Ahmedabad students hope for Amateur Radio contact with ISS Commander Sunita Williams KD5PLB

Sunita Williams KD5PLB on the International Space Station

The Times of India reports that a group of students in Gujarat will reach out to the stars. About 500 students hope to have a live amateur radio contact with the Commander of the International Space Station Sunita Williams KD5PLB. It is believed this would be the first ISS contact made by Indian students and should take place using the ham radio station at Science City in Ahmedabad.

The newspaper says it is hoped to hold the contact between November 12 and 16. Read the story at
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Ahmedabad-students-to-make-space-call-to-Sunita-Williams/articleshow/16975944.cms

HamRadioNow – "AMSAT Mission to MARS?*"

In this HamRadioNow video AMSAT President, Barry Baines WD4ASW, gives an update on what AMSAT is up to now and planning for the future.

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HamRadioNow – “AMSAT Mission to MARS?*”

In this HamRadioNow video AMSAT President, Barry Baines WD4ASW, gives an update on what AMSAT is up to now and planning for the future.

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Dr. Mark Hammond N8MH to speak at Space Colloquium

Dr Mark Hammond N8MH

The 27th AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium will be held on the weekend of 15-16 September at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Guildford, GU2 7XZ, England close to the University of Surrey. UPDATE: For a video of the presentation see http://www.uk.amsat.org/?p=10297

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Amateur Radio ISS Contact 145.800 MHz FM Friday 1123 UT

International Space Station

International Space Station

This Friday morning, August 31, you should be able to receive the International Space Station using either a handheld with 1/4 wave whip or a scanner with an external discone antenna.

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Video of Space Jam 6 ISS Contact

International Space Station

International Space Station

Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide KE5DNI used amateur radio to speak to Scouts at Space Jam 6 in Rantoul, Illinois.

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