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2010-06-07 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 07 Jun '10

07 Jun '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report June 7, 2010 1. Tracy Caldwell-Dyson Holds ARISS Contact with Italian Students On Saturday, June 5, Expedition 23/24 astronaut Tracy Caldwell-Dyson, KF5DBF took part in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with students, ages 6 - 10, attending Istituto Comprensivo Camaiore - Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado "M. Rosi," in Camaiore, Italy. ARISS mentor Francesco De Paolis, IK0WGF introduced the event and ARISS activities with a presentation via phone line to an audience of more than 150 students, teachers, visitors and media. Caldwell-Dyson managed to answer the students' 20 questions with enough time left for an exchange of greetings and thanks. The ARISS contact highlighted the students' science lessons covering space and radio communications. Regional media and newspapers such as RAI3 Toscana and Il tirreno covered the event. 2. ARRL Article on WIA Celebration and ARISS Contact The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) posted a story about the WIA (Wireless Institute of Australia) centenary dinner which included an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with students from Canberra. To view the article, see: http://www.arrl.org/news/australia-students-celebrate-wia-centenary-with-ar… The story was also published in the ARRL Letter: http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter?issue=2010-06-03#toc03

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-06 20:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 06 Jun '10

06 Jun '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-06 20:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: 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. Istituto Comprensivo Camaiore - Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado “M. Rosi”, Camaiore, I- 55043, Italy, direct via IZ5QCL Contact was successful: Sat 2010-06-05 10:21:29 UTC 84 deg (***) ISIS Andrea Ponti, Gallarate, Varese, Italy, direct via I2JRY Contact is a go for: Mon 2010-06-07 09:40:17 UTC 67 deg Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 540. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 33. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2010-06-06 20:00 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 2010-06-06 20:00 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. 22 back on earth. Congratulations to on a job well done! (***) Oleg Kotov Soichi Noguchi KD5TVP Timothy J. Creamer KC5WKI Exp. 23 on orbit Aleksandr Skvortsov Mikhail Korniyenko RN3BF Tracy E. Caldwell KF5DBF **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS contact with ISIS Andrea Ponti, Gallarate, Varese, Italy
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 06 Jun '10

06 Jun '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at ISIS Andrea Ponti, Gallarate, Varese, Italy on 07 June. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 09:40 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between OR4ISS and I2JRY. The contact should be audible over Italy and adjacent area. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. The Technical Industrial State Institute (ITIS) was established on 1st October 1959, in Gallarate, as a textile course with its head office in Giovane Italia square. From 1961, the School opens the Telecommunication specialization. Later, in 1964, the Industrial Electronics specialization and in 1969-70 the Electrotechnics specialization are added. In 1999 the Aeronautics Constructions course starts and in 2004 even the Industrial Computer Science. The school is attended by 1000 students aged 14-19. For teaching activities there are 16 laboratories, a library, a main hall, two gyms and outdoor sports facilities. Inside the school the amateur ARI Radio Club IQ2GM. The school is also owner of the callsign I2JRY. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. How does the Earth appear from Space? 2. Have you been scared when you went into Space for the first time? 3. How long have you been in Space? 4. Do you miss your family? 5. What do you usually eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner? 6. Is it difficult to get used to gravity after the return to the Earth? 7. What exactly is your role in the crew? 8. Is it fun to live without gravity? 9. How many hours per day do you sleep onboard the ISS? 10. How many hours per day do you work? 11. How do you have a wash? Can you take a shower? 12. How long does it take to go into orbit from Earth? 13. How long does it take to build a new Space Shuttle? 14. What happens if you fall sick? Could a doctor from Earth go up to the ISS? 15. How long does a mission last? 16. How long have you studied for doing this job? 18. How do you communicate with your family? 19. What is your typical daily routine? 20. When you were a child, did you wish for becoming an astronaut? 21. What is the most beautiful thing in Space? 21. Is it difficult to become an astronaut? 23. What kind of problems do you usually have on board the ISS? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): TBD ARISS is an international educational outreach program partnering the participating space agencies, NASA, Russian Space Agency, ESA, CNES, JAXA, and CSA, with the AMSAT and IARU organizations from participating countries. ARISS offers an opportunity for students to experience the excitement of Amateur Radio by talking directly with crewmembers on-board the International Space Station. Teachers, parents and communities see, first hand, how Amateur Radio and crewmembers on ISS can energize youngsters' interest in science, technology, and learning. Further information on the ARISS program is available on the website http://www.ariss.org/ (graciously hosted by the Radio Amateurs of Canada). Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-03 15:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 03 Jun '10

03 Jun '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-03 15:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: 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. Istituto Comprensivo Camaiore - Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado “M. Rosi”, Camaiore, I- 55043, Italy, direct via IZ5QCL Contact is a go for: Sat 2010-06-05 10:21:29 UTC 84 deg Contact should be live simulcast at http://www.livestream.com/isscontact/ (***) ISIS Andrea Ponti, Gallarate, Varese, Italy, direct via I2JRY Contact is a go for: Mon 2010-06-07 09:40:17 UTC 67 deg Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 539. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 33. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2010-06-03 15:00 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 2010-05-29 17:00 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. 22 on orbit Oleg Kotov Soichi Noguchi KD5TVP Timothy J. Creamer KC5WKI Exp. 23 on orbit Aleksandr Skvortsov Mikhail Korniyenko RN3BF Tracy E. Caldwell KF5DBF **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS contact at Istituto Comprensivo Camaiore - Camaiore, Italy
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 02 Jun '10

02 Jun '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Istituto Comprensivo Camaiore - Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado "M. Rosi", Camaiore, I- 55043, Italy on 5 June. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:21 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between OR4ISS and IZ5QCL. The contact should be audible over Italy and adjacent area. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. The Comprehensive Institute "Camaiore 2" is located in Lido di Camaiore, a little Tuscan town on the beautiful Tyrrhenian coast of Versilia. Lido di Camaiore is a very nice seaside resort which attracts a lot of Italian and foreign tourists every summer. It is not far from Torre del Lago, the home town of the great opera composer "Giacomo Puccini". The famous "Festival Pucciniano" takes place every year. Music is an important subject at school. Many different performances, shows and musicals are played by the students. They are full of enthusiasm. Ages of the students: 6 to 10 years. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. Does hovering in the spaceship feel like being under water? 2. What health effects can be caused by a long mission? 3. What are the major differences between living in Space and living on Earth? 4. How would you describe your feelings about being away from Earth? 5. What were your reasons for undertaking this adventure? 6. What are the steps to become an astronaut and would you recommend this job to young people? 7. What do you like most about being an astronaut? 8. Where does electrical energy come from onboard the ISS? 9. Does your behaviour in Space differ from that on Earth? 10. Have you ever seen a Black Hole? 11. Have you ever seen a UFO? 12. What are the temperatures inside and outside the ISS? 13. Have you a special diet during the mission and what do you eat and drink for breakfast, lunch and dinner? 14. How many hours a day do you work and how many hours do you sleep? 15. Do you have a sound sleep in Space and what do you dream? 16. What do you do in your spare time? 17. Have you ever been in a critical situation onboard the ISS? 18. Have you ever been scared during your mission? 19. Have you ever had doubts about you might not come back to Earth? 20. What would be the duration you can imagine to live in Space, away from Earth? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. ISIS Andrea Ponti, Gallarate, Varese, Italy Mon 7 June 2010 09:40 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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2010-05-31 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 01 Jun '10

01 Jun '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report May 31, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contacts Istituto Comprensivo Camaiore - Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado "M. Rosi," Camaiore, Italy has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Saturday, June 5 at 10:21 UTC. Students participating in the contact have learned about space science, principles of radio communications and the benefits of space exploration and have prepared to use English in a real life situation. ISIS Andrea Ponti, located in Gallarate, Varese, Italy, has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Monday, June 7 at 09:40 UTC. The contact is the final event of several cross-curricular activities involving different school subjects including Science, History, Geography, Math, Information Technology and English. Students have learned about the solar system and its origins, the Space Conquest and its wide range of applications in everyday life (television broadcast by satellite, Internet, meteorological conditions) and scientific research. 2. ARISS Contact Highlights WIA Centenary Event On Saturday, May 29, students from Trinity Christian School in Canberra, Australia attended a special dinner to celebrate the Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) centenary through participation in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact. Telebridge station ON4ISS in Belgium provided the connection. On-orbit astronaut Tracy Caldwell-Dyson, KF5DBF sent greetings to the WIA and congratulated the group on its anniversary. She then went on to answer the ten questions prepared by the students. The WIA has posted an article on the event to its Web site. See: http://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2010/20100531-1/index.php 3. ARISS News on Amateur Radio Newsline On May 28, the Amateur Radio Newsline Report 1711 included a story titled, "Radio Honors: Wireless Institute of Australia Turns 100 in Year Long Celebration." The article talks about the WIA's anniversary and its ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) contact with Tracy Caldwell-Dyson, planned for May 29. To view the article, see: ftp://ftp.arnewsline.org/quincy/News/news.txt

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2010 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Meeting - First Call for papers
by JoAnne Maenpaa 30 May '10

30 May '10

This is the first call for papers for the 2010 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Meeting to be held October 8 - 10 at the Chicago/Elk Grove Holiday Inn which is near O'Hare Airport. The Symposium Committee invites proposals for: + Papers for publication in the Proceedings + Symposium Presentations + Poster Presentations + Equipment and Operating Demonstrations These can be on any topic of interest to the amateur satellite community. We request a tentative title of your presentation as soon as possible, with final copy submitted by September 1, 2010 for inclusion in the printed proceedings. Abstracts and papers should be sent to JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JKM at k9jkm(a)comcast.net. -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org Editor, AMSAT News Service Copy Editor, AMSAT Journal

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AMSAT Announces 2010 Space Symposium Will Be Near Chicago
by JoAnne Maenpaa 30 May '10

30 May '10

AMSAT announces the 2010 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, October 8 through Sunday, October 10. This year we have selected the Chicago/Elk Grove Holiday Inn which is near O'Hare Airport for the event. This is the same hotel that recently has hosted the Central States VHF Conference, Digital Communications Conference and NIDXCC events. All Amateur Radio Operators interested in space communications are invited to participate in the Symposium offerings including: + Space Symposium with Amateur Satellite Presentations + Operating Techniques, News, & Plans from the Amateur Satellite World + Board of Directors Meeting open to AMSAT members + Meet Board Members and Officers + Annual General Membership Meeting + Annual Banquet-Keynote Speaker and Door Prizes + President's Club Reception + Area Coordinator's Breakfast The Chicago/Elk Grove Holiday Inn is located at 1000 Busse Road, Elk Grove, IL (near O'Hare Airport with free hourly shuttles). The room rate and reservation information will be announced shortly. Watch http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2010/index.php for more news as it becomes available. -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org Editor, AMSAT News Service Copy Editor, AMSAT Journal

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-05-29 17:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 29 May '10

29 May '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-05-29 17:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: 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. Wireless Institute of Australia, Bayswater, Victoria, and Trinity Christian School, Canberra, Australia, telebridge via ON4ISS Contact was successful: Sat 2010-05-29 10:47:52 UTC 68 deg (***) Istituto Comprensivo Camaiore - Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado “M. Rosi”, Camaiore, I- 55043, Italy, direct via IZ5QCL Contact is a go for: Sat 2010-06-05 10:21:29 UTC 84 deg ISIS Andrea Ponti, Gallarate, Varese, Italy, direct via I2JRY Contact is a go for: Mon 2010-06-07 09:40:17 UTC 67 deg Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 539. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 33. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2010-05-29 17:00 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 2010-05-29 17:00 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. 22 on orbit Oleg Kotov Soichi Noguchi KD5TVP Timothy J. Creamer KC5WKI Exp. 23 on orbit Aleksandr Skvortsov Mikhail Korniyenko RN3BF Tracy E. Caldwell KF5DBF **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Trinity Christian School, Canberra, Australia/Wireless Inst. of Australia
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 28 May '10

28 May '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Wireless Institute of Australia, Bayswater, Victoria, and Trinity Christian School, Canberra, Australia on 29 May. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:47 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between OR4ISS and ON4ISS. 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. Trinity Christian School is a Kindergarten to Year 12 day school for boys and girls. It is situated in Canberra. The school has a student enrolment of 1135 and more than 130 permanent staff are employed. The school is recognised for its excellence in student achievements across a broad range of academic, physical and social areas. The school Vision is "To provide students with a Christ-centred education in a learning community of Love, Nurture and Service". The school principal, Mr. Carl Palmer is a licensed amateur radio operator (VK2TP / VK1TP). The Wireless Institute of Australia is the oldest Ham Radio Club in the world, and this ARISS contact will take place during their the Centenary dinner in Canberra. We have asked students from the Trinity Christian School in Canberra to take part. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What in your opinion is the most interesting experiment that has been conducted on the International Space Station? 2. Living is space with zero gravity must have some unusual effects on the body. Does this environment affect an astronaut's circulatory system such as causing changes to the normal blood pressure and pulse rate? 3. What is the evacuation procedure in the event of an emergency on the International Space Station? 4. I understand that Astronauts on the ISS are able to see 16 sunrises and sunsets each day. Does this affect your sleep patterns? Do you sleep a for longer time or a shorter time than you would on earth? How long does it usually take to get over the effects of "jet-lag" when you return to Earth. 5. How often do you interact with the astronauts from other countries and do you work on projects and experiments together? 6. When you are in space, are you "above" the law? If there was a legal issue that arose on the space station which nation's law would apply? 7. Do you think that in the future, it will be feasible for people to spend considerable amounts of time living in space? 8. Astronaut, Neil Armstrong said that when he looked out of the window of the space ship he could cover the whole world with his finger. Rather than making him feel big, it made him feel very small. After circling the Earth for months and months how do you do you relate to the enormity of space? 9. Does the Space Station ever collide with other solid matter in space? 10. Have you been involved in a space walk? What is it like? Has anyone ever been separated from the space station by a large distance? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Istituto Comprensivo Camaiore - Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado "M. Rosi", Camaiore, I- 55043, Italy Sat 5 June 2010, 10:21 UTC 2 ISIS Andrea Ponti, Gallarate, Varese, Italy, Mon 7 June 2010 09:40 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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