January 2011 - Sarex (INACTIVE)

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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