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2010-11-01 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 02 Nov '10

02 Nov '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report November 1, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contact S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Tuesday, November 2 at 18:05 UTC. The contact will be made from the National Planetarium satellite ground station in conjunction with the "Prime Minister's - National Space Challenge Trophy 2010" event. The planetarium teaches space science and has an exclusive section displaying a mockup of the ISS as well as a rocket engine. Space participant Sheikh Muszaphar is frequently invited to schools to give talks to the students, encouraging them to study space science. 2. Successful ARISS Contact with Funakata Elementary On Friday, October 29, an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact was held between students from Funakata Elementary School in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan and astronaut Shannon Walker, KD5DXB on the International Space Station (ISS). The youth were able to get in 16 questions before the ISS went over the horizon. Approximately seventy students, guests and media were present. 3. Astronaut Training Status Astronauts Joe Acaba, KE5DAR and Aki Hoshide, KE5DNI participated in simulated ARISS school contacts with students attending Ralph McCall School in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada on Tuesday, October 26. The training sessions were terrestrial-based amateur radio contacts using ARISS equivalent equipment. Acaba, who is slated to fly with Expedition 31, also had an ARISS refresher course on Wednesday, October 27 for his upcoming mission in 2012. 4. AMSAT News on ARISS Events AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) ran three items in its October 31 ANS (AMSAT News Service) bulletin. A status on ARISSat is given in the entry, "ARISSat-1 Passes NASA Safety Review - Ready For Trip to Russia." The story, "Second Amateur Radio Station to be Activated on ISS" talks about the Ericssons onboard the ISS which will be installed in the Columbus module early next year, and the third item, "ARISS Contact With George Observatory Successful" covers a recent contact held with Texan Scouts. For all stories, see: http://amsat.org/pipermail/ans/2010/000457.html "Second Amateur Radio Station to be Activated on ISS" may also be found on the front page of the AMSAT Web site: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/index.php 5. ARRL Article Gives Overview of ARISSat-1 The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) posted an article on its Web site covering ARISSat-1. The story describes the enhancements made to this satellite and contrasts its capabilities with those of SuitSat-1. The story also appeared in the ARRL Letter on October 28. "ARISSat-1 "Suits Up" for February 2011 Launch" may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/news/arissat-1-suits-up-for-february-2011-launch

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Upcoming ARISS contact with S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 31 Oct '10

31 Oct '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 2 Nov. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 18:05 UTC.The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds.The contact will be direct between OR4ISS and 9M2RPN. The contact should be audible over Malaysia and adjacent area. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. The Anglo-Chinese School (ACS) consists of a semi-government aided primary (Sekolah Kebangsaan Methodist ACS) and secondary school (Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Methodist ACS) in Jalan Melawis and Jalan Raya Barat respectively within the district of Klang. It is the oldest school in the state of Selangor and third oldest in Malaysia. ACS was founded and established on March 10, 1893, and officially opened by Sir William Hood Treacher. The primary and secondary schools initially functioned together. They were later separated when enrollment in both schools increased. The primary and secondary schools are now housed in different buildings, separated by a canteen that is located within the primary school and is adjacent to the secondary school. Students who have studied or are studying in ACS Klang are commonly known as ACS'ians. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. When you have achieved orbit, what is the first thing that you do? 2. Do you feel day and night in space? 3. Is there a bathing roaster for the crew? 4. What was your feeling when you were launched into space? 5. What time zone do you observe in space? 6. Have you seen other planets besides earth? 7. How big is the ISS? 8. Is it always dark in outer space? 9. Do you have your own room in space? 10. Do you sweat in the ISS? 11. How does one get treated for the sudden sickness in space? 12. What does it feel like to float in space? 13. How is air and water in the ISS? 14. Does the lack of gravity in space affect your bones? 15. If an air leak happens in the ISS, what emergency action will be taken? 16. Is it hard to eat in space? 17. What do you see if you look out from the window now? 18. Can you see other satellites from the ISS? 19. Does dust exist in the ISS like they do on earth? 20. Do you dream in space and what was your first dream? 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 crew members 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 2010-10-30 06:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 30 Oct '10

30 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-30 06:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2FE Contact was successful: Fri 2010-10-29 08:17:08 UTC 69 deg (***) S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, direct via 9M2RPN Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-11-02 18:05:04 UTC 51 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 560. (***) 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: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2010-10-30 06:00 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 2010-10-30 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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact - AUDIO
by John 28 Oct '10

28 Oct '10

All, The audio from the contact scheduled for Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2FE on Fri 2010-10-29 08:20:08 UTC 63 deg is planned to be webcast at http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?page_id=17689 I am planning to put the contact onto the Echolink AMSAT Server if the quality is good. 73, John - AG9D ARISS Audio Distribution Coordinator

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-27 23:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 27 Oct '10

27 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-27 23:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2FE Contact is a go for: Fri 2010-10-29 08:17:08 UTC 69 deg (***) ARISS has also received this information from Mike DK3WN (thanks Mike): (***) Testu san JA0CAW will broadcast the downlink of this contact also via our webradio. See my SatBlog -> Webradio or simply click here: http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?page_id=17689 S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, direct via 9M2RPN Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-11-02 18:05:04 UTC 51 deg (***) Note the new times due to the ISS doing an avoidance maneuver. (***) 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 559. 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. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2010-10-27 16:30 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 2010-10-27 02:00 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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-27 16:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 27 Oct '10

27 Oct '10

Hi all, Let me try this one more time. I had a table in the email that had its formating get completely messed with when I sent it out this morning. This should read much better. 73, Charlie Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-27 16:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2FE Contact is a go for: Fri 2010-10-29 08:20:08 UTC 63 deg S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, direct via 9M2RPN Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-11-02 18:02:05 UTC 45 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 559. Year Direct % Telebridge % Direct/ % Direct/ Total Direct Telebridge Telebridge Telebridge 2000 1 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 2001 25 59.52 17 40.48 0 0.00 42 2002 24 60.00 16 40.00 0 0.00 40 2003 29 74.36 10 25.64 0 0.00 39 2004 25 71.43 10 28.57 0 0.00 35 2005 37 67.27 18 32.73 0 0.00 55 2006 31 65.96 16 34.04 0 0.00 47 2007 51 68.00 24 32.00 0 0.00 75 2008 33 53.23 29 46.77 0 0.00 62 2009 57 47.11 62 51.24 2 1.65 121 2010 27 64.29 15 35.71 0 0.00 42 Grand 340 60.82 217 38.82 2 0.36 559 Total Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. 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. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2010-10-27 16:30 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 2010-10-27 02:00 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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-27 16:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 27 Oct '10

27 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-27 16:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2FE Contact is a go for: Fri 2010-10-29 08:20:08 UTC 63 deg S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, direct via 9M2RPN Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-11-02 18:02:05 UTC 45 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 559. YearDirect% DirectTelebridge% TelebridgeDirect/ Telebridge% Direct/ TelebridgeTotal 20001100.0000.0000.001 20012559.521740.4800.0042 20022460.001640.0000.0040 20032974.361025.6400.0039 20042571.431028.5700.0035 20053767.271832.7300.0055 20063165.961634.0400.0047 20075168.002432.0000.0075 20083353.232946.7700.0062 20095747.116251.2421.65121 20102764.291535.7100.0042 Grand Total34060.8221738.8220.36559 Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. 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. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2010-10-27 16:30 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 2010-10-27 02:00 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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-27 02:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 26 Oct '10

26 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-27 02:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Simulation contact with Ralph McCall School Airdrie, Alberta, Canada, direct via VE6JBJ Contact was successful Tue 2010-10-26 18:45-19:15 UTC (***) Simulation contact with Ralph McCall School Airdrie, Alberta, Canada, direct via VE6JBJ Contact was successful Tue 2010-10-26 19:15-19:45 UTC (***) Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2FE Contact is a go for: Fri 2010-10-29 08:20:08 UTC 63 deg S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia, direct via 9M2RPN Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-11-02 18:02:05 UTC 45 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 559. YearDirect% DirectTelebridge% TelebridgeDirect/ Telebridge$ Direct/ TelebridgeTotal 20001100.0000.0000.001 20012559.521740.4800.0042 20022460.001640.0000.0040 20032974.361025.6400.0039 20042571.431028.5700.0035 20053767.271832.7300.0055 20063165.961634.0400.0047 20075168.002432.0000.0075 20083353.232946.7700.0062 20095747.116251.2421.65121 20102764.291535.7100.0042 Grand Total34060.8221738.8220.36559 Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. (***) 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. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2010-10-27 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 2010-10-27 02:00 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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 26 Oct '10

26 Oct '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan on 29 Oct. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 08:20 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and 8N2FE.The contact should be audible over Japan and adjacent areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. Funakata elementary school was established at 1873. We have 22 classes and 715 students.Our school is near Atsuta Jingu Shrine (that is old and big Shrine.), and a very old elementary school. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. Is there anything we can do as elementary school students to prepare to become astronauts? 2. Is it difficult to live in zero gravity? 3. How do you know when it's morning, day and night in space? 4. Can you play musical instruments in space? 5. What do you do to relax in space? 6. What kind of hobbies can you do in space? 7. When do you sleep on the space ship? 8. What does the moment of zero gravity when you leave and return to Earth feel like? 9. What kind of medical treatment do you have if you get injured in space? 10. What is your favorite space food? 11. Is it difficult to breathe on the space ship? 12. What did you think the first time you saw the Earth from space? 13. What kinds of things does a pilot need to prepare in his or her mind for each flight? 14. Have you ever seen a UFO? 15. What do distant stars look like from the space ship? 16. Is there wind in space? 17. What do falling stars or the constellations look like from space? 18. What is the most fun thing you can do in the space ship? 19. How big is your room on the space station? 20. Why is physical strength important for going into space? 21. Is it hot or cold in the space ship? 22. Is the Sun just as bright as it looks from the Earth? 23. Does food taste different in space? 24. How old were you when you first became interested in space? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia, direct via 9M2RPN Tue 2 Nov 2010 18:02 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 2010-10-25 22:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 25 Oct '10

25 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-25 22:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Simulation contact with Ralph McCall School Airdrie, Alberta, Canada, direct via VE6JBJ (***) Contact is a go for Tue 2010-10-26 18:45-19:15 UTC (***) This contact should be on IRLP 9010 Discovery Reflector (***) Simulation contact with Ralph McCall School Airdrie, Alberta, Canada, direct via VE6JBJ (***) Contact is a go for Tue 2010-10-26 19:15-19:45 UTC (***) This contact should be on IRLP 9010 Discovery Reflector (***) Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2FE Contact is a go for: Fri 2010-10-29 08:20:08 UTC 63 deg S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia, direct via 9M2RPN Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-11-02 18:02:05 UTC 45 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 559. YearDirect% DirectTelebridge% TelebridgeDirect/ Telebridge$ Direct/ TelebridgeTotal 20001100.0000.0000.001 20012559.521740.4800.0042 20022460.001640.0000.0040 20032974.361025.6400.0039 20042571.431028.5700.0035 20053767.271832.7300.0055 20063165.961634.0400.0047 20075168.002432.0000.0075 20083353.232946.7700.0062 20095747.116251.2421.65121 20102764.291535.7100.0042 Grand Total34060.8221738.8220.36559 Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 36. 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. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2010-10-22 15:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2010-10-19 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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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