A simulated contact is a training session. Crew members speak to students using ARISS hardware in a mockup of the ISS at a training facility on the ground. This activity is one of dozens they simulate as part of their training program before the crew members actually fly on a mission.

Kenneth - N5VHO

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From: sarex-bounces@AMSAT.Org on behalf of joe cassano aka jmario Sent: Sat 3/8/2008 2:30 PM To: sarex@AMSAT.Org Subject: [sarex] Re: SAREX Digest, Vol 3, Issue 28

Could someone explain what a simulated contact is?

Joe Cassano K3FMA

sarex-request@AMSAT.Org wrote:

Today's Topics:

1. Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2008-03-08 00:00 UTC (AJ9N@aol.com)

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Simulated contact #1 for Westbrook with Sandra Magnus KE5FYE Thu 2008-03-13 very approx 14:50 UTC

Simulated contact #2 for Westbrook with Nicole Stott KE5GJN Thu 2008-03-13 very approx 15:15 UTC

The simulated contacts should be on IRLP and Echolink. It is suggested that you monitor between 14:45 and 16:15 UTC for the actual contacts.

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