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<div class="ContentPasted1">In this edition:</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">* Spain's URESAT-1 Collaborative Satellite Launches on SpaceX Transporter-8</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">* SpaceX's Transporter-8 Mission Launches a Diverse Array of Smallsat Missions</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">* European Space Agency and S5Lab Announce LEDSAT Digipeater Challenge</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">* ARISS-USA Seeks Experienced Educator for Director of Education Role</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">* Satellite LEO Top 100 Rovers June 2023 Rankings</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">* Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for 16 June 2023</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">* ARISS News</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">* Upcoming Satellite Operations</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">* Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">* Satellite Shorts From All Over</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide
group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">The news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">ANS-169 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">DATE 2023 June 18</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">Spain's URESAT-1 Collaborative Satellite Launches on SpaceX Transporter-8</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">The URESAT-1 satellite, also known as HADES-B according to its ITU designation, successfully launched into space as part of the SpaceX Transporter-8 mission from Vandenberg AFB on Monday, June 12. The satellite is a joint effort
between AMSAT-EA, URE (the Spanish equivalent of ARRL), private companies, and universities.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">The URESAT-1 satellite, contained within the D-Orbit ION Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV), was not deployed directly from the Falcon-9 rocket. Instead, approximately one hour and twenty minutes after launch, the Falcon-9 released the
OTV, which will orbit the Earth for several days before deploying URESAT-1, along with other satellites.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">One of the primary objectives of URESAT-1 is to serve as an FM voice and FSK data repeater. Equipped with a Slow Scan Television (SSTV) camera, the satellite will transmit live images as well as stored images at regular intervals.
It also features a chess game, enabling players on Earth to engage in a game against the satellite. Periodically, the satellite will transmit updates on the state of the game, including the chess board, the last movement made, and whether the next move belongs
to the players or the satellite.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">The specified frequencies for communication with URESAT-1 are as follows: for uplink transmissions, 145.975 MHz or 145.925 MHz (auxiliary frequency) using FM voice without subtone, FSK 50 bps, AFSK, AX.25, APRS 1200/2400 bps. For
downlink transmissions, the frequency is set at 436.888 MHz, and modes include FM voice, CW, FSK 50 bps telemetry, SSTV Robot 36, and a voice beacon with the callsign AO4URE.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">To provide further information regarding URESAT-1's transmissions, the AMSAT-EA organization has made available a comprehensive document that can be accessed at the following link: https://www.amsat-ea.org/app/download/13366685/AMSAT+EA+-+URESAT-1+Transmissions+description.pdf</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">For those interested in decoding the telemetry, a Linux x86/ARM decoder is available for download at the following link: https://www.amsat-ea.org/app/download/13395017/URESAT-1_telemetry_decoder_Linux_X86_ARM_v1.0.zip</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">A sample file containing the audio of a telemetry file can be found here: https://www.amsat-ea.org/app/download/13398144/URESAT-1_sample_FSK_telemetry-chessboard_packet.wav</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">If URESAT-1 operates as intended, the project team plans to release a Linux program that will allow players to send their chess moves to the satellite, further enhancing the interactive experience.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">[ANS thanks Félix Páez, EA4GQS, AMSAT-EA President for the above information]</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">SpaceX's Transporter-8 Mission Launches a Diverse Array of Smallsat Missions</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">SpaceX's Transporter-8 mission successfully lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California during its afternoon launch window on Monday, June 12. Part of SpaceX's small satellite (smallsat) rideshare program, Transporter-8
carries dozens of small to pico-sized satellites and orbital test vehicles. This launch marks the 38th Falcon 9 rocket launch of 2023, showcasing the rocket's significance as the major workhorse in the space industry.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">As a rideshare launch, Transporter-8 doesn't have a primary mission but aims to lower costs for small spacecraft operators. The launch manifest for Transporter-8 includes an eclectic variety of missions. Among them is URESAT-1, a
1.5 P Pocketqube spacecraft from AMSAT-EA and the Spanish Amateur Radio Union (URE), equipped with an amateur radio payload that will attempt to play chess against opponents on Earth.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">Transporter-8's diverse manifest demonstrates the wide range of missions being pursued, from space manufacturing technology demonstration by Varda Space Industries to two cryptocurrency technology satellites (CRYPTO3 and MOXY-1)
and a communications satellite for the Vatican (SpeiSat). This blend of missions highlights the growing importance and potential of small satellite deployments.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">With its rideshare model, SpaceX is enabling more affordable access to space for small spacecraft operators. By sharing the launch vehicle with multiple payloads, the costs are distributed among different customers, allowing them
to realize their space ambitions at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated launch.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">The success of Transporter-8 adds to SpaceX's impressive track record, and if the company maintains its launch pace while incorporating successful Falcon Heavy rocket launches, it could be on track to achieve Elon Musk's ambitious
target of 100 rocket launches by the end of 2023. SpaceX's dedication to advancing space exploration and commercial satellite deployments is evident in its consistent launch operations and commitment to driving innovation in the industry.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">[ANS thanks Jon Kelvey, writing for SpaceRef, for the above information]</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1"> To commemorate the 40th anniversary of its launch
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<div class="ContentPasted1">The European Space Agency's (ESA) Fly Your Satellite! program in collaboration with S5Lab is offering a unique opportunity for radio amateurs around the world. The challenge is to establish communication through the LEDSAT CubeSat
digipeater, providing a chance to win a special prize: a QSL card issued by the ESA Education Office and the LEDSAT team. Running from June 26 to July 30, this challenge allows radio enthusiasts to engage with space technology and showcase their communication
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<div class="ContentPasted1">LEDSAT, developed by students from Sapienza University in Rome's S5Lab research team with support from AMSAT Italia, is an educational 1U CubeSat that participated in the second edition of the Fly Your Satellite! program. Its primary
objective is to demonstrate a LED-based payload for ground-based optical tracking. The successful launch of LEDSAT on Vega flight VV19 on August 17, 2021, marked a significant milestone for the project. To celebrate the launch, a competition was launched,
encouraging participants from around the world to record the first signs of life from the spacecraft.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">To participate in the challenge, radio amateurs are invited to send a message to the ESA Education Office ESTEC Ground Station, with the callsign PI9ESA. The digipeater will be activated during specific time windows, with operators
stationed at the ground station to receive incoming messages. Upon successful reception of a message, the sender's callsign and contact details will be documented on a personalized QSL card, acknowledging their accomplishment.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">The LEDSAT digipeater can store and retransmit digital messages sent to the satellite, acting as a transponder for long-distance communication. Messages can be retransmitted immediately or with an optional delay of up to two days.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">LEDSAT follows a Sun-Synchronous orbit, resulting in two communication windows each day – around midday and midnight – where contact can be established. Participants can predict passes precisely above the ESTEC ground station or
their area of residence by using their favorite pass prediction software or obtaining the latest Two-Line Elements for LEDSAT from https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/gp.php?CATNR=49069.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">Due to LEDSAT's monitoring and housekeeping requirements and the potential high demand from operators, the digipeater activation time slots will follow a pattern of one day ON and one day OFF, with the switch-on/off always occurring
at 00:00 UTC. This schedule will begin on Monday, June 26th at 00:00 UTC, and conclude on Sunday, July 30th at 24:00 UTC.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">While the challenge is supported by operators on a voluntary basis, efforts will be made to cover as many LEDSAT passes as possible, especially those occurring around local midday on weekdays. A detailed schedule of pass coverage
will be published, so participants are advised to regularly check for updates.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">The LEDSAT digipeater uplink frequency is 435.310 MHz, the downlink frequency is 435.190 MHz, and the modulation type is GMSK using a CSP + Golay + ASM (AX100 Mode 5) protocol at 1200 baud. The LEDSAT team has prepared a software
package and a user manual for connecting to the digipeater, available for download on the LEDSAT website at https://www.s5lab.space/index.php/ledsat-digipeater/.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">It is important to note that transmitting to the satellite is prohibited for those who are not licensed radio amateurs. However, non-licensed individuals can still participate in the challenge by listening to the messages transmitted
by the ESTEC ground station. If they provide evidence of successful reception, including the date and time, they may also receive a customized QSL card.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">Participants are encouraged to mark their calendars, prepare their messages, and not miss the chance to connect and communicate with the LEDSAT spacecraft to receive their QSL card. Let's come together and make this event a memorable
celebration of our shared passion for space exploration and amateur radio communication.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">For any inquiries regarding LEDSAT or the digipeater challenge, please email cubesats@esa.int.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">ARISS-USA, a 501(c)(3) educational and scientific non-profit organization, is seeking an experienced educator to serve as their Director of Education. The position is part-time and remote, with a one-year probationary period. ARISS
provides and operates Amateur Radio systems on the International Space Station (ISS) and elsewhere to inspire, educate, and engage youth and communities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) and to support ISS backup communications.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">Responsibilities of the Director of Education include developing strategies to maintain and expand the educational outcomes of the ARISS experience, leading the Education Engagement Volunteer Team (EEVT), recruiting and guiding ARISS
Education Ambassadors (AEA), coordinating the selection of host organizations for astronaut radio contacts, promoting diversity and inclusion in STEAM engagement, creating educational lesson plans and kits, ensuring alignment with National Science Standards,
collecting and analyzing metrics and survey data, networking with stakeholders and space agencies, and coordinating with ARISS educators in other countries.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">The desired candidate should have demonstrated leadership in education, at least three years of teaching experience, a degree in education or a related field, proficiency in virtual technologies, enthusiasm for STEAM education and
amateur radio, and U.S. citizenship. Knowledge and experience in amateur radio, coordination with international colleagues, working with partners and sponsors, and interfacing with space agencies are preferred.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">The position is remote within the USA, and the anticipated salary for 20 hours per week ranges from $23,000 to $34,500 per year, depending on experience. Flexibility in working hours is allowed as long as deliverables and engagement
requirements are met. Interested candidates should submit their resume, CV, and a cover letter to candidates@ariss-usa.org by July 15, 2023.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">[ANS thanks David Jordan, AA4KN for the above information]</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">Satellite LEO Top 100 Rovers June 2023 Rankings</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">The June 2023 rankings for the Top 100 Rovers in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operations, as determined by @GridmasterMasterMap on Twitter, has been released. The ranking is determined by the number of grids and DXCC entities
activated, taking into account only those grids where a minimum number of QSOs logged on the gridmaster.fr website have been validated by a third party. Grid numbers do not directly reflect the exact number of activations. Satellite operators are encouraged
to upload their LoTW satellite contacts to https://gridmaster.fr in order to provide more accurate data.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">Updated: 2023-06-07</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">3 NJ7H 28 KE4AL 53 N4UFO 78 VE6WK</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">4 JA9KRO 29 K8BL 54 N4DCW 79 N6UTC</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">7 AD0HJ 32 LA9XGA 57 AF5CC 82 PT9BM</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">8 K5ZM 33 EA4NF 58 N0TEL 83 WI4T</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">9 WY7AA 34 JO2ASQ 59 VO2AC 84 DL4EA</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">10 AK8CW 35 VE1CWJ 60 KI7UXT 85 N3CRT</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">11 AD0DX 36 W7WGC 61 KI7QEK 86 N7EGY</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">12 DL6AP 37 F4DXV 62 AM1SAT 87 LU3EQ</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">13 N5BO 38 WI7P 63 W8LR 88 JK2XXK</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">14 N9IP 39 JL3RNZ 64 PR8KW 89 KF7R</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">15 WD9EWK 40 KE0WPA 65 WA9JBQ 90 PT2AZ</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">16 W5PFG 41 EB1AO 66 PT9ST 91 KF6JOQ</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">17 ND0C 42 AA5PK 67 KB2YSI 92 YU0W</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">18 KX9X 43 AA8CH 68 AC0RA 93 VO1FUA</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">19 KB5FHK 44 KE9AJ 69 XE1ET 94 W8MTB</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">20 VE3HLS 45 VA7LM 70 LU4JVE 95 LU5UFM</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">21 LU5ILA 46 K7TAB 71 K0FFY 96 JR8QFG</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">22 N7AGF 47 VE1VOX 72 KG4AKV 97 VE7PTN</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">23 KI7UNJ 48 M1DDD 73 KC7JPC 98 FG8OJ</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">24 ON4AUC 49 VE3GOP 74 CU2ZG 99 HB9WDF</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">25 KG5CCI 50 KM4LAO 75 K4DCA 100 K0JM</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">[ANS thanks @GridmasterMasterMap for the above information]</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">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. Elements in the TLE bulletin files are updated daily. TLE bulletin files are updated to add or remove satellites as necessary 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/</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">MiTEE 1 NORAD Cat ID 47314 (decayed form orbit on 12 June 2023 per Space-Track).</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">[ANS thanks Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, for the above information.]</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">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.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">The scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">The ARISS mentor is ON6TI</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">Contact is go for: Tue 2023-06-20 10:16:10 UTC</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">The scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">The ARISS mentor is AJ9N and AA4KN</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">Contact is go for: Wed 2023-06-21 14:52:25 UTC</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">The scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">The ARISS mentor is ON6TI</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1">Contact is go for: Thu 2023-06-22 08:38:52 UTC</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">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.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">The packet system is also active (145.825 MHz up & down).</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">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.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">To include your satellite roving plans in the AMSAT News Service Weekly bulletins, send them to Ian, K5ZM at k5zm (at) comcast (dot) net at least a couple of weeks in advance. Upcoming satellite operations are updated weekly on the
AMSAT Upcoming Satellite Operations page but may expire before the next AMSAT News Service bulletin is released. You can watch for the latest roving information to become available at https://www.amsat.org/satellite-info/upcoming-satellite-operations/.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">A growing number of satellite rovers are currently engaged in sharing their grid square activations on https://hams.at. By visiting the website, you gain easy access to comprehensive information about the operators responsible for
activating specific grid squares. Additionally, you have the ability to assess the match score between yourself and a particular rover for a given pass, while also being able to identify the upcoming satellite passes that are accessible from your location.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">+ AMSAT 2023 Field Day</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1"> June 24, 1800 UTC - June 25, 2100 UTC, 2023</div>
<div class="ContentPasted1"> More information at: https://www.amsat.org/field-day/.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1"> More information at: https://smallsat.org/.</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">+ Congratulations to Ian Parsons, K5ZM, for providing satellite contacts from an impressive 104 grid squares and earning AMSAT VUCC/r Award # 12! The Reverse VUCC or VUCC/r Award, originally introduced by the Central States VHF Society
and now carried on by AMSAT, acknowledges the efforts of satellite rovers like Ian. More information about this award can be found on the AMSAT website at https://www.amsat.org/reverse-vucc-or-vucc-r-award. Keep on roving, Ian, and continue to inspire others
in the AMSAT community!</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">+ Congratulations to Terry, AJ4A, for being awarded GridMaster Award # 57! This prestigious award, introduced by Star Comm Group in 2014 and sponsored by Damon Runion, WA4HFN, and Rick Tillman, WA4NVM, is now entrusted to AMSAT for
the benefit of the entire AMSAT community. The GridMaster Award recognizes amateurs worldwide who establish two-way communication via amateur satellite with operators in all 488 Maidenhead grids in the contiguous United States of America. More information
about this award can be found on the AMSAT website at https://www.amsat.org/gridmaster/. Well done on this remarkable achievement Terry!</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">+ E2QRP special event station will operate on QO-100 and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites that pass over Thailand during IARU QRP Day. The Radio Amateur Society of Thailand (RAST) operators will be on the air from grid OK04nk on
June 16 , 2023 at 12.00 UTC until June 18, 2023 at 5.00 UTC. QSL via Thailand HS Bureau or direct from RAST, G.P.O. Box 2008 Bangkok Thailand. (ANS thanks Tanan Rangseeprom, HS1JAN, for the above information)</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">+ The Small Satellite Conference provides an extensive series of talks, speed sessions, and posters that focus on successfully carrying out a small satellite mission. From early wildfire detection using CubeSat images to UHF ground
stations for controlling satellites, topics vary wildly. The conference takes place August 5-10, 2023 at Utah State University, Logan, Utah. (ANS thanks Amateur Radio Daily for the above information)</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">+ Have your name etched onto a microchip mounted on NASA’s Europa Clipper expedition to explore Jupiter's icy moon: https://europa.nasa.gov/message-in-a-bottle/sign-on/ (ANS thanks The Orbital Index and NASA for the above information)</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">+ United Launch Alliance (ULA) briefly test-fired the first-stage engines on its new Vulcan Centaur rocket on Wednesday evening (June 7), completing a crucial milestone for the booster’s first flight. Vulcan Centaur is designed to
replace ULA’s current fleet of Atlas V and Delta IV Heavy launch vehicles. The first stage can be supplemented with strap-on solid rocket boosters for heavier payloads. ULA is gearing up for the first Vulcan Centaur launch, which is likely to occur in July.
The rocket’s primary payload will be Astrobotic Technology’s Peregrine lunar lander, which will carry payloads for NASA and private companies under the space agency’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. Vulcan Centaur will also carry the KuiperSat-1
and KuiperSat-2 demonstration satellites for Amazon. The spacecraft will demonstrate technology for the company’s 3,236-satellite broadband constellation. (ANS thanks the Parabolic Arc for the above information)</div>
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<div class="ContentPasted1">+ Capturing footage of the International Space Station (ISS) hurtling through space at approximately 17,500 mph (28,000 km/h) is no mean feat, yet French astrophotographer Thierry Legault has pulled it off yet again. In his latest
stunning footage, captured on June 9, Legault imaged the ISS whizzing past three sunspot groups. The entire solar transit lasted just 0.75 seconds. In addition, Legault captured these shots while two NASA astronauts, Stephen Bowen, KI5BKB, and Warren "Woody"
Hoburg, KB3HTZ, were carrying out a spacewalk to install a new solar array outside the station. (ANS thanks Space.com for the above information)</div>
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