[jamsat-news:3865] [ANS] ANS-063 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
Paul Stoetzer via ANS
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2024年 3月 3日 (日) 09:11:20 JST
*AMSAT *News Service*ANS-063*
*March 3, 2024*
In this edition:
- ARISS 40th Anniversary Celebration Held at Kennedy Space Center
- AMSAT-Francophone Hosts 7th Amateur Radio Space Meeting (RSR) March
16th and 17th
- VUCC & DXCC Satellite Standing as of March 1, 2024
- Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for March 1, 2024
- ARISS News
- Upcoming Satellite Operations
- Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events
- Satellite Shorts From All Over
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ARISS 40th Anniversary Celebration Held at Kennedy Space Center
ARISS held their 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Positive Impact of
Amateur Radio on Human Spaceflight at Kennedy Space Center on February
22-24.
Highlights of the event included a surprise live telebridge contact with
the ISS via K6DUE where students present at the conference were able to ask
questions of Astronauts Loral O'Hara and Jasmin Moghbeli aboard the ISS.
It was also announced that the repaired HamTV module will launch on the
SpaceX-30 resupply mission, scheduled for launch on March 12th. HamTV sends
a 2.3 GHz amateur television video signal from the ISS to support student
contacts and other projects.
Discussions were held regarding the Amateur Radio Exploration (AREx)
initiative with plans for amateur radio aboard Lunar Gateway. Teams are
currently working with spectrum planners for frequencies between 2.4 and
10.5 GHz and the CAVIAR prototype on-station radio was demonstrated.
Lou McFadin, W5DID, received a special achievement award. Lou has been
active in amateur radio in human spaceflight since STS-9.
The keynote speaker for the weekend was Richard Garriott, W5KWQ. His
conference keynote was a retrospective of his father's amateur radio
efforts entitled "Owen Garriott, W5LFL, Ham Radio Pioneer" and he also
delieved a banquet keynote entitled "Exploration Endeavors in Space:
Experiences and Leadership as a Private Astronaut and in Space
Communication in LEO, to the Moon and Beyond."
Stay tuned to ANS for further reports from this event.
*[ANS thanks ARISS for the above information]*
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AMSAT-Francophone Hosts 7th Amateur Radio Space Meeting (RSR) March 16th
and 17th
The *AMSAT-Francophone* is organizing the* seventh Amateur Radio Space
Meeting (RSR)* on *March 16 and 17, 2024* in Nanterre. This event, held
within the framework of its general assembly, aims to bring together both
amateur radio satellite users and the designers of these satellites
(whether they are amateurs, students, or academics). The goal is to share
and exchange ideas about their passion and projects.
Here are the formats of activities that will be offered during these two
days:
- Conferences: These will last between 20 to 30 minutes.
- Working sessions on predefined topics.
- Unconference, where you get to define the topic.
Admission to the conferences is free, and on-site catering will be
available for your convenience.
In addition, here are some additional details:
- More than 20 conferences will be part of the program.
- Participatory moments will take place (in a Grid format).
- Over 17 speakers will share their knowledge and experiences.
- The conferences will be broadcast on QO100 and Twitch
- All conference are in French
For more information, you can visit the AMSAT-Francophone website (AMSAT
Francophone | L'activité radioamateur par satellite (amsat-f.org)
<https://site.amsat-f.org/>)
*[ANS thanks AMSAT-Francophone for the above information]*
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VUCC & DXCC Satellite Standing as of March 1, 2024VUCC Satellite
Award/Endorsement Change Summary
February 01, 2024 to March 01, 2024
*Call* *1-Feb* *1-Mar*
WC7V 1457 1550
AA5PK 1426 1450
N8RO 1423 1444
DF2ET 1200 1300
MI6GTY 970 1201
N0JE 1100 1175
KF7R 1100 1128
F4BKV 1000 1100
VE6WQ 814 1007
YO2CMI 820 1003
WI7P 882 975
N8JCM 917 952
JK2XXK 503 903
EA2AA 883 892
KQ4DO 853 880
KK4YEL 674 728
N8MR 675 684
JG6CDH 605 677
VE7PTN 301 635
IK3ITB 500 604
LA6OP 458 600
N7ZO 501 600
N3CAL 525 580
DL6KBG 500 550
VE4MM 536 550
WB7QXU 500 550
HP2VX 496 500
I3BUI New 500
JA1GZK 435 500
F6EQD 311 420
PA7RA 300 408
ZS2BK 305 405
KH6WI 300 400
N6PAZ 369 386
JI5USJ 301 355
LA9KY New 347
K6VHF 276 300
K7OGW New 300
DL5KUA 128 266
KB9DAK 171 255
JF3MKC 200 250
BX1AD New 237
KB2MFS New 215
PU5DDC 200 213
N2WLS 104 205
W6CZ 103 200
WD9EWK (DM42) 183 189
7J1ADJ New 164
KJ7SXR New 151
N4UFO New 150
BD8CBU New 132
KA9CFD New 126
HB9BIN New 119
BI1QGX New 102
N2YZH New 101
AA0K New 100
AG1A New 100
LZ3SV New 100
VK5DG New 100
Congratulations to the new VUCC holders!
LZ3SV is first VUCC Satellite holder from Bulgaria and KN21
BX1AD is first VUCC Satellite holder from Taiwan and PL04
KJ7SXR is first VUCC Satellite holder from CN86
HB9BIN is first VUCC Satellite holder from JN37
LA9KY is first VUCC Satellite holder from JP65
BI1QGX is first VUCC Satellite holder from ON80
7J1ADJ is first VUCC Satellite holder from PL36
VK5DG is first VUCC Satellite holder from QF02
DXCC Satellite Award/Endorsement Change Summary
February 01, 2024 to March 01, 2024
*Call* *1-Feb* *1-Mar*
OE9DGV 210 212
SM3NRY 171 174
G4WFQ 143 173
RA3S 101 161
YO2KHK 151 156
OZ9AAR 151 153
DK9JC 100 152
ZS4TX 128 152
UX0FF 135 147
YO2RR 138 142
F6AOJ 129 139
SP3AU 137 138
PA7RA 113 133
IK5CBE New 131
IW7DOL 122 127
K8DP 122 125
XE1MEX 115 122
FG8OJ 114 116
LA0FA 109 112
UW7LL New 107
NS3L 100 104
EA5RM 101 103
DL5KUA New 101
AC9O New 100
Congratulations to the new DXCC Satellite holders!
IK5CBE is first DXCC Satellite holder from JN53
DL5KUA is first DXCC Satellite holder from JO53
*[ANS thanks Jon Goering, N7AZ, for the above information]*
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Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for March 1, 2024
Two Line Elements or TLEs, often referred to as Keplerian elements or keps
in the amateur community, are the inputs to the SGP4 standard mathematical
model of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking programs. Weekly
updates are completely adequate for most amateur satellites. TLE bulletin
files are updated Thursday evenings around 2300 UTC, or more frequently if
new high interest satellites are launched. More information may be found at
https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/
The following satellite has been removed from this week's AMSAT-NA TLE
distribution:
IT-SPINS NORAD Cat ID 49017 Decayed from orbit on or about 25 February 2024
*[ANS thanks Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, for the
above information]*
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ARISS News
Amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between
amateurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with
astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The
downlink frequency on which to listen is 145.800 MHz worldwide.
*“IES Pedro Simón” Abril High School, Alcaraz, Spain, telebridge via K6DUE*
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled crewmember is Loral O’Hara KI5TOM
The ARISS mentor is IKØUSO
Contact is go for: Mon 2024-03-04 11:21:02 UTC 70 deg
Watch for Livestream at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xgk4YZT5w4
As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios
are turned off as part of the safety protocol.
The crossband repeater continues to be active (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} &
437.800 MHz down), If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do
is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband
repeater. So give a listen, you just never know.
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.
The latest information on the operation mode can be found at
https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html
The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at
https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html
*[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors
for the above information]*
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Upcoming Satellite OperationsQuick Hits:
From…me! (K5ZM) I’ll be heading back to SGU for some sorely needed R & R
and will be there from *Saturday, 2 Mar* through *Saturday, 9 Mar* and
leaving on the morning of the 10th. Rove-wise, the main objectives are
reactivations of the *DM46/DM47 & DM56/DM57 gridlines*, plus a trip just a
bit farther south for the *DM44/DM45 gridline* -that will be new /r for me.
Given the windshield time involved, I’m thinking these will take the form
of a Mon/Wed/Fri scenario, but that’s not set in stone. I don’t necessarily
care about the order in which I do them. Let me know your thoughts. I’ll
probably hit DM36 (and of course DM37) and maybe another grid or two in
between.
Major Roves:
*NOIRMOUTIER ISLAND SAT DXPEDITION 2024*
*F4DXV* Jérôme (@F4DXV <https://twitter.com/f4dxv>) and *EA4NF* Philippe (
@EA4NF_SAT <https://twitter.com/ea4nf_sat>) announce that they will be
actívating Noirmoutier island EU-064 IN86 from April 1 to 4, 2024 with the
special callsign *TM4J*
In an exciting initiative, Jérôme F4DXV and Philippe EA4NF are preparing
for an exceptional expedition to the island of Noirmoutier from 1 to 4
April 2024. Bearing the special call sign TM4J, this experienced team will
devote themselves entirely to exploring satellite possibilities, offering a
unique opportunity to radio enthusiasts the world over.
This international expedition will focus entirely on the LEO, GEO (QO-100)
and MEO (GREENCUBE IO-117) satellites, with a variety of modes and
operators. Jérôme and Philippe, experts in the field of portable satellite
communications, will provide 24-hour coverage over several days, offering
an unrivalled experience from this picturesque island in the Vendée.
This International DXpedition is the 1st 100% SAT from this French island.
Jérôme F4DXV:
120 DXCC LEO SAT
6 international DX expeditions by satellite
24 world distance records on LEO SAT
Philippe EA4NF:
126 DXCC LEO SAT
16 international DX expeditions by satellite
1 world distance record on LEO SAT
Captivating videos of their performances are available on YouTube, offering
a glimpse of their expertise in amateur satellite communications in
portable situations.
The main objective of this expedition is to maximise contacts with various
countries during the 3-day activation, while offering operators around the
world the rare opportunity to contact the highly coveted IN86 grid, in
addition to accumulating DXCC and IOTA contacts.
Funded entirely by the two operators, the expedition will benefit from
state-of-the-art technical resources, enabling uninterrupted activity 24
hours a day.
This initiative also aims to raise awareness of amateur radio among the
general public, by highlighting satellite communication both to visitors on
site and through the media.
Jérôme and Philippe will be happy to answer any questions you may have
about amateur radio communication via satellite.
Some picture are available on : Expédition Satellite sur l’Île de
Noirmoutier en 2024 | AMSAT Francophone (amsat-f.org)
<https://site.amsat-f.org/2024/02/29/expedition-satellite-sur-lile-de-noirmoutier-en-2024/>
*Updates available on @TM4J_SAT <https://twitter.com/tm4j_sat>*
*[ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT Rover Page Manager, for the above
information]*
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Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events
AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through
amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests,
conventions, maker faires, and other events.
AMSAT Ambassador Clint Bradford, K6LCS, says,
"Think a 75-minute presentation on "working the easy satellites" would be
appropriate for your club or event? Let me know by emailing me at
k6lcsclint (at) gmail (dot) com or calling me at 909-999-SATS (7287)!"
Clint has NEVER given the exact same show twice: EACH of the 150+
presentations so far has been customized/tailored to their audiences.
Scheduled Events
*2024 CubeSat Developer’s Workshop*
April 23-25, 2024
San Luis Obispo, CA
https://www.cubesatdw.org/
*Dayton Hamvention 2024*
Friday May 17th through Sunday May 19th, 2024
Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center
120 Fairground Road
Xenia, OH 45385
https://hamvention.org
*[ANS thanks Clint Bradford, K6LCS, and AMSAT for the above information]*
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Satellite Shorts from All Over
+ Longtime satellite operator and AMSAT member George Carr, WA5KBH, became
a silent key on Sunday, February 25, 2024. His obituary can be found at
https://www.johnsonfuneralhome.net/obits/deacon-george-k-carr-ii/. George
was a frequent and friendly presence on amateur satellites for many years.
AMSAT extends our condolences to George's family and friends.
+ Bob Heil, K9EID, became a silent key this past week after a battle with
cancer. From the Heil Facebook page:
* "Our beloved founder, Dr. Bob Heil, K9EID, is now a Silent Key. Bob
fought a valiant, year-long battle with cancer, and passed peacefully
surrounded by his family. Bob’s lifelong passion for amateur radio was
clear to everyone involved in the hobby. Everything Bob did for the
betterment and growth of amateur radio - from his instructional handbooks
and countless presentations to his support of the ARRL and youth programs -
was based on the foundation and spirit of service. Bob was an Elmer to all
of us. While Bob’s presence will dearly be missed, his impact on the hobby
and everyone in it will forever be felt. On behalf of Bob to all ham radio
operators worldwide, 73."*
Dr. Heil was a longtime friend of AMSAT and we extend our condolences to
his family and friends.
(ANS thanks Heil for the above information.)
+ After spending over a decade on a mission in space, a defunct 5,000 pound
satellite returned to Earth on Feb. 21, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean
somewhere between Alaska and Hawaii. After tracking the dead satellite for
most of the day, the European Space Agency confirmed the satellite had
returned to earth by about 19:30 UTC. ERS-2 launched in 1995 and was
initially planned to serve the ESA for three years. However, it remained in
operation until 2011, providing data for over 5,000 projects, including
tracking Earth's shrinking polar ice, sea levels and atmospheric make-up.
The majority of the 2.5 ton satellite disintegrated in Earth's atmosphere,
though remaining debris likely landed in the north Pacific. (ANS thanks USA
Today for the above information.)
+ The International Space Station (ISS) took more than a quarter-century,
42 space launches, and $150 billion to build. Voyager Space is cooperating
with multiple companies and space agencies, including Europe's Airbus,
American defense contractor Northrop Grumman, and -- intriguingly -- Hilton
Hotels, to build a "Starlab" commercial space station to replace the aging
ISS. On Jan. 31, the Starlab space station team announced that it had hired
SpaceX to launch its entire Starlab space station to Low Earth Orbit "in a
single mission prior to the decommissioning of the International Space
Station." SpaceX will use its new Starship megarocket for this mission.
Furthermore, "Starlab will ... be fully outfitted on the ground, and ready
to permanently host four crew members in LEO to conduct microgravity
research and advanced scientific discovery," say the companies. (ANS thanks
Yahoo! Finance and the Motley Fool for the above information.)
+ India has unveiled four Air Force pilots who have been shortlisted to
travel on the country's maiden space flight scheduled for next year. The
Gaganyaan mission aims to send three astronauts to an orbit of 400km and
bring them back after three days. India's space agency, ISRO, has been
carrying out a number of tests to prepare for the flight. The officers were
introduced as Group Captain Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit
Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla.
If it succeeds, India will become only the fourth country to send a human
into space after the Soviet Union, the U.S. and China. (ANS thanks the BBC
for the above information.)
+ SLIM, the wrong-side-up Japanese lander, which had been hibernating
through the two-week-long, -130 °C lunar night and the following week of
unfavorable illumination angles (due to its aforementioned tipsy state),
has somewhat surprisingly responded to commands from JAXA. The mission was
not originally designed to survive the frigid night time temperatures.
However, in a bit of situational irony, the agency had to shut the lander
down again almost immediately due to overheating of the communications
equipment in the 100 °C+ lunar mid-day. (ANS thanks the Orbital Index for
the above information.)
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*73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space!*
*This week's ANS Editor,*
*Paul Stoetzer, N8HM*
*n8hm [at] amsat.org <http://amsat.org>*
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