40th Anniversary Conference:
Celebrating the Positive Impact of Amateur Radio on Human Spaceflight
Center for Space Education
Adjacent to NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Center, Florida, USA
February 22-24, 2024
Shuttle: SAREX
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Mir: Mirex
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International Space Station: ARISS
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Forty years ago, Astronaut Owen Garriott, callsign W5LFL, pioneered amateur radio communication from space on his historic STS-9 flight on the Space Shuttle Columbia. Launched November 28, 1983, Owen conducted international science investigations as part of his Spacelab-1 mission. During his free time, Owen became the first ever person from space to communicate with amateur radio operators on the ground. He was also the first to be heard directly from space by the public using simple receivers and scanners.
Garriott's mission, 40 years ago transformed astronaut communications from space forever, allowing amateur radio operators (hams) and the public to communicate with people in space. Prior to this, only a few mission controllers and the heads of state could talk to an astronaut in space. Forty years later, the human spaceflight accomplishments of the international amateur radio radio community have continued to be pioneering and impactful. Amateur radio on human spaceflight inspires the public and, most importantly, inspires, engages and educates youth. encouraging them to pursue STEM careers. Our programs have evolved with human spaceflight, starting with the Space Shuttle, then Space Station Mir and now the International Space Station. What will the next forty years bring? How about operations on commercial space stations, on and around the moon and maybe even at Mars! The historic 40th anniversary conference will be a retrospective of what has been accomplished and will highlight our exciting amateur radio human spaceflight plans on the horizon.
Garriott's mission, 40 years ago transformed astronaut communications from space forever, allowing amateur radio operators (hams) and the public to communicate with people in space. Prior to this, only a few mission controllers and the heads of state could talk to an astronaut in space. Forty years later, the human spaceflight accomplishments of the international amateur radio radio community have continued to be pioneering and impactful. Amateur radio on human spaceflight inspires the public and, most importantly, inspires, engages and educates youth. encouraging them to pursue STEM careers. Our programs have evolved with human spaceflight, starting with the Space Shuttle, then Space Station Mir and now the International Space Station. What will the next forty years bring? How about operations on commercial space stations, on and around the moon and maybe even at Mars! The historic 40th anniversary conference will be a retrospective of what has been accomplished and will highlight our exciting amateur radio human spaceflight plans on the horizon.
Celebration Events Include
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Entrance to NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitors Center, February 22
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Evening Networking Reception in Exhibit Area, February 22
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40th Anniversary Conference: Celebrating the Positive Impact of
Amateur Radio on Human Spaceflight, February 23-24
Invited speakers (including astronauts, agency officials) and panel sessions
Amateur Radio on Human Spaceflight, February 23-24
Invited speakers (including astronauts, agency officials) and panel sessions
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40th Anniversary Gala Dinner Under Apollo Saturn V Rocket, February 23 (Evening)
ARISS International Delegates Meeting (Invitation only), February 20-21
