 8. Do you think living in universe is better than on Earth? 9. Is it exciting to see the Earth from the ISS? 10. Isn't it boring so far away from the Earth? 11. What do you have to do on board the ISS all day long? 12. Do you have a shower onboard the ISS? 13. How long does it take to fly from the Earth to the ISS? 14. Could you see the fireworks on New Year's Eve? 15. How much does it cost to fly from the Earth to the ISS? 16. Have you ever worked outside the ISS and what's the temperature outside the ISS? 17. Have you ever experienced a dangerous situation in space? 18. Can you see different planets? 19. How long do you have to stay on board? 20. How high above the Earth are you at the moment? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Adobe Bluffs Elementary School, San Diego, CA, direct via KJ6KDZ Thu, 3 Feb 2011, 17:12 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 2011-01-30 19:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 30 Jan '11

30 Jan '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-30 19:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Primary “Alessandro Cialdi”, Civitavecchia, Roma, Italy, direct via IKØWGF Contact was successful: Sat 2011-01-29 10:31:40 UTC 26 deg (***) Arsaniq School, Kangiqsujuaq, Waken Bay, Quebec, Canada, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for: Mon 2011-01-31 19:26:29 UTC 56 deg Watch for possible IRLP and Echolink coverage. (***) Collège Joseph Chassigneux, VINAY, France, direct via F6KJJ Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-02-01 07:02:11 UTC 28 deg Watch for possible IRLP and Echolink coverage. (***) Buehl-Realschule Dornstadt, Dornstadt, Germany, direct via DN1WOL/DL1WOL Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-02-02 07:32:55 UTC 60 deg Adobe Bluffs Elementary School, San Diego, CA, direct via KJ6KDZ Contact is a go for: Thu 2011-02-03 17:12:54 UTC 77 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 577. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-01-30 19:30 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 2011-01-30 19:30 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. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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[sarex] Upcoming ARISS contact with Collège Joseph Chassigneux, VINAY, France
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 30 Jan '11

30 Jan '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Collège Joseph Chassigneux, VINAY, France on 1 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 07:02 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between IR0ISS and F6KJJ. The contact should be audible over portions of Europe. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. The School "Joseph Chassigneux" is located in Vinay, south-east of France, between Grenoble and Valence, in the valley of the river «Isere», nearby the area of Vercors. The small school is surrounded by walnut trees. The pupils come mostly from the small neighbouring villages, so they essentially live in rural environment. There are 500 pupils and 36 teachers. The pupils aged from 11 to 15 attend traditional lessons of a French school. They take part in many cultural and sport activities at school and also outside the school. The students participating in the ARISS project worked on two subjects: Space and the radio. They organised Science Days at school, they built satellite models, water rockets, electronic devices and published a news paper explaining the project. Moreover, they participated twice in a hamradio exhibition in our region in order to present their project to the visitors. The ARISS contact will be the final step of the project on Space and the radio. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What's the maximum time you can stay onboard the ISS? 2. Is it likely to see UFO? 3. How do you cope if you're ill? 4. Do you sometimes see meteorites? 5. What does your job consist in at the moment? 6. Do you feel something special in weightless conditions? 7. What did you feel when you first saw the planet Earth from ISS? 8. Do you often leave the station to walk in Space? 9. What does it feel like to leave Earth to go to the ISS? 10. How do you cope with the toilets? 11. What was your first reaction when you walked into the ISS? 12. Do you carry out experiments on animals? 13. What do you do to entertain yourself? 14. Is it cold in Space? 15. What impressed you most when you came in Space? 16. How many times did you do an EVA and for how long? 17. How do you sleep in Space? 18. Do you catch the world's news from Space? 19. Isn't it difficult to eat in Space? 20. What sort of fixing do you do outside the ISS? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Buehl-Realschule Dornstadt, Dornstadt, Germany, direct via DN1WOL/DL1WOL Wed, 2 Feb 2011, 07:32 UTC 2. Adobe Bluffs Elementary School, San Diego, CA, direct via KJ6KDZ Thu, 3 Feb 2011, 17:12 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 with Arsaniq School, Kangiqsujuaq, Waken Bay, Quebec, Canada
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 29 Jan '11

29 Jan '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Arsaniq School, Kangiqsujuaq, Waken Bay, Quebec, Canada on 31 Jan. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 19:26 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and LU8YY. The contact should be audible over portions of Argentina. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. Kangiqsujuaq in the Inuit Inuktituk language means (Large Bay). Population 605 and is situated on Wakeham Bay, 10 km from the Hudson Strait. This community is in Nunavik at the top of the province of Quebec and is surrounded by majestic mountains above the 55th. Wakeham Bay was named after Capt. William Wakeham. In 1897 he led an expedition to determine if Hudson Strait was safe for navigation. The Inuit people harvest mussels in the winter. After the tide has receded, they cut holes in the sea ice and lower themselves through the holes to the ocean floor and crawl around on the ocean floor under the ice to harvest the mussels. Fishing and hunting is also a large part of their survival. In 1914 the Hudson Bay established a trading post. In 1960 the first school opened. Today copper and nickel is mined in the area. Attractions: Pingualuit National Park accessible from Kangiqsujuaq. Archaeological sites 15 km's from the village dating back 1200 years during the Dorset period, as well as remnants of semi-subterranean houses built by the Inuit of the Thule period, 800 years ago. Participants will ask as many of the following questions (translated) as time allows: 1. What made you want to become an astronaut? 2. What kind of research do you do and why? 3. What is the cost for one astronaut going to the space station? 4. How many space station related launches happen in a year? 5. How does it feel when you take off? 6. How do you spend your free time in space? 7. How long does it take for the shuttle to get to the space station? 8. Do the stars and moon look different from space? 9. Does your body feel pain without gravity? 10. What kind of food do you eat and who cooks? 11. How do you know if it is day or night in space? 12. Do the Northern Lights look different from space? 13. Have you done a spacewalk? 14. How hard is it to dress in space? 15. How do you take a shower in space? 16. What happens when you flush the toilet in space? 17. How often do you talk to your family? 18. Can you use the internet from space? 19. How long have you been in space? 20. How many people are on the space station right now? 21. Is the trip back home very different? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Collège Joseph Chassigneux, VINAY, France, direct via F6KJJ Tue, 1 Feb 2011 07:02 UTC 2. Buehl-Realschule Dornstadt, Dornstadt, Germany, direct via DN1WOL/DL1WOL Wed, 2 Feb 2011 07:32 UTC 3. Adobe Bluffs Elementary School, San Diego, CA, direct via KJ6KDZ Thu, 3 Feb 2011 17:12 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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ANS-028 Special Bulletin - NASA TV to Show Arrival of Progress Spacecraft at ISS
by JoAnne Maenpaa 29 Jan '11

29 Jan '11

SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-028.01 ANS Special Bulletin - NASA TV to Show Arrival of Progress Spacecraft at ISS AMSAT News Service Bulletin 028.01 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. January 28, 2011 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-028.01 The arrival of the Russian Progress-41 flight carrying the ARISSat-1 Amateur Radio Experiment to the International Space Station will be televised live via NASA TV starting at 8PM CST (UTC-6) on Saturday, January 29. The unpiloted flight of the Progress resupply craft is expected to automatically berth to the Pirs docking compartment at 8:40 p.m. CST. Expedition 26 Commander Scott Kelly and Flight Engineers Cady Coleman, Paolo Nespoli, Alexander Kaleri, Oleg Skripochka and Dmitry Kondratyev will be standing by during the automated docking manuevers. In addition to ARISSat-1, the cargo ship is carrying three tons of supplies for the crew members. ARISSat engineers will be meeting with Russian EVA specialists in Houston on Tuesday, February 1 to prepare for the February 16 deploy- ment of the satellite. For more information about the space station, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/station For NASA TV downlink, schedule and streaming video information, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/ntv Check the AMSAT Web Page http://www.amsat.org for the latest ARISSat-1 information, a copy of the Symposium Slides, and a color guide showing the transponder bandplan. [ANS thanks NASA for the above information] /EX

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-28 18:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 28 Jan '11

28 Jan '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-28 18:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Foster Heights Elementary sponsored by Nelson County Area Technology Center, Bardstown, Kentucky, direct via K4SSA Contact was successful: Fri 2011-01-28 16:14:04 UTC 28 deg (***) Primary “Alessandro Cialdi”, Civitavecchia, Roma, Italy, direct via IKØWGF Contact is a go for: Sat 2011-01-29 10:31:40 UTC 26 deg Arsaniq School, Kangiqsujuaq, Waken Bay, Quebec, Canada, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for: Mon 2011-01-31 19:26:29 UTC 56 deg Collège Joseph Chassigneux, VINAY, France, direct via F6KJJ Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-02-01 07:02:11 UTC 28 deg Buehl-Realschule Dornstadt, Dornstadt, Germany, direct via DN1WOL/DL1WOL Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-02-02 07:32:55 UTC 60 deg Adobe Bluffs Elementary School, San Diego, CA, direct via KJ6KDZ Contact is a go for: Thu 2011-02-03 17:12:54 UTC 77 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 576. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-01-28 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 2011-01-28 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. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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[sarex] Upcoming ARISS contact with Primary "Alessandro Cialdi", Civitavecchia, Roma, Italy
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 28 Jan '11

28 Jan '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Primary "Alessandro Cialdi", Civitavecchia, Roma, Italy on Jan 29. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:31 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between IR0ISS and IK0WGF. The contact should be audible over Italy. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in Italian. Primary school "Alessandro Cialdi" makes part of 2nd Learning District of Civitavecchia, is attended about 300 pupils aged 6 -11.The school was build in 1926 and named "Alessandro Cialdi", a Civitavecchia renowned citizen who lived from 1807 to 1882 and he was famous as Papal Navy commander, Head of the prestigious "Accademia dei Lincei". Besides curricular subjects (italian, maths, science, english, etc.) our pupils take part in specific projects, for the duration of one year, for instance the "Comenius" project called " Save the Planet", in cooperation with seven european schools. Participants will ask as many of the following questions (translated) as time allows: 1. Why your mission is named magisstra? 2. What is the aim of the mission? 3. What is your role on the ISS? 4. Why did you chose to the astronaut? 5. Are you happy to be an astronaut and fulfill this mission? 6. How it feels to live in zero gravity? 7. Were you excited at the time of launch? 8. Have you ever been out of the ISS? 9. How do you keep in training? 10. What do you do if break a part of the ISS? 11. In each spacecraft carries out his work or all do the same job? 12. What you saw and experienced on the ISS was as you had imagined? 13. What you see from the ISS so that fascinates you would like more time to stay on board? 14. Would you like your family could see the wonders that you see from the ISS? 15. How many and what personal effects you bring with you on the ISS? 16. Operate electronic objects in space? 17. It is true that you learn to do even small surgical operations? 18. In such a small area you are always in harmony among yourselves? 19. How to wash your clothes? 20. Do you think there are other forms of life on other planets besides earth? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Arsaniq School, Kangiqsujuaq, Waken Bay, Quebec, Canada, telebridge via LU8YY, Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:26 UTC 2. Collège Joseph Chassigneux, VINAY, France, direct via F6KJJ Tue 01 Feb 2011 07:02 UTC 3. Buehl-Realschule Dornstadt, Dornstadt, Germany, direct via DN1WOL/DL1WOL Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:32 UTC 4. Adobe Bluffs Elementary School, San Diego, CA, direct via KJ6KDZ Thu, 03 Feb 2011, 17:12 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 2011-01-27 04:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-27 04:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland, direct via SP7POS Contact was successful: Wed 2011-01-26 07:36:33 UTC 76 deg (***) Foster Heights Elementary sponsored by Nelson County Area Technology Center, Bardstown, Kentucky, direct via K4SSA Contact is a go for: Fri 2011-01-28 16:14:04 UTC 28 deg Primary “Alessandro Cialdi”, Civitavecchia, Roma, Italy, direct via IKØWGF (***) Contact is a go for: Sat 2011-01-29 10:31:40 UTC 26 deg (***) Arsaniq School, Kangiqsujuaq, Waken Bay, Quebec, Canada, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for: Mon 2011-01-31 19:26:29 UTC 56 deg Collège Joseph Chassigneux, VINAY, France, direct via F6KJJ Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-02-01 07:02:11 UTC 28 deg Buehl-Realschule Dornstadt, Dornstadt, Germany, direct via DN1WOL/DL1WOL Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-02-02 07:32:55 UTC 60 deg Adobe Bluffs Elementary School, San Diego, CA, direct via KJ6KDZ Contact is a go for: Thu 2011-02-03 17:12:54 UTC 77 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 575. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. +++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-01-27 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 2011-01-27 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. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-25 22:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 25 Jan '11

25 Jan '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-25 22:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Istituto Comprensivo “Marco da Melo”, Mel, Belluno, Italy, direct via I3XFY Contact was successful: Tue 2011-01-25 07:11:10 UTC 35 deg (***) Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland, direct via SP7POS Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-01-26 07:36:33 UTC 76 deg Foster Heights Elementary sponsored by Nelson County Area Technology Center, Bardstown, Kentucky, direct via K4SSA Contact is a go for: Fri 2011-01-28 16:14:04 UTC 28 deg Arsaniq School, Kangiqsujuaq, Waken Bay, Quebec, Canada, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for: Mon 2011-01-31 19:26:29 UTC 56 deg Collège Joseph Chassigneux, VINAY, France, direct via F6KJJ Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-02-01 07:02:11 UTC 28 deg Buehl-Realschule Dornstadt, Dornstadt, Germany, direct via DN1WOL/DL1WOL Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-02-02 07:32:55 UTC 60 deg Adobe Bluffs Elementary School, San Diego, CA, direct via KJ6KDZ Contact is a go for: Thu 2011-02-03 17:12:54 UTC 77 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 574. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-01-25 22:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2011-01-25 22:30 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. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-25 00:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 25 Jan '11

25 Jan '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-25 00:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Star City, Star City, Russia, direct via RT3F (***) Contact was successful: 2011-01-24 08:21 UTC (***) Sorry gang, we just learned of this one. (***) Istituto Comprensivo “Marco da Melo”, Mel, Belluno, Italy, direct via I3XFY Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-01-25 07:11:10 UTC 35 deg Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland, direct via SP7POS Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-01-26 07:36:33 UTC 76 deg Foster Heights Elementary sponsored by Nelson County Area Technology Center, Bardstown, Kentucky, direct via K4SSA Contact is a go for: Fri 2011-01-28 16:14:04 UTC 28 deg Arsaniq School, Kangiqsujuaq, Waken Bay, Quebec, Canada, telebridge via LU8YY (***) Contact is a go for: Mon 2011-01-31 19:26:29 UTC 56 deg (***) Collège Joseph Chassigneux, VINAY, France, direct via F6KJJ (***) Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-02-01 07:02:11 UTC 28 deg (***) Buehl-Realschule Dornstadt, Dornstadt, Germany, direct via DN1WOL/DL1WOL (***) Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-02-02 07:32:55 UTC 60 deg (***) Adobe Bluffs Elementary School, San Diego, CA, direct via KJ6KDZ (***) Contact is a go for: Thu 2011-02-03 17:12:54 UTC 77 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 573. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-01-25 00:30 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 2011-01-25 00:30 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. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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UPDATED RELEASE: Upcoming ARISS contact with Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 24 Jan '11

24 Jan '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland on 26 Jan. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 07:36 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between OR4ISS and SP7POS.The contact should be audible over portions of Europe. 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 Polish state secondary school, located in the south-eastern part of Poland. It is attended by about 540 students, aged 15-18 years. In addition to the main curriculum, the school offers a great variety of after classes optional activities, such as: sport, theatre, science, dance, first aid, astronomy and an amateur radio club. The school policy has always been to stimulate scientific interests, both through school subjects, extracurricular activities and the participation in scientific competitions in the field of Geography, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. We carry out many educational projects, the biggest is "Mathematical and Natural Science as the Key to the Understanding of the World". This project includes additional classes in Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. Many of our students after graduation start their higher education in science and develop a professional career in academic or scientific research. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. How is it like to live without gravity? 2. Have you ever experienced a solar storm? 3. How often have you get a contact with your family? 4. Which activity is the most difficult for you? 5. How do you prepare your food? 6. What do you think about Space trips? 7. Is it true that from the Space station you can see the Great Wall of China and the glows of lights above the biggest cities at night? 8. How do you manage with everyday life activities? 9. How do you bear such an isolation from society? 10. Is it comfortable to sleep on ISS? 11. Do you think that "another Earth" with conditions for human life exists? 12. What do the astronauts do in their leisure time and how much free time do they have? 13. Do the sunrises disturb you from taking a nap or a sleep? 14. What is your favourite drink? 15. Can you take books or magazines with you? 16. What do you have to do to get to the ISS? 17. What are you going to do when you come back on the Earth? 18. Does a lot of rubbish float in Space and is it dangerous for the astronauts? 19. What interesting atmospheric phenomena can you observe from the universe? 20. What are the holidays of your dreams? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Foster Heights Elementary sponsored by Nelson County Area Technology Center, Bardstown, Kentucky, direct via K4SSA Fri 28 Jan 2011 16:14 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 with Foster Heights Elementary, Bardstown, Kentucky
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 24 Jan '11

24 Jan '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Foster Heights Elementary sponsored by Nelson County Area Technology Center, Bardstown, Kentucky on 28 Jan. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 16:14 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and K4SSA. The contact should be audible over portions of the middle and eastern U.S. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. Foster Heights serves students in pre-school through fifth grade. We have 28 homeroom classrooms and several reading, math, speech, special needs and gifted/talented resource and interventionist teachers. Students receive related arts instruction in art, music, physical education, library and guidance. Our staff strives to fulfill the mission and vision of providing a strong academic program within a positive learning environment, in partnership with our families and community. We teach our students the responsible decision-making skills necessary for them to become productive citizens. Regular evaluation and support help ensure success. We provide instruction that meets the needs of all learners and prepare "Honorable, Understanding Successful, Knowledgeable, Independent, Empowered Students" to become life-long learners and contributing citizens of a changing society. Foster Heights is located in Bardstown, which is in Nelson County, Kentucky. Our school is within the city limits, but we are a county school. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What do the stars look like from space? 2. How far do you go into space? 3. What does it feel like to be in space? 4. How you make your food in space? 5. Have you ever lost anything in space? 6. What is your favorite thing to eat while in space? 7. What do you do for entertainment? 8. Are there windows that you can see out from? If so, what do you see? 9. What do you think space will look like in the future? 10. Why hasn't anyone walked on Mars? 11. Do you think humans will ever live on another planet? 12. Can you feel the heat from the sun? 13. How long does it take to launch into space? 14. How much force does it take for the spaceship to get off of the ground? 15. When you are in space and go to sleep, how do you sleep with no gravity? 16. Is your job fun? 17. What has been your best experience in space? 18. How do you use the bathroom in space? 19. What is the most exciting thing you have done in space? 20. What is the best and worst thing about being in space? 21. How do you take a shower and brush your teeth? 22. How many people are in the station with you? 23. Do you think there are more planets? 24. How many flags are on the moon? 25. What is it like not having gravity compared to having gravity? 26. When you were little kid, did you dream of being an astronaut? 27. What does it feel like when you are traveling through the layers of the atmosphere? 28. How far up in space are you right now, in miles? 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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2011-01-24 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 24 Jan '11

24 Jan '11

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report January 24, 2011 1. Upcoming School Contacts Istituto Comprensivo "Marco da Melo" in Mel, Belluno, Italy has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Tuesday, January 25 at 07:11 UTC. ARISS will be incorporated into the curriculum as students study and perform experiments involving telecommunications, electrophysics and telegraphy. Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica in Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Wednesday, January 26 at 07:36 UTC. The school is setting up an astronomy and amateur radio club for the students and there are plans for a series of lectures on astronautical engineering and astronomy. An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Foster Heights Elementary School in Bardstown, Kentucky on Friday, January 28 at 16:14 UTC. The Nelson County Area Technology Center will work with and sponsor a direct contact for Foster Heights Elementary. The children will participate in hands-on activities to learn about space, satellites, electricity and radio communications. 2. Two Italian Schools Experience ARISS Contact On Tuesday, January 18, two Italian schools, "Istituto Comprensivo Ladispoli" and Middle School "Corrado Melone", located in Ladispoli, Rome, Italy participated in a joint Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with Paolo Nespoli, IZ0JPA. Twenty-eight space-related questions were answered and greetings exchanged over two ISS passes. ARISS mentor Francesco De Paolis, IK0WGF introduced the event and presented the ARISS program to an audience of 250 students, teachers and visitors. National Television (RAI NEWS 24 hours), local media and newspapers covered the event. The contact was the highlight of a curriculum covering space, geography and telecommunications. 3. Expedition 24 Crew Debrief Session An ARISS debrief session was held with Expedition 24 crewmembers Doug Wheelock, KF5BOC and Shannon Walker, KD5DXB on Tuesday, January 18. The feedback they provided on the ISS Ham radio equipment and school contacts will aid the ARISS team in updating its program procedures. 4. ARISS International Meeting Held The monthly ARISS International Team meeting was held on Tuesday, January 18. Topics of discussion included the upcoming face to face meeting and a status on the Columbus module equipment as well as ARISSat-1. Minutes have been posted. See: https://www.rac.ca/ariss/arisstel2011-01-18.htm 5. Space Daily Article Includes ARISSat-1 SpaceDaily.com talks about ARISSat-1 at the end of its article about planned Russian EVAs from the ISS. See: http://tinyurl.com/6jeqf5b 6. QST Covers ARISS News The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) February QST has ARISS members Lou McFadin, Gould Smith, and others on a beautiful full-color cover with ARISSat. The article on pages 30-33 talks about the ARISS Team, ARISSat and how to work through the satellite. It has a boxed in area of ideas for how teachers might integrate ARISSat into the curriculum. In addition, 80% of the "Media Hits" column talks about astronaut Doug Wheelock's activities with schools and individual hams that got publicized. The column starts off with: "Without a doubt, the biggest Amateur Radio news in the end of 2010 was the activity of Colonel Doug Wheelock aboard the International Space Station." The column gives many examples of PR. It then says, "All of these [contacts] were reported in the news along with 400 schoolchildren at the Holy Family Catholic School who made contact, reported in The Daily Sentinel (CO) and on KJCT television." There is also a short piece in the "In Brief" column about Commander Doug Wheelock, KF5BOC, returning to Earth after making radio contacts during his 160 days on orbit. The ARRL monthly journal has a circulation of 156,000. 7. AMSAT Posts Update on ARISSat-1 On January 23, the AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) News Service bulletin (ANS-023) gave an update on ARISSat-1 which included its readiness for launch and its latest Safety Review. "ARISSat-1 Loaded Aboard Progress-41P for Launch on January 28" may be found at: http://amsat.org/pipermail/ans/2011/000479.html The AMSAT Web site has also been updated with ARISSat news. See: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/index.php 8. ARRL Article on NASA's NanoSail-D The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) posted a story about NASA asking ham radio operators to listen on 437.270 MHz for the signal of the NanoSail-D satellite released on January 19 and send reports to the NanoSail-D dashboard. The full story, "NASA Seeks Amateur Radio Operators' Aid to Listen for Nanosatellite's Beacon Signal" may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter?issue=2011-01-20#toc04 9. Amateur Radio Newsline on ARISS On January 21, the Amateur Radio Newsline Report 1745 posted an item, "ARISSat-1 Update" under its heading Ham Radio in Space. See: ftp://ftp.arnewsline.org/quincy/News/news.txt

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[sarex] Upcoming ARISS contact at Istituto Comprensivo "Marco da Melo", Mel, Belluno, Italy
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 24 Jan '11

24 Jan '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Istituto Comprensivo "Marco da Melo", Mel, Belluno, Italy on 25 Jan. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 07:11 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between IR0ISS and I3XFY. 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 Italian. Our school is a state institute (primary and middle) and is meant for students aged 6 to 14 years old. It has about 250 students. Its name " Marco da Melo" comes from a historic character ( a painter ) of the 16th century. The school is situated in a wide valley, Val Belluna ( the valley of Belluno ). All the subjects included in the national regulations for this age bracket are taught: Italian, History, Geography, Science, Maths, foreign languages, Art, Music and I.T.. Some technological workshops have been started up for three years and for the students of the last school year with the help of the radio amateurs of the local radio club of Feltre. Themes related to telecommunication are dealt experiments of electrophysics are carried out as well as CW tests. Footage and slides related to the world of the radio are shown. Participants will ask as many of the following questions (translated) as time allows: 1. What do you miss more of the earth? 2. It's wonderful to be in contact with all that the technology? 3. Could you describe to us what you see from ISS? 4. What are you working at the moment? 5. What do you feel in weightlessness? 6. Is it useful to work in weightlessness? 7. How did you feel the first time in space? 8. How does it feel to see the earth from space? 9. How does it feel to wear a space suit? 10. How does it feel never to touch the ground? 11. What do you feel when you take off? 12. What your first work done onboard of ISS? 13. Do you always get along with one another? 14. Did you bring anything from the earth to space? 15. Do you miss your family? 16. Have you got any free time? 17. It feels more take-off or return to the ground? 18. Is it exciting to know that you are helping mankind? 19. When you working onside the I.S.S. are you afraid to drift in space? 20. What is the most important rule on I.S.S.? 21. Would you like to bring your family with you in space? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland, direct via SP7POS Wed 26 Jan 2011 07:36 UTC 2. Foster Heights Elementary sponsored by Nelson County Area Technology Center, Bardstown, Kentucky, direct via K4SSA Fri 28 Jan 2011 16:14 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 2011-01-21 18:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 21 Jan '11

21 Jan '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-21 18:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Istituto Comprensivo “Marco da Melo”, Mel, Belluno, Italy, direct via I3XFY Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-01-25 07:11:10 UTC 35 deg Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland, direct via SP7POS Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-01-26 07:36:33 UTC 76 deg Foster Heights Elementary sponsored by Nelson County Area Technology Center, Bardstown, Kentucky, direct via K4SSA Contact is a go for: Fri 2011-01-28 16:14:04 UTC 28 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 572. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-01-20 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 2011-01-19 20:30 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. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Next group of drawing winners - AMSAT Paypal widget
by Andrew Glasbrenner 21 Jan '11

21 Jan '11

Greetings and happy new year everyone, We've randomly selected the next group of prize winners from those that have donated via the Paypal widget. For every $250 dollars raised we randomly pick a donor to receive a prize from the AMSAT prize closet. Thank you to all that have donated to pay for the construction of ARISSat-1 and the beginning of the AMSAT-Fox project. ARISSat-1 is featured in this month's QST, and AMSAT-Fox is described by the VP Engineering in the current issue of the AMSAT Journal. Our winners are: $1750-$2000 Robert Benton W7VB $2000-$2250 Kevin Schuchmann WA6FWF $2250-$2500 Nigel Gunn W8IFF I've BCC'ed the winners on this email. Please contact Martha at martha(a)amsat.org or call 1 888 322 6728 and she will tell you what prizes are available and get them on the way to you. Thanks for all the donations, and especially to those who have posted the widget to their own pages. If you have an amateur radio website or blog, you too can help AMSAT raise the money required to pay for construction of these two satellites. by adding the widget code to your site. You can even add it to your QRZ.com entry. Contact me at KO4MA(a)amsat.org for details. See the widget at www.amsat.org. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Operations

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-20 23:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 20 Jan '11

20 Jan '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-20 23:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Istituto Comprensivo “Marco da Melo”, Mel, Belluno, Italy, direct via I3XFY Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-01-25 07:11:10 UTC 35 deg (***) Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland, direct via SP7POS Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-01-26 07:36:33 UTC 76 deg (***) Foster Heights Elementary sponsored by Nelson County Area Technology Center, Bardstown, Kentucky, direct via K4SSA Contact is a go for: Fri 2011-01-28 16:14:04 UTC 28 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 572. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-01-20 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 2011-01-19 20:30 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. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-19 20:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 19 Jan '11

19 Jan '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-19 20:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland, direct via SP7POS Contact was unsuccessful: Tue 2011-01-18 12:03:03 UTC 67 deg (***) Watch for rescheduled time. (***) Corrado Melone, Ladispoli and Istituto Comprensivo Ilaria Alpi, district Roma, Italy, direct via IKØUSO Contact was successful: Tue 2011-01-18 13:37:57 UTC 46 deg (***) Should be simulcast on http://www.livestream.com/AMSAT_Italia Istituto Comprensivo “Marco da Melo”, Mel, Belluno, Italy, direct via I3XFY Contact is on hold for: Tue 2011-01-25 07:11:10 UTC 35 deg and may be rescheduled. (***) Collège Joseph Chassigneux, VINAY, France, direct via F6KJJ Contact is on hold for: Tue 2011-01-25 10:21:38 UTC 37 deg and may be rescheduled. (***) Foster Heights Elementary sponsored by Nelson County Area Technology Center, Bardstown, Kentucky, direct via K4SSA Contact is on hold for: Fri 2011-01-28 16:14:04 UTC 28 deg and may be rescheduled. (***) 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 572. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-01-19 20:30 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 2011-01-19 20:30 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. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-18 03:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 18 Jan '11

18 Jan '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-18 03:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland, direct via SP7POS Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-01-18 12:03:03 UTC 67 deg Corrado Melone, Ladispoli and Istituto Comprensivo Ilaria Alpi, district Roma, Italy, direct via IKØUSO Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-01-18 13:37:57 UTC 46 deg Should be simulcast on http://www.livestream.com/AMSAT_Italia Istituto Comprensivo “Marco da Melo”, Mel, Belluno, Italy, direct via I3XFY (***) Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-01-25 07:11:10 UTC 35 deg (***) Collège Joseph Chassigneux, VINAY, France, direct via F6KJJ (***) Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-01-25 10:21:38 UTC 37 deg (***) Foster Heights Elementary sponsored by Nelson County Area Technology Center, Bardstown, Kentucky, direct via K4SSA (***) Contact is a go for: Fri 2011-01-28 16:14:04 UTC 28 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 570. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-01-15 19:30 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 2011-01-15 19:30 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. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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2011-01-17 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 17 Jan '11

17 Jan '11

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report January 17, 2011 1. Upcoming School Contacts Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica in Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Tuesday, January 18 at 12:03 UTC. The school is setting up an astronomy and amateur radio club for the students and there are plans for a series of lectures on astronautical engineering and astronomy. Two Italian schools, Corrado Melone and Ilaria Alpi, located in Ladispoli, Italy have been scheduled for a joint Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Tuesday, January 18 at 13:37 UTC. At Ilaria Alpi, students have learned about space, space exploration, the ISS, astronauts' preparation for space flight and radio and telecommunications. Corrado Melone has integrated the contact into lesson plans covering science, Information Technology and geography in order to stimulate the youth's interest in science and space research. 2. Japanese Contact Successful Tsutsujigaoka Minami Elementary School in Akishima, Tokyo, Japan participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with on-orbit astronaut Cady Coleman, KC5ZTH on Wednesday, January 12. An audience of approximately 250 students and parents watched as the youth posed 14 questions to the astronaut. Three magazines and a newspaper covered the event. 3. ARISS Contact with Italian Students On Wednesday, January 12, two Italian schools, Istituto Comprensivo Marco Polo-Viani and Istituto delle Suore Mantellate di Viareggio located in Viareggio, Lucca, Italy experienced an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact. Nearly 150 people were present for the event and listened as Paolo Nespoli, IZØJPA spoke with the children, answering 15 of their questions. The contact highlighted a science, technology and space curriculum. 4. Nespoli Speaks with Italian Youth via ARISS On Saturday, January 15, students attending the Istituto Comprensivo Via Toscana 2 in Civitavecchia, Italy took part in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli, IZØJPA. Nespoli answered 12 questions during the first ISS pass. On the following pass, he completed the students' questions and exchanged greetings with Italian Space Agency President Enrico Saggese. Nespoli also talked about the importance of school contacts as well as the 10th anniversary of ARISS contacts in both Italian and English. The event was attended by three hundred people and was covered by national television and other media. 5. Russian Article on ARISSat Energia posted a story on its Web site about ARISSat-1/Radioskaf-V. The story, with photos, may be viewed at: http://www.energia.ru/en/news/news-2010/news_12-31.html 6. AMSAT Posts Update on ARISSat-1 On January 16, the AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) News Service bulletin (ANS-016) included a status report on ARISSat-1. "ARISSat-1 Update" may be found at: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/archive/amsat-bb/48hour/msg83313.html

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Corrado Melone, Ladispoli and Istituto Comprensivo Ilaria Alpi, district Roma, Italy
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 16 Jan '11

16 Jan '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Corrado Melone, Ladispoli and Istituto Comprensivo Ilaria Alpi, district Roma, Italy on 18 Jan. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 13:38 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between IR0ISS and IK0USO. 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 Italian. Our school "Istituto Comprensivo Ladispoli" is located in Ladispoli, a town by the sea with 40000 inhabitants, 45 km far from Rome. It provides education for 1,105 pupils - boys and girls- in the age range 3-14. Most of the classrooms are in the new building of Via Varsavia while some of the students attend lessons in the classrooms in other buildings and in different locations of the town. We also have a gym, a teacher room, a school library, a school hall, some laboratories, an ICT room, an Art room, a Music room. The Middle School "Corrado Melone" is in Ladispoli, in province of Rome. In this school there are about 1200 students. Age 11 - 14. The teachers will explain students what space stations are and the activities performed by astronauts. We are also interested in meeting the radio amateurs to illustrate their activities to the students. Participants will ask as many of the following questions (translated) as time allows: 1. What are the main aims of your mission? 2. How did you decide to be an astronaut? 3. What do you want to discover or to do in particular on board I.S.S.? 4. What do your family and your friends think about your job? 5. When you were our age, did you think of becoming an astronaut? Was it always your dream? 6. How long did your training to participate in this mission last? 7. How did you spend Christmas time? 8. How is the earth seen from the space? 9. Do you ever think aliens can be observing you? 10. How long does the spaceship take to make an orbit around the earth? 11. When you see the Earth from the space, what do you think about our planet? 12. Have you ever been afraid of space? 13. What are the spacesuits made of? 14. Which things you see or do in the space fascinate you more? 15. What did you have to do in order to prepare for this mission? 16. What's the temperature outside the station? 17. What is the training of an astronaut like? 18. What is the most dangerous moment during the mission, the take-off or the landing? 19. Is the sound of the human voice different in the space? 20. Which projects do you carry out on board? 21. What does the Earth look like from space? 22. What is it living in a small place like the Space shuttle? 23. How long does it take to get to space? 24. What do you eat and drink? 25. Are there any laboratories on the ISS to carry out scientific experiments? 26. How do you shave without gravity? 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 with Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 16 Jan '11

16 Jan '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland on 18 Jan. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 12:03 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between OR4ISS and SP7POS Our school is a Polish state secondary school, located in the south-eastern part of Poland. It is attended by about 540 students, aged 15-18 years. In addition to the main curriculum, the school offers a great variety of after classes optional activities, such as: sport, theatre, science, dance, first aid, astronomy and an amateur radio club. The school policy has always been to stimulate scientific interests, both through school subjects, extracurricular activities and the participation in scientific competitions in the field of Geography, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. We carry out many educational projects, the biggest is "Mathematical and Natural Science as the Key to the Understanding of the World". This project includes additional classes in Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. Many of our students after graduation start their higher education in science and develop a professional career in academic or scientific research. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. How is it like to live without gravity? 2. Have you ever experienced a solar storm? 3. How often have you get a contact with your family? 4. Which activity is the most difficult for you? 5. How do you prepare your food? 6. What do you think about Space trips? 7. Is it true that from the Space station you can see the Great Wall of China and the glows of lights above the biggest cities at night? 8. How do you manage with everyday life activities? 9. How do you bear such an isolation from society? 10. Is it comfortable to sleep on ISS? 11. Do you think that "another Earth" with conditions for human life exists? 12. What do the astronauts do in their leisure time and how much free time do they have? 13. Do the sunrises disturb you from taking a nap or a sleep? 14. What is your favourite drink? 15. Can you take books or magazines with you? 16. What do you have to do to get to the ISS? 17. What are you going to do when you come back on the Earth? 18. Does a lot of rubbish float in Space and is it dangerous for the astronauts? 19. What interesting atmospheric phenomena can you observe from the universe? 20. What are the holidays of your dreams? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Corrado Melone, Ladispoli and Istituto Comprensivo Ilaria Alpi, district Roma, Italy, direct via IKØUSO Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:37 UTC Should be simulcast on http://www.livestream.com/AMSAT_Italia 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 2011-01-15 19:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 15 Jan '11

15 Jan '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-15 19:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Istituto Comprensivo Via Toscana 2 Civitavecchia, Roma, Italy, direct via IKØWGF Contact was successful: Sat 2011-01-15 09:02:16 UTC 47.0 deg (***) Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland, direct via SP7POS Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-01-18 12:03:03 UTC 67 deg Corrado Melone, Ladispoli and Istituto Comprensivo Ilaria Alpi, district Roma, Italy, direct via IKØUSO Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-01-18 13:37:57 UTC 46 deg Should be simulcast on http://www.livestream.com/AMSAT_Italia 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 570. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-01-15 19:30 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 2011-01-15 19:30 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. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-14 22:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 14 Jan '11

14 Jan '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-14 22:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Istituto Comprensivo Via Toscana 2 Civitavecchia, Roma, Italy, direct via IKØWGF Contact is a go for: Sat 2011-01-15 09:02:16 UTC 47.0 deg Should be simulcast on http://www.livestream.com/AMSAT_Italia Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland, direct via SP7POS Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-01-18 12:03:03 UTC 67 deg Corrado Melone, Ladispoli and Istituto Comprensivo Ilaria Alpi, district Roma, Italy, direct via IKØUSO Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-01-18 13:37:57 UTC 46 deg Should be simulcast on http://www.livestream.com/AMSAT_Italia (***) 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 569. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-01-14 22:00 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 2011-01-13 03:00 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf **************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. **************************************************************************** Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-13 03:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-13 03:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Tsutsujigaoka Minami Elementary School in Akishima City (Tokyo), Japan, direct via 8J1TME Contact was successful: Wed 2011-01-12 08:08:20 UTC 26.7 deg (***) Istituto Comprensivo Marco Polo-Viani Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy, and Istituto Suore Mantellate, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy direct via IZ5PVC Contacts were successful: Wed 2011-01-12 10:54:52 UTC 79.3 deg (***) Istituto Comprensivo Via Toscana 2 Civitavecchia, Roma, Italy, direct via IKØWGF Contact is a go for: Sat 2011-01-15 09:02:16 UTC 47.0 deg Should be simulcast on http://www.livestream.com/AMSAT_Italia Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland, direct via SP7POS Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-01-18 12:03:03 UTC 67 deg Corrado Melone, Ladispoli and Istituto Comprensivo Ilaria Alpi, district Roma, Italy, direct via IKØUSO Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-01-18 13:37:57 UTC 46 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 569. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-01-13 03:00 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 2011-01-13 03:00 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf **************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. **************************************************************************** Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Istituto Comprensivo Via Toscana 2 Civitavecchia, Roma, Italy
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 11 Jan '11

11 Jan '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Istituto Comprensivo Via Toscana 2 Civitavecchia, Roma, Italy on 15 Jan. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 09:02 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between IR0ISS and IK0WGF. The contact should be audible over Italy. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in Italian. Istituto Comprensivo Via Toscana 2" is middle school located in Civitavecchia, near Rome. The school was named Ennio Galice, one of its best teachers as well as a well-known painter. The present school is the result of the union of two pre-existing ones and today, with its five branches, it operates on a very large area, is attended by 750 students from the age of 3 to 14. Thanks to experienced teachers, sensitive towards social as well as environmental problems our students have always been willing to be involved in projects concerning wide ranging themes. Participants will ask as many of the following questions (translated) as time allows: 1. MagISStra is the name of your mission. Why this name? 2. Is this your first journey in the space? 3. When you were a kid, did you dream to be a spaceman? 4. For you being a astronaut is job or a passion? 5. Which secondary school did you attend? 6. According to you, what is the best secondary school, to become astronauts? 7. Who is your astronaut idol? 8. How big is the ISS? 9. What kind of researches are you doing in the ISS now? 10. Did the results of researches done in the ISS find application on earth? 11. What kind of benefits will your journey in the space take for the human being? 12. Heard of a project for studying the stem cell in the space, in this moment in the ISS is there any scientist studying for it? 13. What is your favorite activity in the ISS? 14. How do you feel when you watch the earth from the space? 15. What is the most beautiful thing you saw from the space? 16. How do you spend your free time when you are in the space? 17. Can you play basket, football or other sports inside the ISS? 18. What about you relation with your mates of the mission? 19. Do you calculate of the orbits of meteorites passing near the earth? 20. Which mission will you do in the future? NOTE: This contact should be simulcast on http://www.livestream.com/AMSAT_Italia. Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1.. Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland, direct via SP7POS Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:03 UTC 2. Corrado Melone, Ladispoli and Istituto Comprensivo Ilaria Alpi, District Roma, Italy, direct via IKØUSO Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:37 UTC ARISS is an international educational outreach program partnering the participating space agencies, NASA, Russian Space Agency, ESA, CNES, JAXA, and CSA, with the AMSAT and IARU organizations from participating countries. ARISS offers an opportunity for students to experience the excitement of Amateur Radio by talking directly with crewmembers on-board the International Space Station. Teachers, parents and communities see, first hand, how Amateur Radio and crewmembers on ISS can energize youngsters' interest in science, technology, and learning. Further information on the ARISS program is available on the website http://www.ariss.org/ (graciously hosted by the Radio Amateurs of Canada). Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-11 06:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 11 Jan '11

11 Jan '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-11 06:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Università degli studi di Bari “Cittadella Mediterranea della Scienza”, Bari, Ba, Italy, direct via IZ7EVR Contact was successful: Sat 2011-01-08 12:21:55 UTC 41.2 deg (***) Tsutsujigaoka Minami Elementary School in Akishima City (Tokyo), Japan, direct via 8J1TME Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-01-12 08:08:20 UTC 26.7 deg Istituto Comprensivo Marco Polo-Viani Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy, and Istituto Suore Mantellate, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy direct via IZ5PVC Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-01-12 10:54:52 UTC 79.3 deg Should be simulcast on http://www.versiliawebtv.it/streaming/reteversilia.html Istituto Comprensivo Via Toscana 2 Civitavecchia, Roma, Italy, direct via IKØWGF Contact is a go for: Sat 2011-01-15 09:02:16 UTC 47.0 deg Should be simulcast on http://www.livestream.com/AMSAT_Italia Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace Nr I im. Stanislawa Staszica, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland, direct via SP7POS (***) Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-01-18 12:03:03 UTC 67 deg (***) Corrado Melone, Ladispoli and Istituto Comprensivo Ilaria Alpi, district Roma, Italy, direct via IKØUSO (***) Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-01-18 13:37:57 UTC 46 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 566. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-01-11 06:30 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 2011-01-08 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. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Istituto Comprensivo Marco Polo... and Istituto Suore Mantellate, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 10 Jan '11

10 Jan '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Istituto Comprensivo Marco Polo-Viani Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy, and Istituto Suore Mantellate, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy on 12 Jan. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:55 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between IR0ISS and IZ5PVC. The contact should be audible over Italy. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in Italian. The school is situated in the north-centre of Viareggio, in a large building near the seaside and the pinewood. The school is attended by 338 students from the age of eleven to thirteen fourteen. There are 14 classrooms with 43 teachers and a head teacher. The school has an experimental curriculum, that is basic subjects plus additional activities such as Drama, Art, Music, Foreign Languages (Spanish, English, French, German) attended by groups of students. School activities are carried out in special well equipped laboratories. The Institute Suore Mantellate of Viareggio was founded in the mid-1800. The Institute became school in 1913 and with various grade of schools: nursery (kindergarten), elementary school and for female workers and in 1946 the course was full of Middle School and Institute of Science. The school walked with the times and updates and in 1987 he left the testing of an Institute of Science seeks to provide two addresses: biological and psychological fields. Now "High School of Communication." The Institute continues to educate, from primary to secondary school, boys and girls aged 6 to 18 years. Participants will ask as many of the following questions (translated) as time allows: 1. What is a spacesuit made of? Why is it white? 2. How big is the inner side of the space station? 3. Does the voice tone changes in the space? 4. Does the behavior of vibrating bodies, like the strings, change in zero gravity? 5. What is the feeling looking at the Earth from a different point of view? 6. What motivated you to become an astronaut? 7. What colors can you see from up there? 8. Is there the same silence in the space like what we have on Earth? 9. Do you miss Earth and what do you miss most? 10. During your stay in space, does the human body change? 11. If you got sick or injured, how do you cure yourself? 12. Do you plan to also do acoustic physics experiments? 13. What preparation is required to become an astronaut? 14. What kind of research are you performing this mission? 15. Is there a "space sickness"? 16. During a space mission is waste produced? 17. What planets do you see except the Earth? 18. Are there sounds in space? 19. What is most striking for the first time you go into space? 20. How are the stars from up there? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Istituto Comprensivo Via Toscana 2 Civitavecchia, Roma, Italy, direct via IKØWGF Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:02 UTC Should be simulcast on http://www.livestream.com/AMSAT_Italia 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 with Tsutsujigaoka Minami Elementary School in Akishima City (Tokyo), Japan
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 10 Jan '11

10 Jan '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Tsutsujigaoka Minami Elementary School in Akishima City (Tokyo), Japan on 12 Jan. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 08:08 UTC.The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds.The contact will be direct between NA1SS and 8J1TME. The contact should be audible over Japan. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. Our school was established at April 1981. We have 10 classes and 210 students. The location of our school is near the Yokota Air Force Base. Therefore we are studying the international understanding education and foreign language activity. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What is your favorite pastime when you are free? 2. Can you wash your clothes there? Or do you need many changes of clothes? 3. What do the sun and the moon look like from the spaceship? 4. How do you care for the crew who get sick? 5. Do you want to go further from the earth? 6. Can you find out when natural disasters happen on the earth? 7. What does the earth look like from the spaceship? 8. What is the most impressive thing while you stay there? 9. What is your favorite space food? 10. Why did you want to be an astronaut? 11. Can you hear any sound in the outer space? 12. I think it's very dark in the outer space. How do you know the course you go? 13. What kind of research are you doing there? 14. Have you ever seen aliens? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1.. Istituto Comprensivo Marco Polo-Viani Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy, and Istituto Suore Mantellate, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy direct via IZ5PVC Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:54 UTC Should be simulcast on http://www.versiliawebtv.it/streaming/reteversilia.html 2. Istituto Comprensivo Via Toscana 2 Civitavecchia, Roma, Italy, direct via IKØWGF Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:02 UTC Should be simulcast on http://www.livestream.com/AMSAT_Italia 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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2011-01-10 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 10 Jan '11

10 Jan '11

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report January 10, 2011 1. Upcoming School Contacts An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Tsutsujigaoka Minami Elementary School in Akishima, Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, January 12 at 08:08 UTC. Students participating in the contact are learning about space science and the global cooperation required to operate the ISS. An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Istituto Comprensivo Marco Polo-Viani Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy on Wednesday, January 12 at 10:54 UTC. Through this contact, the school hopes to increase students' interest in science, technology, space research and other space-related subject matter. Istituto Comprensivo Via Toscana 2 in Civitavecchia, Italy has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Saturday, January 15 at 09:02 UTC. The school, with an enrollment of 750 children, ages 3-14, has prepared questions about life in space and the research performed on the ISS. 2. Italian Students Chat with Astronaut through ARISS Contact On Saturday, January 8, University of Bari "Cittadella Mediterranea della Scienza" in Bari, Italy participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli, IZ0JPA. Prior to the contact, ARISS mentor Francesco De Paolis, IK0WGF introduced the event via phone line. Nespoli made the radio link with the students, answering 14 of their questions. A second contact was established on the following ISS pass to finish up the questions and exchange greetings. Approximately 100 students, teachers, visitors and media attended. Regional television, local media and newspapers covered the event and video was streamed over the internet, receiving more than 100 connections. Cittadella Mediterranea della Scienza promotes technology and scientific knowledge in schools of all grades using projects that encourage academic research. 3. Astronaut Training Status Astronaut Chris Cassidy was given an introductory session on ARISS this past week. He will train for his amateur radio license and plans to participate in the ARISS program. He is currently scheduled to fly in the spring of 2013. 4. ARRISat Featured in February QST The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) posted a story in its January 6 ARRL Letter about the February issue of QST which features ARISSat-1 on its front cover. The ARRL monthly journal has a circulation of 156,000. See: http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter?issue=2011-01-06 5. AMSAT Posts ARISSat-1 Update to Web Site The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT) posted an update on its Web page covering the current status of ARISSat-1. "ARISSat-1/RadioSkaf-V Integration and Testing Underway in Moscow," may be viewed here: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/index.php 6. AMSAT Articles on ARISS News On January 9, the AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) News Service bulletin (ANS-009) included two ARISS-related news items. "ARISSat-1/RadioSkaf-V Update" and "ARISS School Contacts Resume for 2011" may be found at: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/archive/amsat-bb/48hour/msg83129.html

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-08 23:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 08 Jan '11

08 Jan '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-08 23:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Università degli studi di Bari “Cittadella Mediterranea della Scienza”, Bari, Ba, Italy, direct via IZ7EVR Contact was successful: Sat 2011-01-08 12:21:55 UTC 41.2 deg (***) Tsutsujigaoka Minami Elementary School in Akishima City (Tokyo), Japan, direct via 8J1TME Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-01-12 08:08:20 UTC 26.7 deg Istituto Comprensivo Marco Polo-Viani Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy, and Istituto Suore Mantellate, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy direct via IZ5PVC Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-01-12 10:54:52 UTC 79.3 deg Should be simulcast on http://www.versiliawebtv.it/streaming/reteversilia.html Istituto Comprensivo Via Toscana 2 Civitavecchia, Roma, Italy, direct via IKØWGF Contact is a go for: Sat 2011-01-15 09:02:16 UTC 47.0 deg Should be simulcast on http://www.livestream.com/AMSAT_Italia 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 566. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-01-08 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 2011-01-08 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. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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[sarex] Upcoming ARISS contact with Università degli studi di Bari "Cittadella Mediterranea della Scienza," Bari, Italy
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 07 Jan '11

07 Jan '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Università degli studi di Bari "Cittadella Mediterranea della Scienza", Bari, Ba, Italy on 8 Jan. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 12:21 UTC.The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between IR0ISS and IZ7EVR. 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 Italian. The "Cittadella Mediterranea della Scienza" of Bari is a permanent structure whose main aim is to diffuse scientific culture and its related technologies. The "Cittadella Mediterranea della Scienza " of Bari, inaugurated on the 18 of october 2006, has been promoted by University of Bari, Region of Puglia, City of Bari, National Institute for Physics of the Matter (I.N.F.M.), Puglia Regional Office for Schools, Mediterranean Universities Partnership and Industrial Association of the Province of Bari. On 30 October 2010 the "Cittadella" has inaugurated to the prestigious presence of Princess Elettra Marconi the new didactic laboratory to the Telecommunicationses to Astrophysics and Optical. The laboratory allow the participation at students of every order and degree to two prestigious international projects as Ariss and SETI by Seti League. Participants will ask as many of the following questions (translated) as time allows: 1. What are the main targets of space missions in the coming decades? 2. The recycling of water and oxygen on the ISS, is made with solar power only, or is there need a regular supply from the ground? 3. The microgravity can lead to substantial changes in the search for new materials? 4. The new 3D camera (ERB2) for what purposes will be used on the ISS? You will be able to use it to observe the earth? 5. What tests will be carried out on experiment "Geo Fluid Flow 2"? 6. How the experiment "Solar" will be able to study the interaction between solar activity and terrestrial weather? 7. Why were chosen hair to use as a biological sample for analysis of gene expression? 8. In the event of failure or software problems of computers aboard the ISS, as I organized for to fix? 9. The effects of centrifugal acceleration will be assessed only on rootse and why on the plants of lentils? 10. What high-tech materials have found application in space? 11. Without gravity there may be a different distribution of blood in the human body. What the problems and how to fight them in space? 12. What do you think about the cause by bright flashes observed by all astronauts in space? 13. During the mission will study the behavior of a new material that can be reduced to very thin fibers in microgravity. How is this possible and how will be used in future? 14. What are the problems you might have during a launch? 15. The ISS is operational in the case of solar storms? 16. What operating systems used in PCs on board the Space Station? 17. What are the improvements in terms of safety in the design for new spacecraft compared to the Space Shuttle? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1 Tsutsujigaoka Minami Elementary School in Akishima City (Tokyo), Japan, direct via 8J1TME Wed 12 Jan 2011 08:08 UTC 2. Istituto Comprensivo Marco Polo-Viani Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy, and Istituto Suore Mantellate, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy direct via IZ5PVC Wed 12 Jan 2011 10:54 UTC Should be simulcast on http://www.versiliawebtv.it/streaming/reteversilia.html 3. Istituto Comprensivo Via Toscana 2 Civitavecchia, Roma, Italy, direct via IKØWGF Sat 15 Jan 2011 09:02 UTC Should be simulcast on http://www.livestream.com/AMSAT_Italia 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 2011-01-06 19:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 06 Jan '11

06 Jan '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-06 19:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Università degli studi di Bari “Cittadella Mediterranea della Scienza”, Bari, Ba, Italy, direct via IZ7EVR Contact is a go for: Sat 2011-01-08 12:21:55 UTC 41.2 deg Should be simulcast on http://www.cittadellamediterraneascienza.it/webtv/ Tsutsujigaoka Minami Elementary School in Akishima City (Tokyo), Japan, direct via 8J1TME Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-01-12 08:08:20 UTC 26.7 deg Istituto Comprensivo Marco Polo-Viani Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy, and Istituto Suore Mantellate, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy direct via IZ5PVC Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-01-12 10:54:52 UTC 79.3 deg Should be simulcast on http://www.versiliawebtv.it/streaming/reteversilia.html (***) Istituto Comprensivo Via Toscana 2 Civitavecchia, Roma, Italy, direct via IKØWGF Contact is a go for: Sat 2011-01-15 09:02:16 UTC 47.0 deg Should be simulcast on http://www.livestream.com/AMSAT_Italia (***) 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 565. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-01-06 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 2010-11-25 06:00 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. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-04 03:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 04 Jan '11

04 Jan '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-01-04 03:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Università degli studi di Bari “Cittadella Mediterranea della Scienza”, Bari, Ba, Italy, direct via IZ7EVR Contact is a go for: Sat 2011-01-08 12:21:55 UTC 41.2 deg Should be simulcast on http://www.cittadellamediterraneascienza.it/webtv/ (***) Tsutsujigaoka Minami Elementary School in Akishima City (Tokyo), Japan, direct via 8J1TME (***) Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-01-12 08:08:20 UTC 26.7 deg (***) Istituto Comprensivo Marco Polo-Viani Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy, and Istituto Suore Mantellate, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy direct via IZ5PVC (***) Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-01-12 10:54:52 UTC 79.3 deg (***) Istituto Comprensivo Via Toscana 2 Civitavecchia, Roma, Italy, direct via IKØWGF Contact is a go for: Sat 2011-01-15 09:02:16 UTC 47.0 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 565. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-01-04 03:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2010-11-25 06:00 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. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev (***) Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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2011-01-03 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 03 Jan '11

03 Jan '11

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report January 3, 2011 1. Upcoming School Contact Cittadella Mediterranea della Scienza in Bari, Italy has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Saturday, January 8 at 12:21 UTC. Cittadella Mediterranea della Scienza promotes technology and scientific knowledge in schools of all grades using projects that encourage academic research. 2. Astronaut Training Status Astronauts Michael Fossum, KF5AQG and Satoshi Furukawa, KE5DAW are scheduled for ARISS prebrief sessions this month. Both are scheduled to fly with Expedition 28 in June 2011.

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