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2011-05-23 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 23 May '11

23 May '11

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report May 23, 2011 1. Successful ARISS Contact with Debica, Poland On Thursday, May 19, an ARISS contact was held between Primary and Junior High Schools Complex in Podgrodziein, Debica, Poland and on-orbit astronaut Ron Garan, KF5GPO. The contact complemented the science curriculum covering physics and astronomy. Local amateur radio operators, experienced in satellite contacts, worked with the school's radio club to prepare for this event. Approximately eighty students were in attendance and listened as Garan fielded 14 space-related questions. News coverage was provided by radio, television and newspapers. 2. ARISS International Team Meeting Held The monthly ARISS partners meeting was held on Tuesday, May 17. Topics of discussion included the ISS National Lab, the new proposal process for U.S. schools and the Ericsson radio which was recently installed in the Columbus Module. Minutes will be posted to the ARISS Web site in the near future. http://www.rac.ca/ariss/arissmin.htm 3. ARRL QST Posts ARISS News The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) included several ARISS-related items in its June QST. "In Brief" column told about Astronaut Chris Cassidy earning his Amateur Radio license KF5KDR, and Astronaut Luca Parmitano earning his Amateur Radio license KF5KDP. The "Happenings" column ran their photos and a lengthier story about them. Then the two-page pictorial ran, titled "Houston, We Have Amateur Radio!" written by ARRL Chief Operating Office Harold Kramer, WJ1B. There was a short summary about the ARISS education program, and then pictures of Kenneth Ransom with the radio in the simulator, the antenna on the ISS mockup, the Kenwood radio, W5RRR's satellite antenna on the tower, W5RRR's president (John Maca, AB5SS) with Harold, Mission Control, and Don Pettit, KD5MDT with Kenneth Ransom and Mark Severance. 4. ARRL Article on New Process for U.S. Schools The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) ran a Web story on the new ARISS proposal process for U.S. schools. There will be two windows of opportunity each year for U.S. schools and organizations to submit proposals for an ARISS contact. A window is currently open and proposals should be submitted by July 15, 2011 for a contact that will be scheduled during the January - July 2012 time frame. NASA sent out an EXPRESS message to 18,000 educators letting them know of this opportunity. The message may be found at the end of the article. http://www.arrl.org/news/nasa-and-ariss-reach-out-to-educators

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-05-19 16:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 19 May '11

19 May '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-05-19 16:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Primary and Junior High Schools Complex in Podgrodzie, Debica, Poland, direct via SP8YAY (***) Contact was successful: Thu 2011-05-19 07:51:13 UTC 86 deg (***) Escola EBI/JI de Montenegro, Faro, Portugal, direct via CT1REP Contact is a go for: Mon 201-05-23 12:36:01 UTC 34 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 events is 642. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 625. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 40. 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: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2011-05-19 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 2011-05-19 16:30 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. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA Exp. 27 on orbit Andrey Borisenko Aleksandr Samokutyayev Ronald J. Garan KF5GPO STS-134 on orbit and docked to the ISS. (***) **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Primary and Junior High Schools Complex in Podgrodzie, Debica, Poland
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 18 May '11

18 May '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Primary and Junior High Schools Complex in Podgrodzie, Debica, Poland on 19 May. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 07:51 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between OR4ISS and SP8YAY. The contact should be audible over Poland 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. School Complex in Podgrodzie is composed of two main school levels: primary school and junior high school. There are 180 students in our school in Podgrodzie. There are students from the primary school and also from junior high school. The primary school attendants' are six-year-old to twelve-year-old students, whereas, the junior high school's students are thirteen to sixteen years old. The second type of school puts more emphasis on Science (including Physics and Mathematics). The students of these schools are interested in astronomical observations, thus they are eager to take part in special classes concerning such issues. Since the beginning of the School Radio Contact Club the students are more involved in satellite contact and the ARISS Program. The club is also cooperating with the local amateur radio operators, particularly with people who has an experience in satellite contact techniques. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. Can you see the continents from space? Can you see Poland? 2. Can you see other planets? 3. When are coming back on Earth? 4. Do you have free time there? 5. How long and how do you sleep? 6. Do you eat some special food there? What is it? 7. Can we see ISS from the Earth? 8. Is there something like rain in space? 9. How do you change your clothes? 10. Is it dark in space? 11. What do you do when you feel dizzy? 12. What do you drink in space? 13. How do you know when it is morning and when it is night? 14. Is the Earth big or small? 15. Do you see UFO? 16. From the ISS, can you see the moon? 17. What temperature is there in your ship? 18. Can you communicate with your family? 19. How many people are there in the ship? 20. Is there something like weather in space? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Escola EBI/JI de Montenegro, Faro, Portugal, direct via CT1REP Mon, 23 May 2011, 12:36 UTC ARISS is an international educational outreach program partnering the participating space agencies, NASA, Russian Space Agency, ESA, CNES, JAXA, and CSA, with the AMSAT and IARU organizations from participating countries. ARISS offers an opportunity for students to experience the excitement of Amateur Radio by talking directly with crewmembers on-board the International Space Station. Teachers, parents and communities see, first hand, how Amateur Radio and crewmembers on ISS can energize youngsters' interest in science, technology, and learning. Further information on the ARISS program is available on the website http://www.ariss.org/ (graciously hosted by the Radio Amateurs of Canada). Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN

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AMSAT-NA Board of Directors Nominations Due by June 15th
by Alan P. Biddle 17 May '11

17 May '11

It is time to submit nominations for the upcoming open seats on the AMSAT-NA Board of Directors. The deadline is June 15th. A valid nomination requires either one Member Society, or five current individual members in good standing, to nominate an AMSAT member for the position. Four director's terms expire this year: Barry Baines, WD4ASW Alan Biddle, WA4SCA Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA Tony Monteiro, AA2TX The four candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be seated as full Board members for two year terms. The two candidates receiving the next highest number of votes will be seated as alternate Board members for one year terms. Beginning this year, in addition to traditional submissions of written nominations which remains unchanged and is the preferred method, initial nominations may be made by electronic means. These include e-mail, FAX, or electronic image of a petition. Electronic petitions should be sent to MARTHA(a)AMSAT.ORG or faxed to 301-608-3410. Written nominations, consisting of names, calls, and individual signatures, should be mailed to: AMSAT-NA 850 Sligo Ave #600 Silver Spring, MD, 20910 No matter what method is used, petitions MUST arrive no later than June 15th at the AMSAT-NA office. If the nomination is a traditional written nomination, no other action is required. If it is other than this, i.e. electronic, a verifying traditional written petition MUST be received at the AMSAT-NA office at the above address within 7 days following the close of nominations on June 15th. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT THIS SECOND, WRITTEN VERIFICATION ARE NOT VALID UNDER THE EXISTING AMSAT-NA BYLAWS. Alan Biddle WA4SCA AMSAT Corporate Secretary

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-05-17 04:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 17 May '11

17 May '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-05-17 04:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Exhibition “Scientific and Technical and Innovation Achievements of Russia” , Madrid, Spain, direct via EA/RW3WW Contact was successful: Fri 2011-05-13 16:35 UTC (***) Primary and Junior High Schools Complex in Podgrodzie, Debica, Poland, direct via SP8YAY (***) Contact is a go for: Thu 2011-05-19 07:51:13 UTC 86 deg (***) Escola EBI/JI de Montenegro, Faro, Portugal, direct via CT1REP (***) Contact is a go for: Mon 201-05-23 12:36:01 UTC 34 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 events is 640. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 40. 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: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2011-05-17 04:00 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 2011-05-17 04:00 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. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA Exp. 27 on orbit Andrey Borisenko Aleksandr Samokutyayev Ronald J. Garan KF5GPO **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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2011-05-16 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 16 May '11

16 May '11

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report May 16, 2011 1. Upcoming School Contacts The ARISS team continues to work on the school contact schedule. The next contacts to be held are dependent on the launch date of STS-134. 2. Recent ARISS Contacts On Monday, May 9 students from St. Michael School in Schererville, Indiana and astronaut Cady Coleman, KC5ZTH on the ISS took part in an ARISS contact. The school partners with the Challenger Learning Center in Hammond, Indiana and provided students with this ARISS contact to highlight its science curriculum. Approximately 430 students, teachers and guests watched and listened as 16 questions about life in space were asked and answered. Contact video was streamed on the internet and representatives from three newspapers covered the event. The Times posted an article. See: http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/schererville/article_1a1b5c1d-0f5d-… Mount Carmel Academy students from Houston, Texas participated in an ARISS contact with on-orbit astronaut Ron Garan, KF5GPO on Tuesday, May 10 via telebridge station ON4ISS in Belgium. This was Garan's first ARISS contact and he handled nine questions, providing comprehensive answers. The contact complemented lessons on the International Space Station as well as amateur radio and Clear Lake Amateur Radio Club provided follow-on educational support. News of the ARISS contact reached approximately 580,000 households through the Comcast Channel 18 simulcast of Houston Independent School District news and through KUHF, the local PBS radio station. See: http://app1.kuhf.org/houston_public_radio-news-display.php?articles_id=1305… Students from Tecnico Industriale Statale "Gerolamo e Margherita Montani," in Fermo, Italy established an ARISS contact with Paolo Nespoli, IZØJPA on Thursday, May 12. The contact highlighted the school curriculum which focuses on Chemistry, Biotechnology, Electronics, Computer Science, Telecommunications and Mechanics. Nespoli fielded 21 questions posed by the youth over two ISS passes. The event was attended by nearly 300 students and visitors and video was streamed over the internet. An ARISS contact was held between students from Primary School Pasquale Luisi and Secondaria Di 1° Grado Virgilio, both located in Foggia, Italy, and ISS astronaut Paolo Nespoli on Saturday, May 14. An audience of 200 attended the event and listened as Nespoli spoke to the students over two consecutive ISS passes, answering a total of 18 questions. Through this contact and related studies, students were introduced to amateur radio, astronauts and the International Space Station. 3. AMSAT News on ARISS Events The May 15 AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) News Service bulletin (ANS-135) contained an update to the ARISS related activities which will be held at the Dayton Hamvention on May 20 - 22. It also included a status on ARISSat-1 and a piece on AMSAT's involvement with the National Air and Space Museum Space Day 2011 event. See: http://amsat.org/pipermail/ans/2011/000514.html

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-05-16 03:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 15 May '11

15 May '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-05-16 03:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: English Estates Elementary, Fern Park, Florida, direct via N4EH Contact was successful: Fri 2011-05-13 14:48:26 UTC 26 deg (***) Primary school “Pasquale Luisi”, Castelluccio Valmaggiore, Foggia, Italy, and Secondaria Di 1° Grado “Virgilio”, Castelluccio , Italy direct via IK0USO/7 Contact was successful: Sat 2011-05-14 09:09:13 UTC 45 deg (***) Exhibition “Scientific and Technical and Innovation Achievements of Russia” , Madrid, Spain, direct via EA/RW3WW Contact is a go for: Fri 2011-05-13 16:35 UTC Exhibition “Scientific and Technical and Innovation Achievements of Russia” , Madrid, Spain, direct via EA/RW3WW Contact is a go for Sat 2011-05-14 15:23 UTC 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 events is 639. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 40. 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: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2011-05-16 03:00 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 2011-05-16 03:00 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. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA Exp. 27 on orbit Andrey Borisenko Aleksandr Samokutyayev Ronald J. Garan KF5GPO **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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[sarex] Upcoming ARISS contact with Primary school "Pasquale Luisi", Castelluccio Valmaggiore, Foggia, Italy, and Secondaria Di 1° Grado "Virgilio", Castelluccio , Italy
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 13 May '11

13 May '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Primary school "Pasquale Luisi", Castelluccio Valmaggiore, Foggia, Italy, and Secondaria Di 1° Grado "Virgilio", Castelluccio , Italy on 14 May. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 09:09 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between IR0ISS and IK0USO/7. 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. Castelluccio Valmaggiore is a small mountain town that counts around thousand inhabitants close to province of Foggia in Italy. The primary school "Pasquale Luisi" is a detached center of school of Troia, Foggia with 5 classrooms and with around 90 pupils. The secondary school is a detached center of school "Virgilio" of Troia, Foggia with 3 classrooms and with a total number of 50 students aged 11 to 14. All the linked activities will be realized in the building of the "Pascale Luisi" primary school in Castelluccio, Foggia, Italia. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What emotion do you feel when you see the earth from the space? 2. How does your body react to the advance of gravity? 3. What is your work space, what do you do? 4. What made you want to be an astronaut? 5. Is the space ship like living at home? 6. Is there any recovery of the Japan tsunami? 7. How do you work out the time? 8. With today's studies, do you believe in future there will be many question about the birth of galaxies? 9. How many people are there in your team, and what nationalities are they? 10. One problem of the earth in that of global warming. From your point of view what can you say about this? 11. How do you spend your day? 12. In the space which action are most challenging? 13. As a child you even dream of going into space or did you have another dream? 14. Was the astronaut mission difficult to prepare? 15. What do you like best about your job? 16. Among the phenomena studied including cosmic rays, why is it important to study them? 17. You can see all the planets beyond the earth? and the moon? 18. How many times have you been an a mission? 19. I thing it's fun doing the upside down without gravity, do you do it? 20. What sports can you practice on 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 2011-05-13 04:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 12 May '11

12 May '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-05-13 04:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Tecnico Industriale Statale “Gerolamo e Margherita Montani”, Fermo, I-63023, Italy, direct via I6KZR Contact was successful: Thu 2011-05-12 09:57:03 UTC 75 deg (***) Exhibition “Scientific and Technical and Innovation Achievements of Russia” , Madrid, Spain, direct via EA/RW3WW Contact apparently was unsuccessful: Thu 2011-05-12 16:11 UTC (***) English Estates Elementary, Fern Park, Florida, direct via N4EH Contact is a go for: Fri 2011-05-13 14:48:26 UTC 26 deg Exhibition “Scientific and Technical and Innovation Achievements of Russia” , Madrid, Spain, direct via EA/RW3WW Contact is a go for: Fri 2011-05-13 16:35 UTC Primary school “Pasquale Luisi”, Castelluccio Valmaggiore, Foggia, Italy, and Secondaria Di 1° Grado “Virgilio”, Castelluccio , Italy direct via IK0USO/7 Contact is a go for: Sat 2011-05-14 09:09:13 UTC 45 deg Exhibition “Scientific and Technical and Innovation Achievements of Russia” , Madrid, Spain, direct via EA/RW3WW Contact is a go for Sat 2011-05-14 15:23 UTC Saint Petersburg, Russia, direct via TBD Contact is a go for Sun 2011-05-15 11:10 UTC 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 636. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 40. 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: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2011-05-13 04:00 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 2011-05-13 04:00 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. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA Exp. 27 on orbit Andrey Borisenko Aleksandr Samokutyayev Ronald J. Garan KF5GPO **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS contact with English Estates Elementary School Fern Park, FL
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 11 May '11

11 May '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at English Estates Elementary, Fern Park, Florida on 13 May. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 14:48 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and N4EH. The contact should be audible over portions of the 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. English Estates Elementary, where Leadership is Elementary, is honored to have the opportunity for our students to converse directly with a crew member on board the International Space Station. We also appreciate the support of the Lake Monroe Amateur Radio Society (LMARS) in this endeavor. The Leadership Program at English Estates is based on Dr. Stephen R. Covey's The 6 Habits of Highly Effective People. Weaving these principles into the fabric of our school's culture, we proved guidepost for students, faculty, and staff. This International Space Station Contact is an excellent way for our 5th grade students to practice their leadership skills by developing questions to ask the astronauts while in space. Our Leadership Program has also been featured in the book, The Leader in Me, by Dr. Stephen R. Covey. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. Do you orbit with the earth or stay in one place? 2. How do you work when you are floating around in space? 3. How do you know how to get back to earth when you are out in space? 4. Do you ever see asteroids or meteors? 5. Do you enjoy being an astronaut? 6. How many days do you stay in space? 7. How long does it take for the rocket you go on to reach the ISS? 8. What would happen if you got stuck in space or ran out of supplies on the ISS? 9. Do you see a lot of space junk in space? 10. Do you ever feel turbulence the way people do on airplanes? 11. What does zero gravity feel like? 12. What planet would you like to stand on if you could? 13. How do you eat in space when your food can float away? 14. What do you do when you are not working? 15. How do you get to be an astronaut? 16. Is it hard to be an astronaut? 17. Do you get enough sleep? 18. Why did you choose to be an astronaut? 19. Can you eat in the rocket before you get to the ISS? 20. If you stay in space for a long time, do you get taller? 21. Do you get claustrophobic in the ISS? 22. Could you go into space without a helmet and just hold your breath? 23. What does it feel like going through the atmosphere? 24. What is the view of space like from the ISS? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 2. Primary school "Pasquale Luisi", Castelluccio Valmaggiore, Foggia, Italy, and Secondaria Di 1° Grado "Virgilio", Castelluccio , Italy direct via IK0USO/7 Sat, 14 May 2011 09:09 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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