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ANS-028 Special Bulletin - NASA TV to Show Arrival of Progress Spacecraft at ISS
by JoAnne Maenpaa 28 Jan '11

28 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 27 Jan '11

27 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 26 Jan '11

26 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 24 Jan '11

24 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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