ARISS News Release                                                     No. 23-47       

Message to US Educators  Amateur Radio on the International Space Station Contact Opportunity

Call for Proposals - New Proposal Window is October 1, 2023 – November 10, 2023

September 25, 2023 --- The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Program is seeking formal and informal education institutions and organizations, individually or working together, to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS.  ARISS anticipates that the contact would be held between July 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024. Crew scheduling and ISS orbits will determine the exact contact dates. To maximize these radio contact opportunities, ARISS is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed education plan.
 
The deadline to submit a proposal is November 10, 2023.  

Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at www.ariss.org. An ARISS Introductory Webinar session will be held on October 5 2023 at 7 PM ET.  The Eventbrite link to sign up is: https://ariss-proposal-webinar-fall-2023.eventbrite.com
 
The Opportunity
Crew members aboard the International Space Station will participate in scheduled Amateur Radio contacts. These radio contacts are approximately 10 minutes in length and allow students to interact with the astronauts through a question-and-answer session.
 
An ARISS contact is a voice-only communication opportunity via Amateur Radio between astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the space station and classrooms and communities. ARISS contacts afford education audiences the opportunity to learn firsthand from astronauts what it is like to live and work in space and to learn about space research conducted on the ISS. Students also will have an opportunity to learn about satellite communication, wireless technology, and radio science. Because of the nature of human spaceflight and the complexity of scheduling activities aboard the ISS, organizations must demonstrate flexibility to accommodate changes in dates and times of the radio contact.
 
Amateur Radio organizations around the world with the support of NASA and space agencies in Russia, Canada, Japan and Europe present educational organizations with this opportunity. The ham radio organizations’ volunteer efforts provide the equipment and operational support to enable communication between crew on the ISS and students around the world using Amateur Radio. 
 
Please direct any questions to education@ariss-usa.org.

ARISS News Release                                                No. 23-49

ARISS Contact is Scheduled with Students at Colegio Educación del Talento (Talent Education College), Yerba Buena, Tucumán, Argentina

September 22, 2023—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has received schedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and students at the Colegio Educación del Talento in Yerba Buena, Argentina.  ARISS conducts 60-80 of these special amateur radio contacts each year between students around the globe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboard the ISS.
 
Talent Education College provides a backbone music instrumental curriculum based on the Suzuki philosophy. The school is a registered center of Trinity College London and offers intensive English and international certificates as well as other disciplines with extracurricular activities (Orchestra, Science Club, Singing Workshop). Members of the Radio Club Tucuman (LU5KHF) are supporting the school for this ARISS contact.
 
This will be a direct contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask their questions of Astronaut Andreas Mogensen, amateur radio call sign KG5GCZ. The downlink frequency for this contact is 145.800 MHz and may be heard by listeners that are within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses the relay ground station.
 
The amateur radio ground station for this contact is in Yerba Buena, Argentina. Amateur radio operators using call sign LU5KHF, will operate the ground station to establish and maintain the ISS connection.
 
The ARISS radio contact is scheduled for September 25, 2023 at 12:04:47 pm ART(Argentina) (15:04:47 UTC, 11:04 am EDT, 10:04 am CDT, 9:04 am MDT, 8:04 am PDT).
 
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As time allows, students will ask these questions:
1. How did you feel by the time you got to space?
2. How did you prepare to go to space and how long did it take?
3. How does it feel to see space from a spacecraft?
4. Is it true that time passes differently in space?
5. What is the most dangerous thing you have experienced in space?
6. What is your favorite movie about space and is it similar to reality?
7. What happens if a crew member becomes ill or injured in the spaceship?
8. What is the biggest technical challenge in spacewalking and how do you prepare for it?
9. What do you study to become an astronaut and how long does it take?
10. Why did you decide to become an astronaut and have you always wanted to be one?
11. How old were you when you first travelled to space?
12. How long does it take to fully leave the Earth?
13. How do you sleep in space?
14. How is the training for emergencies carried out?
15. What are the main safety precautions that must be carried out?

ARISS News Release                                                         No. 23-48

ARISS Contact is Scheduled with Students at Escuela Preparatoria La Salle, Torreón, Mexico

September 19, 2023—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has received schedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and students at the Escuela Preparatoria La Salle in Torreón, Mexico.  ARISS conducts 60-80 of these special amateur radio contacts each year between students around the globe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboard the ISS.
 
La Salle High School is an affiliate of La Salle University and located in Torreón, Coahuila Mexico. The school has various campuses (Elementary School, Middle School, High School, University level) throughout Mexico.
 
This will be a telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask their questions of Astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, amateur radio call sign KI5WSL. The downlink frequency for this contact is 145.800 MHz and may be heard by listeners that are within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses the telebridge station.
 
The ARISS amateur radio ground station (telebridge station) for this contact is in Casale Monferrato, Italy. The amateur radio volunteer team at the station will use the callsign IK1SLD, to establish and maintain the ISS connection.
 
The ARISS radio contact is scheduled for September 22, 2023 at 10:19:45 am CST (Torreón, MEX) (16:19:45 UTC, 12:19 pm EDT, 11:19 am CDT, 10:19 am MDT, 9:19 am PDT).
 
The public is invited to watch the live stream at:  www.ariotti.com .
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As time allows, students will ask these questions:
1. What is the daily routine of work and activities of an astronaut and how are they organized to perform scientific investigations?
2. How is the weather on the space station?  When you return to earth, do you have a different feeling in terms of climate and environmental seasons?
3. What was the greatest sacrifice you have made to be able to be where you are now?
4. Do you believe that life exist not only in the earth, elsewhere in the universe?
5. What are you most passionate about in your career as an astronaut, and what would you say to people who aspire to be one?
6. What has been the biggest mental or physical challenge you have experienced on the space station?
7. As a member of a space station, what has been the most surprising moment you have experienced in space so far? How has it affected you personally and professionally?
8. We often hear about scientific research being conducted at the International Space Station, but could you share a personal moment that made you appreciate the beauty and wonder of space while living on the station?
9. Ivanna: My dream is to work at NASA. I have been in several science and technology competitions to achieve it, and I am very interested in technology, space, and undiscovered things, what else could I do to get there?
10. How does your perspective change as a human being, when you see deep space?
11. According to your experience, what are the physical and personal attributes that an astronaut needs to be prepared to go the space station and return to earth?
12. What is the most powerful space rocket engine in the world and why?
13. What sparked your interest in space and how did you become an astronaut?
14. How hard is it to get used to the lack of gravity? How long did it take you to get used to it?
15. What sensation does your body feel when you leave and return to the earth?

ARISS News Release                                                         No. 23-46

ARISS Contact is Scheduled with Students at ESPRIT: Private Higher School of Engineering and Technology, Little Ariana, Tunisia

September 9, 2023—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has received schedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and students at ESPRIT in Little Ariana, Tunisia.  ARISS conducts 60-80 of these special amateur radio contacts each year between students around the globe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboard the ISS.
 
ESPRIT, founded in 2003, is an engineering school that provides study in various fields, notably: IT, Civil Engineering, Electromechanics and Business. The school has a curriculum focused on hands-on Problem based learning accompanied by on-going hands-on courses, which are updated yearly to the latest innovative technologies. With about 10,000 students, ESPRIT is also a member of the Honoris United Universities that has more than 61,000 students from about 10 African countries.
ESPRIT has a local aerospace and satellite organization (IEEE AEROSPACE AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS SOCIETY – IEEE Student Branch Chapter) that was founded in 2017 and has 628 members. As a sponsor of this ARISS contact, ESPRIT hopes to inspire students in these fields.
 
This will be a telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask their questions of Astronaut Andreas Mogensen, amateur radio call sign KG5GCZ. The downlink frequency for this contact is 145.800 MHz and may be heard by listeners that are within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses the telebridge station.
 
The ARISS amateur radio ground station (telebridge station) for this contact is in Greenbelt, Maryland, U.S. The amateur radio volunteer team at the ground station will use the callsign K6DUE, to establish and maintain the ISS connection.
 
The ARISS radio contact is scheduled for September 12, 2023 at 10:01:58 am CET (Tunisia) (9:01:58 UTC, 5:01 am EDT, 4:01 am CDT, 3:01 am MDT, 2:01 am PDT).
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As time allows, students will ask these questions:
1. What was the most surprising thing you noticed about Earth from space?
2. What is the most advanced technology we can find only on the ISS?
3. What do you do for fun in space?
4. How do you manage to stay connected with your loved ones while on the ISS?
5. Do space simulations on earth do the real thing justice?
6. What's the thing that you wish you bought with the first time you've been to the space station?
7. What’s the most exciting thing that happened during one of your missions?
8. Is there anything in space that has surprised you since you became an astronaut?
9. What thoughts have you experienced in space, that you never contemplated on earth?
10. What does the ISS smell like?
11. Why do astronauts have mirrors on their gloves?
12. How do you handle emergencies in space?
13. How long did it take for you to get accustomed with life on board the ISS?
14. What do you like most about living in space?
15. What's the thing that was the opposite of your expectations when you went there?
16. When there are so many galaxies in the universe, are we sure we are alone?
17. As we explore other habitable planets, do you think when future astronauts return to Earth they might not find it as exciting?
18. What did you feel when you looked down at earth for the first time?
19. Galaxies look stationary, so why do scientists say that they rotate?
20. What is the feeling when traveling at the speed of 28000 km/h?

ARISS News Release                                                         No. 23-44

ARISS Contact is Scheduled with Students at Egemen Yildiz Secondary School, İzmir, Turkey

September 4, 2023—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has received schedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and students at Egemen Yildiz Secondary School in İzmir, Turkey.  ARISS conducts 60-80 of these special amateur radio contacts each year between students around the globe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboard the ISS.
 
Egemen Yıldız Secondary School is a K-12 school with 500 students and 35 teachers. All students ages 12 through 16 years and teachers are involved in this ARISS contact event. The school provides a STEAM curriculum and project-based programs as well as a student Space Club, and Science Club. Prior to this contact, students also learned about space in workshops using lego-robotics.
Members of the Turkish Amateur Ham Radio Association (TRAC) have partnered with the school to support this ARISS contact and by providing a seminar on how to use Ham Radio and the importance of Ham Radio during emergencies. Students participated in ham radio communications under the TRAC team guidance and their supplied equipment during after-school activities.
 
This will be a telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask their questions of Astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, amateur radio call sign KI5WSL. The downlink frequency for this contact is 145.800 MHz and may be heard by listeners that are within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses the telebridge station.
 
The ARISS amateur radio ground station (telebridge station) for this contact is in Greenbelt, Maryland, U.S. The amateur radio volunteer team at the ground station will use the callsign K6DUE, to establish and maintain the ISS connection.
 
The ARISS radio contact is scheduled for September 6, 2023 at 1:35:27 pm TRT (Turkey) (10:35:27 UTC, 6:35 am EDT, 5:35 am CDT, 4:35 am MDT, 3:35 am PDT).
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As time allows, students will ask these questions:
1. How do you define the world from space?
2. What is the most enjoyable experience you had in space?
3. What do you usually miss in space?
4. What do you do in an emergency in space?
5. Aren't you afraid of being in space?
6. How do you feel when you are in space?
7. What is space like?
8. Is living in space was what you expected?
9. What does the earth look like from space?
10. How did you feel leaving the atmosphere?
11. What would you do if you were out of your essential materials?
12. What experiments are you trying on ISS as your mission?
13. What are the differences between life in space and the life on Earth?
14. Does space smell?
15. Does space have an effect on your internal organs and what?
16. What is your favorite food on the space station?
17. How do you wash your clothes on ISS?
18. Which planet would you most like to visit in space?
19. Is it comfortable sleeping in space?
20. Do you have internet in space?