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<h3><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><strong>ANS-067</strong> — <strong>March 8, 2026</strong></span></font></h3>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">In this edition:</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">* Kairos No. 3 Launch Failure Destroys NUTSAT-3<br>* Ten-Koh 2 to be Deployed Soon<br>* GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers March 2026 Rankings<br>* VUCC Satellite Standing March 2026<br>* Cambodian Students Blast Off With Satellite Training<br>* Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution<br>* NASA Reveals Astronaut Who Required Evacuation From ISS<br>* ARISS News<br>* AMSAT Ambassador Activities<br>* Satellite Shorts From All Over</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">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.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">The news feed on <a href="http://www.amsat.org">http://www.amsat.org</a> publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><strong style="font-family:georgia,serif">Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor [at] <a href="http://amsat.org">amsat.org</a></strong></font></p>
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<h2 class="gmail-wp-block-heading"><font size="6"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Kairos No. 3 Launch Failure Destroys NUTSAT-3</span></font></h2>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">The third time was not the charm for Space One’s Kairos rocket.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Kairos launched for the third time ever on Thursday, March 5, lifting
off from Space One’s Spaceport Kii in Wakayama Prefecture at 02:10 UTC
(11:10 a.m. local time in Japan). But it was all over about two minutes
later.</span></font></p>
<p class="gmail-has-text-align-center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><img width="800" height="450" class="gmail-wp-image-63946 gmail-aligncenter" style="width: 800px;" src="https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kairos3.jpg.webp" alt=""><br><em>Space One’s Kairos rocket launches on its third-ever mission on March 4, 2026 from Spaceport Kii. </em><br><em>Space One terminated the flight about two minutes after liftoff. (Image credit: Space One)</em></span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">“Kairos No. 3 was launched on March 5, 2026, at 11:10:00 a.m., but we
determined that mission success was difficult and implemented flight
termination measures,” Tokyo-based Space One said via X on Wednesday
evening (in Japanese; translation by X).</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Among the Kairos No. 3 payloads was NUTSAT-3, a 3U CubeSat created
with support from National Formosa University and dedicated to amateur
radio service. The satellite, was designed to provide FM voice repeater,
APRS, and telemetry services to the global amateur satellite community.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">In addition to the amateur radio mission, the NUTSAT-3 project was to
have actively engaged students in mission data analysis, RF design
performance of satellite radio communications, and community
participation by encouraging public engagement through open telemetry
data.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><em style="font-family:georgia,serif">[ANS thanks Space.com and The International Amateur Radio Union for the above information. Read the full Space.com story at <a href="https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/japan-startup-space-one-kairos-third-launch">https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/japan-startup-space-one-kairos-third-launch</a>.]</em></font></p>
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<h2 class="gmail-wp-block-heading"><font size="6"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Ten-Koh 2 to be Deployed Soon</span></font></h2>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">A Japanese amateur radio satellite, launched to the International
Space Station (ISS) last October, will soon be deployed in a higher
orbit.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">After delivering about 12,000 pounds of supplies, scientific
investigations, hardware, and other cargo to the ISS for NASA and its
international partners, JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s)
uncrewed HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft departed the ISS on Friday, March 6.
The spacecraft arrived at the space station on Oct. 29, 2025, after
launching Oct. 25 on an H3 rocket from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">The HTV-X1 spacecraft will boost itself to a <span class="gmail-style5">500km circular orbit</span> where it will remain for more than three months acting as a scientific platform for JAXA’s experiments.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">After attaining this higher orbit, HTV-X1 will deploy Ten-Koh 2, a 6U cubesat constructed by <span class="gmail-style5">Nihon University</span> carrying a variety of amateur radio experiments. These will include:</span></font></p>
<ul><li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">A linear transponder, developed by JAMSAT, that will operate two
days each week (schedule to be announced). Transponder frequencies that
have been coordinated with the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU)
feature an uplink in the range 145.895-145.935 MHz with downlink
435.875-435.915 MHz.</span></font></li><li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Digitalker with pre-loaded audio to be transmitted at <span class="gmail-style5"> 435.895 MHz.</span></span></font></li><li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Transmission of pre-loaded digital images created <span class="gmail-style5">in cooperation with students from the Faculty of Arts</span>, also at <span class="gmail-style5">435.895 MHz.</span></span></font></li><li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Demonstration of microwave band communication technology at 5.8 GHz in the microwave band.</span></font></li><li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">T<span class="gmail-style5">ests of high-speed data transmission at 38.4 kbps in 4FSK.</span></span></font></li></ul>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Following the deorbit command, HTV-X1 will dispose of several
thousand pounds of trash from the ISS during re-entry into Earth’s
atmosphere, where it will burn up harmlessly. However, Ten-Koh 2 is
expected to remain in orbit and active for approximately one year to 18
months.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><em style="font-family:georgia,serif">[ANS thanks NASA and IARU for the above information.]</em></font></p>
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<h2 class="gmail-wp-block-heading"><font size="6"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers March 2026 Rankings</span></font></h2>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">The March 2026 rankings for the Top 100 Rovers (Mixed LEO/MEO/GEO) in
satellite operations, as determined by @GridMasterMap on X (formerly
Twitter), have 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 <a href="http://gridmaster.fr">gridmaster.fr</a> 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 <a href="https://gridmaster.fr">https://gridmaster.fr</a> in order to provide more accurate data.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><strong>Gridmaster Top Rovers for March 2026</strong> (Updated: 2026-02-06)</span></font></p>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">1</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">ND9M</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">26</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">WD9EWK</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">51</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">KE0WPA</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">76</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">HB9GWJ</span></font></td>
</tr>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">2</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">NJ7H</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">27</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">KX9X</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">52</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">WD5GRW</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">77</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">VA7LM</span></font></td>
</tr>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">3</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">UT1FG</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">28</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">KG5CCI</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">53</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">KE0PBR</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">78</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">DL4EA</span></font></td>
</tr>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">4</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">JA9KRO</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">29</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">DJ8MS</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">54</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">XE3DX</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">79</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">N8RO</span></font></td>
</tr>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">5</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">N5UC</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">30</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">N5BO</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">55</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">BA8AFK</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">80</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">SP5XSD</span></font></td>
</tr>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">6</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">F5VMJ</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">31</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">ON4AUC</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">56</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">LU4JVE</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">81</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">N6UTC</span></font></td>
</tr>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">7</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">DL6AP</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">32</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">K8BL</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">57</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">W7WGC</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">82</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">N4UFO</span></font></td>
</tr>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">8</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">DP0POL</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">33</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">KE4AL</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">58</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">PR8KW</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">83</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">VE7PTN</span></font></td>
</tr>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">9</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">WI7P</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">34</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">KB5FHK</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">59</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">JK2XXK</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">84</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">PT2AP</span></font></td>
</tr>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">10</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">K5ZM</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">35</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">AC0RA</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">60</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">EA4NF</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">85</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">VE1VOX</span></font></td>
</tr>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">11</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">OE3SEU</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">36</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">PA3GAN</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">61</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">EB1AO</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">86</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">AA8CH</span></font></td>
</tr>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">12</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">WY7AA</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">37</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">F4BKV</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">62</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">XE1ET</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">87</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">KB2YSI</span></font></td>
</tr>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">13</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">LU5ILA</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">38</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">KI0KB</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">63</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">N6DNM</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">88</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">KI7UXT</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">14</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">N6UA</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">39</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">JO2ASQ</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">64</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">W8LR</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">89</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">AF5CC</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">15</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">HA3FOK</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">40</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">KI7UNJ</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">65</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">W1AW</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">90</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">KJ7NDY</span></font></td>
</tr>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">16</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">OH2UDS</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">41</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">VA3VGR</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">66</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">KI7QEK</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">91</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">BI1MHK</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">17</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">W5PFG</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">42</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">VE3HLS</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">67</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">SM3NRY</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">92</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">PT9BM</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">18</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">AK8CW</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">43</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">BG7QIW</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">68</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">KE9AJ</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">93</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">FG8OJ</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">19</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">N9IP</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">44</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">LA9XGA</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">69</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">F4DXV</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">94</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">BG5CZD</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">20</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">AD0DX</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">45</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">HJ5LVR</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">70</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">VE1CWJ</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">95</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">YU0W</span></font></td>
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<tr>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">21</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">AD0HJ</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">46</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">VK5DG</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">71</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">AA5PK</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">96</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">PU4CEB</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">22</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">DL2GRC</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">47</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">N7AGF</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">72</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">AD7DB</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">97</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">W8MTB</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">23</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">N4AKV</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">48</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">DF2ET</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">73</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">PU6JBN</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">98</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">N4DCW</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">24</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">ND0C</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">49</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">K7TAB</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">74</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">KM4LAO</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">99</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">PS8BR</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">25</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">BA1PK</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">50</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">JL3RNZ</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">75</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">M1DDD</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">100</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">WA9JBQ</span></font></td>
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<p><font size="4"><em style="font-family:georgia,serif">[ANS thanks @GridMasterMap for the above information.]</em></font></p>
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<h2 class="gmail-wp-block-heading"><font size="6"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">VUCC Satellite Standing March 2026</span></font></h2>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">VUCC Satellite Award/Endorsement Change Summary for February 01, 2026 to February 28, 2026.</span></font></p>
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<th><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Callsign</span></font></th>
<th><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Feb</span></font></th>
<th><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Mar</span></font></th>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">PY2PIM</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">1200</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">1250</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">MI6GTY</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">1201</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">1202</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">JN2QCV</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">1159</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">1180</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">IK1IYU</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">508</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">900</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">WD9EWK(DM43)</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">779</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">781</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">WA3YDZ</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">353</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">401</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">IN3EQZ</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">268</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">316</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">DH0GSU</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">204</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">250</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">IW3SSA</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">New</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">217</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">N6UTC(DM14)</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">128</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">150</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">PT2VM</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">126</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">150</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">LU4FW</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">New</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">147</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">WB9PNU</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">115</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">121</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">WD9EWK(DM13)</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">116</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">119</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">AD7OV</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">New</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">100</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">BI8SSW</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">New</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">100</span></font></td>
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<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">KE5JXC</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">New</span></font></td>
<td><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">100</span></font></td>
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<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Congratulations to the new VUCC Satellite holders.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">IW3SSA<br>LU4FW<br>AD7OV<br>BI8SSW<br>KE5JXC</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">IW3SSA is first VUCC Satellite holder from JN66<br>AD7OV is first VUCC Satellite holder from DN50<br>BI8SSW is first VUCC Satellite holder from OL15<br>KE5JXC is first VUCC Satellite holder from EL39</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">No DXCC Standings this month, ARRL hasn’t updated it to March yet.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><em style="font-family:georgia,serif">[ANS thanks Jon Goering, N7AZ, for the above information.]</em></font></p>
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<h2 class="gmail-wp-block-heading"><font size="6"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Cambodian Students Blast Off With Satellite Training</span></font></h2>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Although space technology may have not been officially introduced
into the Kingdom’s standard curriculum, the topic is taking center stage
at the National Polytechnic Institute of Cambodia (NPIC), at the 2nd
Session of the NPIC SCT Event: QO-100 and LEO Satellite Training,
igniting a passion for space communication among students.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">The training, from February 26 to March 3, is transforming the campus into a hub of innovation.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Building on their past success of a 12,076-kilometre transmission to
Antarctica via the QO-100 satellite, this year’s training elevates the
challenge by focusing on Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Students are actively engaged in hands-on learning, constructing and
utilizing homemade antenna systems to track these fast-moving satellites
across the sky, according to organizers.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">International specialists from Japan, France and Australia are
providing mentorship, guiding students through the complexities of
installing ground stations and communicating with a variety of
satellites, including the geostationary QO-100 and LEO satellites like
RS-44 and SO-50.</span></font></p>
<p class="gmail-has-text-align-center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><img width="450" height="600" class="gmail-wp-image-63947 gmail-aligncenter" style="width: 450px;" src="https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cambodia3.jpg" alt=""><br><em>Space and satellite training during the first session at NPIC, held last year. Credit: NPIC and </em>The Phnom Penh Post<em>.</em></span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">“I wanted to show Cambodian students that space technology is
accessible. Watching them successfully track an LEO satellite today
proves that our youth are ready for the future,” said Jorge Paulo, a
French Marine Electronics and Telecommunications System expert.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Mori Mikio, an amateur radio satellite technician from Japan,
emphasized the event’s impact, highlighting how the real success is not
just in the technical milestones, but in witnessing the passion of the
participants.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">“Seeing students successfully track LEO satellites with homemade
antennas is a powerful reminder of why this event exists,” he said.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Reth Sengvisoth, one of the organising committee members, shared his
satisfaction with their efforts. He said the months of planning and
coordination went into bringing this international training to life.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><em>[ANS thanks </em>The Phnom Penh Post<em> for the above information. Read the full article at <a href="https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-students-blast-off-with-satellite-training-programme-at-npic">https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-students-blast-off-with-satellite-training-programme-at-npic</a>.]</em></span></font></p>
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<h2 class="gmail-wp-block-heading"><font size="6"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for March 6</span></font></h2>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">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 daily in the first hour of
the UTC day. New bulletin files will be posted immediately after
reliable elements become available for new amateur satellites. More
information may be found at <a href="https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/">https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/</a>.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><strong>URGENT MESSAGE:</strong> From TS Kelso of CelesTrak “[The US
Space Force 18th Space Defense Squadron] will run out of 5-digit catalog
numbers at 69999 not 99999, which is estimated to occur around
2026‑07‑20 (we’re currently at 68014). At that point, newly cataloged
objects will have 6-digit catalog numbers of 100000+ and GP data will
not be available for them using the TLE format. CelesTrak developed new
formats that removed this limitation (and finally fixed the Y2K problem)
in May 2020 and immediately began providing GP data in those formats
for software developers. The same limitations apply to the legacy
fixed-field SATCAT. Follow @TSKelso on Bluesky for the latest updates,
tutorials, and changes as we approach this transition. Spread the word!”</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">AMSAT is presently alpha testing dissemination of orbital data aka
“General Perturbations Data” or “GP Data” in formats that do not have
the 5 digit object number limitation and will solicit public help for
beta testing in April 2026. Many software packages used by hams already
accept at least one of the new formats, and we would like to work
through any issues before new satellites arrive without TLE sets. AMSAT
will continue to disseminate TLE data for all satellites cataloged below
69999 indefinitely.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">NOAA Cat ID 67291 has been <em>renamed</em> “RS95S (QMR-KWT-2)”</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">The following satellites have been <em>removed</em> from this week’s AMSAT TLE Distribution:</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">RSP-03 NORAD Cat ID 65732 Decayed from orbit on or about 16 February 2026<br>BOTAN NORAD Cat ID 65942 Decayed from orbit on or about 03 March 2026<br>MO-122 NORAD Cat ID 60209 End of mission, last telemetry 25 August 2025<br>CEVROSAT1 NORAD Cat ID 66309 End of mission, last telemetry 09 November 2025<br>CO-57 NORAD Cat ID 27848 End of mission, date unknown<br>CO-58 NORAD Cat ID 28895 End of mission, date unknown<br>EO-80 NORAD Cat ID 40032 End of mission, date unknown<br>FloripaSat 1 NORAD Cat ID 44885 End of mission, date unknown</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><em style="font-family:georgia,serif">[ANS thanks Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager for the above information.]</em></font></p>
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<h2 class="gmail-wp-block-heading"><font size="6"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">NASA Reveals Astronaut Who Required Evacuation From ISS</span></font></h2>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, KE5AIT, Crew-11 pilot and commander of
the International Space Station’s (ISS) Expedition 74, has revealed that
it was his medical issue that prompted the evacuation of the four
Crew-11 astronauts from the space station in January.</span></font></p>
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<p class="gmail-has-text-align-center" style="text-align:center"><font size="4"><em style="font-family:georgia,serif">NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, KE5AIT (Credit: NASA)</em></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">The exact nature of his ailment remains undisclosed, but Fincke’s
statement clarified that the issue, while not considered an emergency,
required “advanced medical imaging not available on the space station.”
As a result, Fincke and his crewmates — NASA astronaut Zena Cardman,
KJ5CMN, Japanese space agency astronaut Kimiya Yui, KG5BPH, and
Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov — returned to Earth aboard the Crew
Dragon “Endeavour” on Jan. 15, about a month earlier than originally
planned.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">The issue arose on Jan. 7, while Fincke and Cardman were preparing
for an upcoming spacewalk. “The agency is monitoring a medical concern
with a crew member that arose Wednesday afternoon aboard the orbital
complex,” NASA officials said in an emailed statement on Jan. 7,
declining to elaborate on the nature of that concern or the astronaut it
affected. Then, on Jan. 8, the agency announced that Crew-11 would end
early so the issue could be addressed here on Earth.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Crew-11 splashed down aboard Endeavour in the Pacific Ocean, off the
coast of San Diego, on Jan. 15, leaving a skeleton crew of three aboard
the ISS.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">SpaceX’s Crew-12 mission was originally slated to launch in
mid-February, with a typical handover period between them and Crew-11
expected after their arrival in low Earth orbit, allowing the newcomers
time to acclimate to microgravity and life aboard the station. Efforts
by SpaceX and NASA allowed for an earlier target date of their Falcon 9
launch aboard Crew Dragon “Freedom,” which lifted off Feb. 13 and
returned the ISS to its regular crew complement of seven.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><em style="font-family:georgia,serif">[ANS thanks Space.com for the above information. See the full article at <a href="https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/nasa-reveals-the-astronaut-who-required-1st-medical-evacuation-from-the-international-space-station">https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/nasa-reveals-the-astronaut-who-required-1st-medical-evacuation-from-the-international-space-station</a>.]</em></font></p>
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<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">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.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><strong><em>RECENTLY COMPLETED</em></strong><br>Escola Naval (Brazilian Navy Academy), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, direct via PY1AA<br>The ISS callsign was NA1SS<br>The scheduled crewmember was Sophie Adenot, KJ5LTN<br>The ARISS mentor was VE3TBD<br>Contact was successful: Mon 2026-03-02 12:17:25 UTC 49 degrees maximum elevation<br>Congratulations to the Escola Naval students, Sophie (her first ever ARISS contact), mentor VE3TBD, and ground station PY1AA!<br>Watch for Livestream at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/5mA2OppSV5w?si=EwosjCk9Ckv0qcvs">https://www.youtube.com/live/5mA2OppSV5w?si=EwosjCk9Ckv0qcvs</a></span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">St Joseph’s Primary School, Bombala, NSW, Australia, telebridge via VK6MJ<br>The ISS callsign was TBD<br>The scheduled crewmember was Jack Hathaway, KJ5NIV<br>The ARISS mentor was VK4KHZ<br>Contact was successful: Thu 2026-03-05 08:53:18 UTC 32 degrees maximum elevation<br>Congratulations
to the St Joseph’s Primary School students, Jack (his first ever ARISS
contact), mentor VK4KHZ, and telebridge VK6MJ!</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><strong><em>UPCOMING</em></strong><br>TBD</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><strong>The crossband repeater</strong> 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.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Currently running <strong>packet</strong> operations at 437.825
MHz. Please note we’re still in the process of troubleshooting and
testing this radio. Feel free to check out status reports at <a href="https://ariss-usa.org/ARISS_APRS/">https://ariss-usa.org/ARISS_APRS/</a>.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><strong>Ham TV</strong> is currently transmitting a test signal at 2395.00 MHz. For more information, visit the ARISS Ham TV Live site at <a href="https://live.ariss.org/hamtv/">https://live.ariss.org/hamtv/</a>.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">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.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">The latest information on the operation mode can be found at <a href="https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html">https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html</a></span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at <a href="https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html">https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html</a></span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors for the above information]</span></font></p>
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<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating
through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club
meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><strong>March 21, 2026</strong><br>Midwinter Madness Hamfest 2026<br>Maple Grove Radio Club<br>Buffalo Civic Center<br>1306 County Rd 134<br>Buffalo, Minnesota 55313<br><a href="https://k0ltc.org/midwinter-madness/">https://k0ltc.org/midwinter-madness/</a><br>KØJM, ADØHJ, KEØPBR</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><strong>April 11, 2026</strong><br>Tucson Area Spring Hamfest<br>Radio Society of Tucson<br>Calvary Tucson Church<br>8711 East Speedway<br>Tucson, AZ 85710<br><a href="https://k7rst.club/">https://k7rst.club/</a><br>N1UW</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><em style="font-family:georgia,serif">[ANS thanks Bo Lowrey, W4FCL, Director – AMSAT Ambassador Program, for the above information.]</em></font></p>
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<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">+ In a statement on March 3, the Russian space agency Roscosmos said
that its engineers have repaired a badly damaged launch pad at the
Baikonur cosmodrome ahead of schedule, averting a potentially
longer-term problem for supplying the International Space Station (ISS).
The agency said a Progress cargo capsule is now scheduled to blast off
to the ISS on March 22. The facility suffered a still unexplained mishap
last November during the launch of a Soyuz capsule carrying two
Russians and one American to the orbiting station. The pad is the only
location where Russia can launch its manned Soyuz capsules, which are a
mainstay transport and cargo vehicle for the station. <em>(ANS thanks Radio Free Europe for the above information.)</em></span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">+ SpaceX launched the 600th Starlink satellite of 2026 during predawn
Falcon 9 rocket flight from Cape Canaveral on March 4. The Starlink
10-40 mission added another 29 broadband internet satellites into low
Earth orbit. <em>(ANS thanks SpaceflightNow for the above information. See the full article at <a href="https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/03/03/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-29-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-cape-canaveral-10/">https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/03/03/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-29-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-cape-canaveral-10/</a>.)</em></span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">+ NASA announced on February 19 that it has reclassified Starliner’s
Crew Flight Test (CFT) as a “Type A mishap” — the most serious kind, in
the same category as the space shuttle Challenger and Columbia
tragedies. CFT launched on June 5, 2024, sending NASA astronauts Suni
Williams, KD5PLB, and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station
(ISS) for a planned 10-day stay. Starliner reached the orbiting lab
safely. On the way, however, the spacecraft suffered multiple thruster
failures and temporarily lost “six degree of freedom” control — the
ability to precisely maintain its desired orientation and trajectory.
NASA prolonged the orbital stay of Williams and Wilmore multiple times
to study Starliner’s thruster issues. In the end, the agency decided to
bring the capsule home uncrewed, which occurred on Sept. 6. Williams and
Wilmore, meanwhile, stayed aboard the ISS. They came home on a SpaceX
Crew Dragon capsule in March 2025, having spent about nine months in
space instead of the originally planned 10 days. Both have since retired
from the agency. <em>(ANS thanks Space.com for the above information. Read the full article at <a href="https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/we-almost-did-have-a-really-terrible-day-nasa-now-says-boeings-1st-starliner-astronaut-flight-was-a-type-a-mishap">https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/we-almost-did-have-a-really-terrible-day-nasa-now-says-boeings-1st-starliner-astronaut-flight-was-a-type-a-mishap</a>.)</em></span></font></p>
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<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to:</span></font></p>
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<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space!</span></font></p>
<p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">This week’s ANS Editor, Mark Johns, KØJM<br>mjohns [at] <a href="http://amsat.org">amsat.org</a></span></font></p>
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