[jamsat-news:3452] [ans] ANS 197

[Christopher Bradley]

I apologize for the delay in publishing this week's ANS 197.



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In this edition:

* ARISS Celebrates it’s 20th Anniversary through SSTV Event
* 3U CubeSat with FM Transponder Launch Planned for August 16
* International Space Station school contact
* NEON - NASA Educators Online Network
* Tour de France Special Event Station Includes Satellite Operation
* Satellite Shorts From All Over


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AMSAT News Service Bulletin 197.01
>From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
July 16, 2017
To All RADIO AMATEURS
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ARISS Celebrates it’s 20th Anniversary through SSTV Event

In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of ARISS, a Slow Scan
Television (SSTV) event is planned for Thursday, July 20 starting
around 21:25 UTC.  The event plans to feature images from ARISS
activities both past and present. This opportunity should cover most
of the world during the operation period.

The event plans to use a computer on the ISS Russian Segment, which
stores images that are then transmitted to Earth using the ham radio,
specifically the onboard Kenwood TM D710 transceiver. Those receiving
the images can post them at https://ariss-sstv.blogspot.com/ for
viewing by the public.

The 20 year history of ARISS will be displayed through a collection
of 12 unique images sharing the amazing accomplishments of ARISS over
the last two decades. SSTV signals will be sent to earth at 145.80
MHz using FM. The SSTV mode of transmission is expected to be PD 120
(PD 180 may be a second option). The event is expected to continue
over a two day period.

Since it’s inception, Amateur Radio on the International Space
Station (ARISS) has provided students an opportunity, through ham
radio, to engage in conversation with orbiting astronauts and
inspired many to seek careers in science, technology, engineering and
math. Consider how you might inspire students in your area through
this chance to capture images directly from space to their
computers.

Please note that the event, and any ARISS event, is dependent on
other activities, schedules and crew responsibilities on the ISS and
are subject to change at any time.

While preparations are being finalized please check for new and the
most current information on the AMSAT.org and ARISS.org websites, the
AMSAT-BB ＠ amsat.org, the ARISS facebook at Amateur Radio On The
International Space Station (ARISS) and ARISS twitter @ARISS_status
for the latest information on this event.

[ANS thanks ARISS for the above information]

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3U CubeSat with FM Transponder Launch Planned for August 16

A 3U CubeSt, FMN-1, is planned for launch on August 16 from China's
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center located in the Gobi desert, Inner
Mongolia.

FMN-1 will fly an FM repeater:
Uplink:   145.945 MHz FM
Downlink: 435.350 MHz FM (plus telemetry)
A 9k6 BPSK AX25 UHF downlink with an FM uplink on VHF is included.

The main mission of the satellite includes a new component experiment
and deployable solar panels.

IARU coordination information is posted at:
http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=567

[ANS thanks the IARU for the above information]

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An International Space Station school contact has been planned with
participants at ISS R&D conference, Washington, D.C. on 20 July. The
event is scheduled to begin at approximately 13:23 UTC. It is
recommended that you start listening approximately 10 minutes before
this time. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and
30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and W6SRJ.
The contact should be audible over the west coast of the U.S.
Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz
downlink.
The contact is expected to be conducted in English.

This ARISS contact will be conducted with Youth in Aviation Program
students from the East Coast Chapter, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
(ECCTAI) attending the ISS Research and Development conference
as part of the conference's STEM day.  ECCTAI is one of the largest
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. chapters in United States and serves the
Washington DC area. ECCTAI is dedicated to keeping alive the
history, achievements, and importance of the original Tuskegee
Airmen.
The term, "Tuskegee Airmen," refers to the men and women, who were
involved in the so-called "Tuskegee Experience", the World War II
Army Air Corps program to train African Americans to fly and maintain
combat aircraft.

ECCTAI strives to increase understanding of the
"Tuskegee Experience" by honoring the accomplishments and
perpetuating
the history of the men and women who participated in the
"Tuskegee Experience" and to introduce young people to the world of
aviation and space through its Youth in Aviation Program (YIAP).
YIAP motivates and inspires America's youth to strive for similar
excellence of these earlier pioneers, exposing them to aviation and
space careers (Level I), attending FAA ground school (Level II) and
receiving aircraft flight instruction or interning at an FAA
certified
A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) facility (Level III).

[ANS thanks ARISS for the above information]
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NEON - NASA Educators Online Network ANNOUNCEMENTS

Free STEM Education Webinars From NASA Educator Professional
Development
The NASA STEM Educator Professional Development Collaborative (EPDC)
at Texas State University is presenting a series of free webinars
open to all educators. Join NASA education specialists to learn about
activities, lesson plans, educator guides and resources that bring
NASA into your classroom. Registration is required to participate.
To register, simply click on the link provided beneath the webinar
description.

July 17, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. ET: Solar Eclipse: Edible Experiments/
The Great American Eclipse / Eclipse Book Reviews (Grades K-12) --
Explore resources for making edible models to teach about lunar and
solar eclipses. Browse websites with hands-on activities on subjects
such as protection from UV rays. Learn about a collection of
children's
literature to use for studying the eclipse. These activities will be
great for summer camps and back-to-school events before the solar
eclipse
on Aug. 21, 2017. Register online to participate.
https://www.eiseverywhere.com/263976

July 18, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. ET: Solar Eclipse: Guest Scientist --
High-Altitude Ballooning (Grades K-12) -- Get an overview of high-
altitude
ballooning during eclipses with Bernhard Beck-Winchatz from the
STEM Studies Department at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois.
Beck-Winchatz has worked on several NASA projects using weather
balloon
flights that provide affordable access to a spacelike environment
for student research. Register online to participate.
https://www.eiseverywhere.com/263980

July 19, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. ET: Solar Eclipse: Building Your
Own Eclipse Equipment for Your Classroom on a Budget (Grades K-12) --
Learn how to build inexpensive models to teach solar eclipse concepts
in the classroom. Register online to participate.
https://www.eiseverywhere.com/263974

July 20, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. ET: Solar Eclipse: What, When, Where, How
and Safety (Grades K-12) -- On Aug. 21, 2017, most Americans will
experience
their first total solar eclipse in almost 40 years. What is a solar
eclipse?
Where will the eclipse be visible? When will the eclipse occur? How
can the
eclipse be viewed safely? This webinar will explore these questions
using some of the many NASA resources and classroom lessons
supporting
this solar event. Learn about the important safety of properly
viewing
the eclipse with your students. Register online to participate.
https://www.etouches.com/263468

For the NASA STEM Educator Professional Development webinar schedule,
go to: http://www.txstate-epdc.net/events/
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Tour de France Special Event Station Includes Satellite Operation

F, France: TM24TDF is a special event call operating around the Tour
de France 2017. QRV until July 21 on HF and via satellites. QSL via
F6KHS (d/B).

[ANS thanks DX Newsletter DXNL 2049 - July 12, 2017 for the above
information]

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Satellite Shorts From All Over

+ AMSAT Journal Needs Your Words and Wisdom

  The AMSAT Journal is looking for interesting articles, experiences
  and photos to share with other AMSAT members. Writing for the
  Journal is an exellent way both to give back to the AMSAT community
  and to help others learn and grow in this most fascinating aspect
  of the amateur radio avocation.

  Author deadlines for upcoming Journals through 2017 include:
  Sept/Oct Edition September 15
  Nov/Dec Edition November 15

  Send your manuscripts and photos, or story ideas to:
  journal (at) amsat.org

  For more information visit:
  https://www.amsat.org/how-to-write-for-the-amsat-journal/

  [ANS thanks Joe KB6IGK for the above information]

+ Need to contact AMSAT-NA?

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  Toll-Free: +1 (888) 322-6728
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  [ANS thanks AMSAT-NA for the above information]

+ For information on AMSAT and AMSAT-Related Nets visit:
  https://www.amsat.org/amsat-and-amsat-related-nets/

  [ANS thanks AMSAT-NA for the above information]

+ AMSAT Symposium

  AMSAT NA announces that the 2017 AMSAT Space Symposium will be
  held on Friday through Sunday, Oct 27, 28, 29, 2017 in Reno,
  Nevada. Location will be at the Silver Legacy Resort , 407 N
  Virginia Street, in Downtown, Reno.

  For more information visit:
  https://www.amsat.org/amsat-symposium/

  With less than four months left for Symposium, now is the time
  to start writing your papers and preparing your presentations.

  [ANS thanks the Symposium Committee for the above information.


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73,
This week's ANS Editor,
Christopher Bradley, KG5JUP
kg5jup at amsat dot org


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