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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-02-17 18:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 17 Feb '11

17 Feb '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-02-17 18:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Istituto di Istruzione Superiore “Claudio Varalli” and Liceo Scientifico Salvador Allende, Milano, I-20142, Italy, telebridge via W5RRR (***) Contact was successful: Thu 2011-02-17 10:33:46 UTC 56 deg (***) Experiencing Learning “Imparare Sperimentando”, San Quirino, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for: Sat 2011-02-19 11:43:19 UTC 46 deg Preston North East Primary School, Preston, Victoria, Australia, telebridge via W5RRR Contact is a go for Tue 2011-02-22 08:04:48 UTC 51 deg Nishibori Eizaburo Memorial Explorer Musium Radio Club, Higashiomi, Shiga, Japan, direct via TBD Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-02-22 09:12:43 UTC 53 deg Istituzione Scolalstica “Saint-Roch”, Aosta , I-11100, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for STS-133 slip plan only: Fri 2011-02-25 09:36:13 UTC 77 deg via LU8YY 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 588. (***) 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 2011-02-17 18:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2011-02-17 18:30 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 Experiencing Learning "Imparare Sperimentando", San Quirino, Italy
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Experiencing Learning "Imparare Sperimentando", San Quirino, Italy on 19 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 11:43 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 southern portions of South America. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in Italian. "Impara Sperimentando" (Experiencing Learning) is an interactive exposure of physics experiments and science targeted observation of all aspects of natural phenomena, located in Pordenone, North-East Italy. The purposes of the exhibition are: share expertise and experience from research environments and schools; share skills and experiences of different schools; intervene in the daily teaching; carry out activities involving all visitors and especially students and schools; use new technologies in a meaningful way and the sensors on-line; enable the laboratory work; and finally, curiosity and provide scientifically correct information to every citizen. Participants will ask as many of the following questions (translated) as time allows: 1. Could you please tell me three adjectives to describe your mission? 2. Could you tell me three main qualities, basic traits that an astronaut has possess? 3. An astronaut in flight feels to have a wider citizenship? 4. How is organized daily time on the ISS? 5. Are there any equipment or appliances in common use that do not work on the ISS? 6. How many missions can an astronaut carry out in his lifetime? 7. What are the strangest sensations experienced in our body in zero gravity? 8. Can you see aurora borealis and the swarms of meteorites from the ISS? 9. What should you do if the ISS goes out of orbit? 10. Are there been conducted experiments with the purpose of getting life longer? 11. Which important biology experiments were conducted on the ISS? 12. How can you distinguish between day and night and find the right time to sleep when you are in orbit? 13. How does it feel to be in absence of gravity? Do you suffer from "space sickness"? 14. Archimedes' principle, communicating vessels are all phenomenon connected to the force of gravity. This phenomenon work in the same way, different or they don't work on ISS? 15. How does the fire behave in zero gravity? 16. Which diet has to follow an astronaut on ISS? 17. Where do you put the waste materials on the ISS? 18. As you can see the Via Lactea from ISS? 19. Which are the effects on the body to return to Earth? 20. What is the difference in meaning between "Cosmonaut" and "Astronaut"? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Preston North East Primary School, Preston, Victoria, Australia, telebridge via W5RRR Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:04 UTC 2. Nishibori Eizaburo Memorial Explorer Musium Radio Club, Higashiomi, Shiga, Japan, direct via TBD Tue 22 Feb 2011 09:12 UTC 3. Istituzione Scolalstica "Saint-Roch", Aosta , I-11100, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for STS-133 slip plan only: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:36 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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[sarex] Upcoming ARISS contact with Istituto di Istruzione Superiore "Claudio Varalli", Milano, Italy
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Istituto di Istruzione Superiore "Claudio Varalli", Milano, I-20142, Italy on 17 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:33 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and W5RRR. The contact should be audible over portions of the central U.S. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in Italian. "Varalli" is both a Technical Touristic School and a Secondary School with an emphasis on foreign languages (Linguistic Liceo). The school is inside the Campus of Puecher Centre in the south part of Milan. During the five years course the students attend the study of English, French, German and Spanish languages. Technical Tourist School has 474 student while Linguistic Liceo has 174 student. For the school year 2010/2011 the school is planning the formation of 34 classes. Besides curricular activities, the students of the school attend meeting, seminars, conferences, visits, theatrical performances and exhibition. The school has a Radio Club Station with official call IZ2SHS, useful also for language training. Participants will ask as many of the following questions (translated) as time allows: 1. What's your typical day on the ISS? 2. What's the temperature range in space and which insulating materials are needed by the ISS? 3. According to your personal experience, how does human body reacts to life in space? 4. What's your main task on this mission? 5. What kind of experiments are you carrying on? Concerning medicine, biology, mechanics or else? 6. Which path led you to become an astronaut? 7. Which physical requirements are needed to become an astronaut? 8. Is there an experiment among those you have carried out which has particularly interested you and which you can tell us about? 9. Considering how important communication is on the ISS, has being a radio amateur helped you in your career as an astronaut? 10. Do you have a special diet while on orbit? 11. Which is the primary source of energy on the ISS? 12. Which systems are adopted ro reduce consumption of energy on the ISS? 13. Is it possible to see from space the most polluted areas of the Earth? 14. Did you find it easy to interact with astronauts of different countries? 15. Is it possible to see any human buildings on the Earth from the ISS? 16. If you fall ill, do you have any special treatment? 17. Can you tell us something about the new comunication satellite ARISSat- 1/RadioSkaf V? 18. Can communication with the Earth be disturbed by magnetic storms or other phenomena? 19. How do you perform daily activities in a state of zero gravity? 20. How long do day and night last on the ISS and how do you get used to it? 21. How do meteors and bolids appear to you in space and how is the ISS protected from them? 22. Are you carrying on studies on the atmosphere which can be useful for meteorology? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Experiencing Learning "Imparare Sperimentando", San Quirino, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Sat, 19 Feb. 2011 11:43 UTC 2. Preston North East Primary School, Preston, Victoria, Australia, telebridge via W5RRR Tue 22 Feb. 2011 08:04 UTC 3. Nishibori Eizaburo Memorial Explorer Musium Radio Club, Higashiomi, Shiga, Japan, direct via TBD Tue, 22 Feb. 2011 09:12 UTC 4. Istituzione Scolalstica "Saint-Roch", Aosta , I-11100, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for STS-133 slip plan only: Fri 25 Feb. 2011 09:36 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 2011-02-15 23:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 15 Feb '11

15 Feb '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-02-15 23:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Istituto di Istruzione Superiore “Claudio Varalli”, Milano, I-20142, Italy, telebridge via W5RRR Watch for simulcast on www.livestream.com/iz2shs Contact is a go for: Thu 2011-02-17 10:33:46 UTC 56 deg Experiencing Learning “Imparare Sperimentando”, San Quirino, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for: Sat 2011-02-19 11:43:19 UTC 46 deg Preston North East Primary School, Preston, Victoria, Australia, telebridge via W5RRR Contact is a go for Tue 2011-02-22 08:04:48 UTC 51 deg Nishibori Eizaburo Memorial Explorer Musium Radio Club, Higashiomi, Shiga, Japan, direct via TBD Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-02-22 09:12:43 UTC 53 deg Istituzione Scolalstica “Saint-Roch”, Aosta , I-11100, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for STS-133 slip plan only: Fri 2011-02-25 09:36:13 UTC 77 deg via LU8YY 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 586. 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 2011-02-15 23:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2011-02-15 00:00 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 2011-02-15 00:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 14 Feb '11

14 Feb '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-02-15 00:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Matsubara High School, Matsubara, Osaka, Japan, direct via 8N3L Contact was successful: Mon 2011-02-14 12:00:25 UTC (***) Istituto di Istruzione Superiore “Claudio Varalli”, Milano, I-20142, Italy, telebridge via W5RRR Watch for simulcast on www.livestream.com/iz2shs Contact is a go for: Thu 2011-02-17 10:33:46 UTC 56 deg Experiencing Learning “Imparare Sperimentando”, San Quirino, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for: Sat 2011-02-19 11:43:19 UTC 46 deg Preston North East Primary School, Preston, Victoria, Australia, telebridge via W5RRR (***) Contact is a go for Tue 2011-02-22 08:04:48 UTC 51 deg (***) Nishibori Eizaburo Memorial Explorer Musium Radio Club, Higashiomi, Shiga, Japan, direct via TBD (***) Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-02-22 09:12:43 UTC 53 deg (***) Istituzione Scolalstica “Saint-Roch”, Aosta , I-11100, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY (***) Contact is a go for STS-133 slip plan only: Fri 2011-02-25 09:36:13 UTC 77 deg via LU8YY (***) 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 586. (***) 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 2011-02-15 00:00 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 2011-02-15 00:00 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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2011-02-14 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 14 Feb '11

14 Feb '11

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report February 14, 2011 1. Upcoming School Contacts An ARISS contact has been scheduled for Istituto di Istruzione Superiore "Claudio Varalli," in Milano, Italy on Thursday, February 17 at 10:33 UTC via telebridge station W5RRR in Houston. I.I.S. Varalli has both a technical school and a secondary school which concentrates in foreign languages. Prior to the ARISS activity, students will learn about space exploration and wireless technology, and will use the school's amateur radio club station IZ2SHS to practice speaking in English, French, German and Spanish. Experiencing Learning, "Imparare Sperimentando," in San Quirino, Italy has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Saturday, February 19 at 11:43 UTC via station LU8YY in Argentina. "Imparare Sperimentando" is an interactive exhibition that covers a wide variety of physics experiments and science appropriate for people of all ages and levels of study. It is meant to represent a new method to teach physics and science, to attract young people and adults in a course often seen as boring or difficult. The exhibits offer a way to learn by trial and error, playing and having fun. 2. Successful ARISS Contacts Held this Week On Thursday, February 10, an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact was held between astronaut Paolo Nespoli, IZØJPA and Istituto Comprensivo Statale "E. Fermi - A. Oggioni," Villasanta, Monza Brianza, Italy via telebridge station VK5ZAI in Australia. During the ISS pass Nespoli answered 19 questions and exchanged greetings with the youth. An audience of approximately 200 students and others were on hand for the contact and afterwards, students sang the well known hit "Volare" which means "To fly." Regional and local media and newspapers covered the event and streaming video, provided by AMSAT-Italia, received 80 connections. On-orbit astronaut Cady Coleman, KC5ZTH participated in an ARISS contact with Lake Silver Elementary School students in Orlando, Florida on February 10 via radio station LU8YY in Argentina. Coleman answered 14 questions as a large crowd of students, parents and guests gathered for the event. The school put together a comprehensive education plan to compliment this ARISS contact. An ARISS contact was held between Lillestrøm videregående skole, Lillestrøm, Norway and Cady Coleman, KC5ZTH on the ISS on Friday, February 11. Station W5RRR in Houston, Texas handled the radio connection. Over 150 people assembled for the event and listened as the astronaut fielded eight questions, mainly in Norwegian. The contact was the highlight of a science and applied technology curriculum. National Institute for Astrophysics - Astronomical Observatory of Bologna, Bologna, Italy took part in an ARISS contact on Saturday, February 12 via telebridge station LU8YY in Argentina. Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli, IZØJPA participated from the ISS, answering 16 questions. Approximately 150 people were present for the contact which occurred during the Bologna science festival, "Scienza in Piazza," held February 3 - 13. The festival focuses on schools, promoting science through hands-on exhibitions and conferences and is backed by the Italian Space Agency (ASI). Regional and local media and newspapers covered the event. The audio from all contacts was available on EchoLink and IRLP (Internet Radio Linking Project). 3. AMSAT Announces Changes in Plans for ARISSat-1 On February 13, the AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) News Service bulletin (ANS-044) provided a status on ARISSat-1. Over the past week, RSC-Energia made a series of changes to ARISSat-1 plans which included testing the satellite on the ISS and postponing its deployment until July of this year. Two other related items posted in this bulletin included information to prepare for ARISSat SSTV transmissions and educational projects which were submitted and stored on the satellite. To see all stories, go to: http://amsat.org/pipermail/ans/2011/000486.html

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-02-14 05:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 14 Feb '11

14 Feb '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-02-14 05:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Lillestrøm videregående skole, Lillestrøm, N-2001, Norway, telebridge via W5RRR Contact was successful: Fri 2011-02-11 12:48:26 UTC 81 deg (***) National Institute for Astrophysics – Astronomical Observatory of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact was successful: Sat 2011-02-12 15:07:46 UTC 63 deg (***) Matsubara High School, Matsubara, Osaka, Japan, direct via 8N3L Contact is a go for: Mon 2011-02-14 12:00:25 UTC Istituto di Istruzione Superiore “Claudio Varalli”, Milano, I-20142, Italy, telebridge via W5RRR Watch for simulcast on www.livestream.com/iz2shs Contact is a go for: Thu 2011-02-17 10:33:46 UTC 56 deg Experiencing Learning “Imparare Sperimentando”, San Quirino, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for: Sat 2011-02-19 11:43:19 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 585. (***) 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 2011-02-14 05:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2011-02-14 05:00 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf **************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. **************************************************************************** Exp. 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 Matsubara High School, Matsubara, Osaka, Japan
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 13 Feb '11

13 Feb '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Matsubara High School, Matsubara, Osaka, Japan on 14 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 12:00 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and 8N3L. 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. The student of the Matsubara high school and the member of the Kansai amateur radio league recruit the students from nearby elementary and junior high schools. And they teach the ISS and the radio. These students will make the communication with ISS. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. Why did you want to go to space? 2. What did you feel when you first went to space? 3. Why did you become an astronaut? 4. In order to become an astronaut, what subjects did you study? 5. What is worth doing for you? 6. Do you think that the woods, forests and green fields on the earth are decreasing? 7. Have you ever seen other satellites? 8. What do the stars look like from space? 9. Have you seen a meteoric shower? Is it beautiful? 10. Have you ever seen a UFO? 11. How cold is it in space? What is the temperature of space? 12. What do you do in space? 13. Is it cool or cold in the spaceship? 14. What sports can you do in ISS? 15. How do you wash your hands in the spaceship? 16. Can you watch TV in space? 17. What is the name of ISS? 18. Which do you think is better, to live on the Earth or in space? 19. What do you think of the earth? 20. When will you come back to the Earth? 21. How many times have you been to space? 22. Is the Earth beautiful when you see it from the ship? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Istituto di Istruzione Superiore "Claudio Varalli", Milano, I-20142, Italy, telebridge via W5RRR Watch for simulcast on www.livestream.com/iz2shs Thu, 17 Feb. 2011 10:33 UTC 2. Experiencing Learning "Imparare Sperimentando", San Quirino, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Sat 19 Feb.2011 11:43 UTC ARISS is an international educational outreach program partnering the participating space agencies, NASA, Russian Space Agency, ESA, CNES, JAXA, and CSA, with the AMSAT and IARU organizations from participating countries. ARISS offers an opportunity for students to experience the excitement of Amateur Radio by talking directly with crewmembers on-board the International Space Station. Teachers, parents and communities see, first hand, how Amateur Radio and crewmembers on ISS can energize youngsters' interest in science, technology, and learning. Further information on the ARISS program is available on the website http://www.ariss.org/ (graciously hosted by the Radio Amateurs of Canada). Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-02-11 02:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 11 Feb '11

11 Feb '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-02-11 02:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Istituto Comprensivo Statale “E. Fermi – A. Oggioni”, Villasanta, Monza Brianza, Italy, telebridge via VK5ZAI Contact was successful: Thu 2011-02-10 08:31:51 UTC 45 deg (***) Lake Silver Elementary, Orlando, FL, telebridge via LU8YY Contact was successful: Thu 2011-02-10 15:51:00 UTC 72 deg (***) Lillestrøm videregående skole, Lillestrøm, N-2001, Norway, telebridge via W5RRR Contact is a go for: Fri 2011-02-11 12:48:26 UTC 81 deg National Institute for Astrophysics – Astronomical Observatory of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for: Sat 2011-02-12 15:07:46 UTC 63 deg Watch for live simulcast at http://www.media.inaf.it/ Matsubara High School, Matsubara, Osaka, Japan, direct via 8N3L (***) Contact is a go for: Mon 2011-02-14 12:00:25 UTC Istituto di Istruzione Superiore “Claudio Varalli”, Milano, I-20142, Italy, telebridge via W5RRR Watch for simulcast on www.livestream.com/iz2shs Contact is a go for: Thu 2011-02-17 10:33:46 UTC 56 deg Experiencing Learning “Imparare Sperimentando”, San Quirino, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for: Sat 2011-02-19 11:43:19 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 583. (***) 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 2011-02-11 02:30 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 2011-02-11 02:30 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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ARISSat-1 heard
by santanaamt＠aol.com 10 Feb '11

10 Feb '11

Sorry it is suppose to say @ 0335 UTC, but here it is at 23:25 or 11:25pm. But the hype is on! Angel - GW

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