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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-02-25 19:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 25 Feb '11

25 Feb '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-02-25 19:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: McKay State High School, Mackay MC, Queensland, Australia, telebridge via VK5ZAI Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-03-02 01:20:48 UTC 40 deg Watch for IRLP and Echolink coverage (***) Technological Centre for Innovation in Communications (CeTIC) Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, 35017, Spain, direct via EG8ISS Contact is a go for: Thu 2011-03-03 14:17:01 UTC 36 deg Simulation contact: University of Leuven, Department of Chemistry, Heverlee, Belgium, direct via ON7YD Contact is a go at approximately Thu 2010-03-03 14:15-14:45 UTC Contact should be on IRLP Simulation contact: Manordale Public School, Ottawa, Canada, direct via VE3TBD (***) Contact is a go at approximately Thu 2011-03-03 15:15-15:45 UTC Contact should be on IRLP 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 590. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-02-25 19:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2011-02-23 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. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-02-24 23:45 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 24 Feb '11

24 Feb '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-02-24 23:45 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: McKay State High School, Mackay MC, Queensland, Australia, telebridge via VK5ZAI (***) Contact is a go for: Wed 2011-03-02 01:20:48 UTC 40 deg (***) Technological Centre for Innovation in Communications (CeTIC) Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, 35017, Spain, direct via EG8ISS Contact is a go for: Thu 2011-03-03 14:17:01 UTC 36 deg (***) Simulation contact: University of Leuven, Department of Chemistry, Heverlee, Belgium, direct via ON7YD Contact is a go at approximately Thur. 2010-03-03 14:15-14:45 UTC Contact should be on IRLP Simulation contact: Manordale Public School, Ottawa, Canada, direct via VE3TBD (***) Contact is a go at approximately Tue 2011-03-03 15:15-15:45 UTC (***) Contact should be on IRLP (***) 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 590. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-02-24 23:45 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2011-02-23 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. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-02-23 06:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 23 Feb '11

23 Feb '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-02-23 06:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Preston North East Primary School, Preston, Victoria, Australia, telebridge via W5RRR Contact as successful: Tue 2011-02-22 08:04:48 UTC 51 deg (***) Nishibori Eizaburo Memorial Explorer Musium Radio Club, Higashiomi, Shiga, Japan, direct via TBD Contact was successful: Tue 2011-02-22 09:12:43 UTC 53 deg (***) Istituzione Scolalstica “Saint-Roch”, Aosta, I-11100, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for STS-133 slip plan only: Fri 2011-02-25 09:36:13 UTC 77 deg via LU8YY Simulation contact: University of Leuven, Department of Chemistry, Heverlee, Belgium, direct via ON7YD (***) Contact is a go at approximately Thur. 2010-03-03 14:15-14:45 UTC (***) Contact should be on IRLP (***) 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 590. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-02-23 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 2011-02-23 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. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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2011-02-21 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 22 Feb '11

22 Feb '11

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report February 21, 2011 1. Upcoming School Contacts Preston North East Primary School in Preston, Victoria, Australia has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Tuesday, February 22 at 08:04 UTC via telebridge station W5RRR in Houston. Students in Grades 5 and 6 have been engaged in an integrated unit of work that focuses on Earth and the Solar System. The students have been learning why we are able to live on Earth and why other planets are not suitable to sustain human life. Nishibori Eizaburo Memorial Explorer Museum Radio Club, located in Higashiomi, Shiga, Japan has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Tuesday, February 22 at 09:12 UTC. The radio club is an independent club that will use the museum facilities for this event. Children are learning about the ISS mission and space science and it is hoped that the contact will pique student interest in science and space technology. 2. Successful ARISS Contacts Held Students from Matsubara High School, located in Matsubara, Osaka, Japan, experienced an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with U.S. astronaut Cady Coleman, KC5ZTH on Monday, February 14. The contact, which highlighted lessons on radios and the ISS, was attended by approximately 200 people. Media representatives from 3 newspapers, one radio station and 3 television stations, including NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) covered the event. On Thursday, February 17, students attending "Claudio Varalli," and "Salvador Allende" High Schools in Milano, Italy participated in an ARISS contact with ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli, IZØJPA on the ISS. Telebridge station W5RRR in Houston handled the connection. Varalli, which has both a technical school and a secondary school that focuses on foreign languages, has a radio club station, IZ2SHS that is used to practice languages. "Salvador Allende" emphasizes three courses of study in science, humanities and accounting. More than 100 students, teachers and visitors attended the event and listened as Nespoli fielded 16 questions posed to him by the students. Regional and local media covered the contact, which was available on EchoLink and streamed on the Web. An ARISS contact was held between youth visiting Experiencing Learning, "Imparare Sperimentando," in San Quirino, Italy and on-orbit astronaut Paolo Nespoli, IZ0JPA on Saturday, February 19 via station LU8YY in Argentina. A crowd of approximately 400 people gathered at Imparare Sperimentando, an interactive exhibition that covers a wide variety of physics experiments and science, and watched as the students asked 16 questions of the astronaut. Regional and local media covered the event. The audio was fed into EchoLink and streaming video was provided by AMSAT-Italia. 3. Kentucky Standard Says ARISS Inspires Students to Study Science The Kentucky Standard Editorial Board printed an article about the recent ARISS - Foster Heights Elementary School contact, made possible with the help of Nelson County Area Technology Center students, and how this activity inspires children to learn more about science and technology. The story talks about how the radio contact fits in with President Barack Obama's recent State of the Union address on how the nation needs to encourage students to learn and excel, especially in math and science. See: http://www.kystandard.com/content/space-contact-may-increase-science-and-ma… 4. ARISS International Team Meeting Held The ARISS International Team met for its monthly teleconference on Tuesday, February 15. Discussions included the upcoming ARISS-I face to face meeting, as well as status reports on Columbus Module projects and ARISSat-1 plans. Minutes have been posted to the ARISS Web site. https://www.rac.ca/ariss/arisstel2011-02-15.htm 5. AMSAT - ARISSat-1 Updates On February 20, the AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) News Service bulletin (ANS-051) provided a status on ARISSat-1. Roscosmos has delayed the deployment of ARISSat-1 until the next Russian EVA scheduled in July. On April 12, the crew will connect the satellite, while still inside the ISS, to an external antenna and turn it on in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Gagarin's first manned spaceflight. For more information, see: http://amsat.org/pipermail/ans/2011/000488.html 6. ARRL - Doug Wheelock will be Guest at Dayton Hamvention The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) posted a story in its February 17 ARRL Letter about astronaut Doug Wheelock's plans to attend the Dayton Hamvention which will be held May 20-22, 2011. Wheelock will talk about his stay on the ISS, his contacts with school children and his many general contacts with hams. For the full story, "Astronaut Doug Wheelock, KF5BOC, to Be Guest of ARRL and AMSAT at Hamvention,®" go to: http://www.arrl.org/news/astronaut-doug-wheelock-kf5boc-to-be-guest-of-arrl… 7. Astronaut Training Status Three astronauts were given the ARISS Basic Operations class this past week. Kevin Ford, KF5GPP (Expedition 33), Chris Cassidy (Expedition 35) and Akihiko Hoshide, KE5DNI (Expedition 32) all participated in the training sessions. 8. Amateur Radio Newsline Covers ARISSat On February 18, the Amateur Radio Newsline Report 1749 posted the story, "Ham Radio in Space: ARISSat-1 Deployment Delayed until July." The story covers the recent events affecting the satellite. See: ftp://ftp.arnewsline.org/quincy/News/news.txt

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Nishibori Eizaburo Memorial Explorer Musium Radio Club, Higashiomi, Shiga, Japan
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 22 Feb '11

22 Feb '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Nishibori Eizaburo Memorial Explorer Musium Radio Club, Higashiomi, Shiga, Japan on 22 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 09:12 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and 8N3NR. The contact should be audible over Japan. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. Nishibori Eizaburo memorial museum Radio Club is at the Higashiomi city Shiga pref. Nishibori Eizaburo was the captain of the first South Pole area wintering observation team. We hold many activities for local children to have interests in science, every year. In order to give the interest over the universe of the children of an area this time, the children who want to communicate with ISS were looked for. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. Where and when do you sleep? 2. Can you see Rigil Kentaurus at the space station? What color is it? 3. How does zero G feel? 4. How do you brush your teeth? 5. Why is space dark and black? 6. How do you know when night is coming? 7. What time is it in space now? How do you know what time it is? 8. Please tell me how garbage disposal is at the space station? 9. What happens if you discharge large quantities of water in space? 10. If you don't get exercise at the space station, what happen to your body? 11. How long does it take to be an astronaut? 12. Why can you breathe fresh air anytime in the space station? Even if you breathe, why does the air never run out? 13. What is the hardest thing in the curriculum of becoming an astronaut? 14. What is your favorite space food? 15. What kinds of machines do you use for wireless communication? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Istituzione Scolalstica "Saint-Roch", Aosta, I-11100, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for STS-133 slip plan only: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:36 UTC ARISS is an international educational outreach program partnering the participating space agencies, NASA, Russian Space Agency, ESA, CNES, JAXA, and CSA, with the AMSAT and IARU organizations from participating countries. ARISS offers an opportunity for students to experience the excitement of Amateur Radio by talking directly with crewmembers on-board the International Space Station. Teachers, parents and communities see, first hand, how Amateur Radio and crewmembers on ISS can energize youngsters' interest in science, technology, and learning. Further information on the ARISS program is available on the website http://www.ariss.org/ (graciously hosted by the Radio Amateurs of Canada). Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Preston North East Primary School, Preston, Victoria, Australia
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 22 Feb '11

22 Feb '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Preston North East Primary School, Preston, Victoria, Australia on 22 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 08:04 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and W5RRR. Portions of the contact should be audible over the U.S. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. Preston North East Primary School has a current enrollment of 300 students. Our School offers a challenging and comprehensive curriculum that equips children with the necessary skills and knowledge to become well-adjusted adults and contributing members of the community. Information & Communication Technology continues to be a high priority at the school. Interactive whiteboards are in several classrooms with plans to purchase new ones. Students also access inter-school sport, a school camp and a variety of excursions which utilise the school bus. The school caters for newly arrived students through exemplary programs that have been established. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. How does the ISS move around Earth without an engine? 2. What can you tell us about the 'lotus plant' inspired space gear protection? 3. What happens if there is an emergency onboard the ISS if there are no contacts? 4. Is there any proof as to the existence of vegetation or inhabitants in other planets rather than earth? 5. Where did you get your inspiration to become an astronaut? 6. How long does it take to get from Earth to the ISS? 7. What happens if you get a cut while on board the ISS? Will all the blood come out quickly? 8. Can oxygen be recycled? What happens to carbon dioxide after you breathe it out? 9. Is the ISS in danger of colliding with meteorites or space junk? 10. How long did it take to assemble the ISS? 11. How big is the International Space Station in metres? 12. How long can you be in space for at any one time? 13. What new research have you conducted in the last 12 months? 14. What do you enjoy most about your job? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Nishibori Eizaburo Memorial Explorer Musium Radio Club, Higashiomi, Shiga, Japan, direct via TBD Tue 22 Feb. 2011 09:12 UTC 2. Istituzione Scolalstica "Saint-Roch", Aosta, I-11100, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for STS-133 slip plan only: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:36 UTC ARISS is an international educational outreach program partnering the participating space agencies, NASA, Russian Space Agency, ESA, CNES, JAXA, and CSA, with the AMSAT and IARU organizations from participating countries. ARISS offers an opportunity for students to experience the excitement of Amateur Radio by talking directly with crewmembers on-board the International Space Station. Teachers, parents and communities see, first hand, how Amateur Radio and crewmembers on ISS can energize youngsters' interest in science, technology, and learning. Further information on the ARISS program is available on the website http://www.ariss.org/ (graciously hosted by the Radio Amateurs of Canada). Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-02-19 21:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 19 Feb '11

19 Feb '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-02-19 21:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Experiencing Learning “Imparare Sperimentando”, San Quirino, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact was successful: Sat 2011-02-19 11:43:19 UTC 46 deg (***) Preston North East Primary School, Preston, Victoria, Australia, telebridge via W5RRR Contact is a go for Tue 2011-02-22 08:04:48 UTC 51 deg Nishibori Eizaburo Memorial Explorer Musium Radio Club, Higashiomi, Shiga, Japan, direct via TBD Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-02-22 09:12:43 UTC 53 deg Istituzione Scolalstica “Saint-Roch”, Aosta, I-11100, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for STS-133 slip plan only: Fri 2011-02-25 09:36:13 UTC 77 deg via LU8YY Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 588. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS **************************************************************************** ** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-02-19 21:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2011-02-19 21:30 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 2011-02-17 18:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 17 Feb '11

17 Feb '11

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2011-02-17 18:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Istituto di Istruzione Superiore “Claudio Varalli” and Liceo Scientifico Salvador Allende, Milano, I-20142, Italy, telebridge via W5RRR (***) Contact was successful: Thu 2011-02-17 10:33:46 UTC 56 deg (***) Experiencing Learning “Imparare Sperimentando”, San Quirino, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for: Sat 2011-02-19 11:43:19 UTC 46 deg Preston North East Primary School, Preston, Victoria, Australia, telebridge via W5RRR Contact is a go for Tue 2011-02-22 08:04:48 UTC 51 deg Nishibori Eizaburo Memorial Explorer Musium Radio Club, Higashiomi, Shiga, Japan, direct via TBD Contact is a go for: Tue 2011-02-22 09:12:43 UTC 53 deg Istituzione Scolalstica “Saint-Roch”, Aosta , I-11100, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for STS-133 slip plan only: Fri 2011-02-25 09:36:13 UTC 77 deg via LU8YY Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 588. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DPØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS, IRØISS *************************************************** *************************** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2011-02-17 18:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2011-02-17 18:30 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf **************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. **************************************************************************** Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Exp. 26 on orbit Dmitry Kondratyev Catherine G. Coleman KC5ZTH Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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[sarex] Upcoming ARISS contact with Experiencing Learning "Imparare Sperimentando", San Quirino, Italy
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Experiencing Learning "Imparare Sperimentando", San Quirino, Italy on 19 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 11:43 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and LU8YY. The contact should be audible over southern portions of South America. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in Italian. "Impara Sperimentando" (Experiencing Learning) is an interactive exposure of physics experiments and science targeted observation of all aspects of natural phenomena, located in Pordenone, North-East Italy. The purposes of the exhibition are: share expertise and experience from research environments and schools; share skills and experiences of different schools; intervene in the daily teaching; carry out activities involving all visitors and especially students and schools; use new technologies in a meaningful way and the sensors on-line; enable the laboratory work; and finally, curiosity and provide scientifically correct information to every citizen. Participants will ask as many of the following questions (translated) as time allows: 1. Could you please tell me three adjectives to describe your mission? 2. Could you tell me three main qualities, basic traits that an astronaut has possess? 3. An astronaut in flight feels to have a wider citizenship? 4. How is organized daily time on the ISS? 5. Are there any equipment or appliances in common use that do not work on the ISS? 6. How many missions can an astronaut carry out in his lifetime? 7. What are the strangest sensations experienced in our body in zero gravity? 8. Can you see aurora borealis and the swarms of meteorites from the ISS? 9. What should you do if the ISS goes out of orbit? 10. Are there been conducted experiments with the purpose of getting life longer? 11. Which important biology experiments were conducted on the ISS? 12. How can you distinguish between day and night and find the right time to sleep when you are in orbit? 13. How does it feel to be in absence of gravity? Do you suffer from "space sickness"? 14. Archimedes' principle, communicating vessels are all phenomenon connected to the force of gravity. This phenomenon work in the same way, different or they don't work on ISS? 15. How does the fire behave in zero gravity? 16. Which diet has to follow an astronaut on ISS? 17. Where do you put the waste materials on the ISS? 18. As you can see the Via Lactea from ISS? 19. Which are the effects on the body to return to Earth? 20. What is the difference in meaning between "Cosmonaut" and "Astronaut"? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Preston North East Primary School, Preston, Victoria, Australia, telebridge via W5RRR Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:04 UTC 2. Nishibori Eizaburo Memorial Explorer Musium Radio Club, Higashiomi, Shiga, Japan, direct via TBD Tue 22 Feb 2011 09:12 UTC 3. Istituzione Scolalstica "Saint-Roch", Aosta , I-11100, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for STS-133 slip plan only: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:36 UTC ARISS is an international educational outreach program partnering the participating space agencies, NASA, Russian Space Agency, ESA, CNES, JAXA, and CSA, with the AMSAT and IARU organizations from participating countries. ARISS offers an opportunity for students to experience the excitement of Amateur Radio by talking directly with crewmembers on-board the International Space Station. Teachers, parents and communities see, first hand, how Amateur Radio and crewmembers on ISS can energize youngsters' interest in science, technology, and learning. Further information on the ARISS program is available on the website http://www.ariss.org/ (graciously hosted by the Radio Amateurs of Canada). Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN

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[sarex] Upcoming ARISS contact with Istituto di Istruzione Superiore "Claudio Varalli", Milano, Italy
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Istituto di Istruzione Superiore "Claudio Varalli", Milano, I-20142, Italy on 17 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:33 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and W5RRR. The contact should be audible over portions of the central U.S. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in Italian. "Varalli" is both a Technical Touristic School and a Secondary School with an emphasis on foreign languages (Linguistic Liceo). The school is inside the Campus of Puecher Centre in the south part of Milan. During the five years course the students attend the study of English, French, German and Spanish languages. Technical Tourist School has 474 student while Linguistic Liceo has 174 student. For the school year 2010/2011 the school is planning the formation of 34 classes. Besides curricular activities, the students of the school attend meeting, seminars, conferences, visits, theatrical performances and exhibition. The school has a Radio Club Station with official call IZ2SHS, useful also for language training. Participants will ask as many of the following questions (translated) as time allows: 1. What's your typical day on the ISS? 2. What's the temperature range in space and which insulating materials are needed by the ISS? 3. According to your personal experience, how does human body reacts to life in space? 4. What's your main task on this mission? 5. What kind of experiments are you carrying on? Concerning medicine, biology, mechanics or else? 6. Which path led you to become an astronaut? 7. Which physical requirements are needed to become an astronaut? 8. Is there an experiment among those you have carried out which has particularly interested you and which you can tell us about? 9. Considering how important communication is on the ISS, has being a radio amateur helped you in your career as an astronaut? 10. Do you have a special diet while on orbit? 11. Which is the primary source of energy on the ISS? 12. Which systems are adopted ro reduce consumption of energy on the ISS? 13. Is it possible to see from space the most polluted areas of the Earth? 14. Did you find it easy to interact with astronauts of different countries? 15. Is it possible to see any human buildings on the Earth from the ISS? 16. If you fall ill, do you have any special treatment? 17. Can you tell us something about the new comunication satellite ARISSat- 1/RadioSkaf V? 18. Can communication with the Earth be disturbed by magnetic storms or other phenomena? 19. How do you perform daily activities in a state of zero gravity? 20. How long do day and night last on the ISS and how do you get used to it? 21. How do meteors and bolids appear to you in space and how is the ISS protected from them? 22. Are you carrying on studies on the atmosphere which can be useful for meteorology? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Experiencing Learning "Imparare Sperimentando", San Quirino, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Sat, 19 Feb. 2011 11:43 UTC 2. Preston North East Primary School, Preston, Victoria, Australia, telebridge via W5RRR Tue 22 Feb. 2011 08:04 UTC 3. Nishibori Eizaburo Memorial Explorer Musium Radio Club, Higashiomi, Shiga, Japan, direct via TBD Tue, 22 Feb. 2011 09:12 UTC 4. Istituzione Scolalstica "Saint-Roch", Aosta , I-11100, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for STS-133 slip plan only: Fri 25 Feb. 2011 09:36 UTC ARISS is an international educational outreach program partnering the participating space agencies, NASA, Russian Space Agency, ESA, CNES, JAXA, and CSA, with the AMSAT and IARU organizations from participating countries. ARISS offers an opportunity for students to experience the excitement of Amateur Radio by talking directly with crewmembers on-board the International Space Station. Teachers, parents and communities see, first hand, how Amateur Radio and crewmembers on ISS can energize youngsters' interest in science, technology, and learning. Further information on the ARISS program is available on the website http://www.ariss.org/ (graciously hosted by the Radio Amateurs of Canada). Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN

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