[jamsat-news:3908] [ANS] ANS-266 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

[Mark Johns, K0JM via ANS]

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-266

In this edition:

* Registration Continues for the 42nd Annual AMSAT Space Symposium
* AMSAT Symposium Call for Papers
* Results of the 2024 AMSAT Board of Directors Election
* MESAT1 Telemetry and Testing-Update
* GreenCube (IO-117) Ceases Functioning Due to Radiation Damage
* Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution
* ARISS News
* Upcoming Satellite Operations
* AMSAT Ambassador Activities
* Satellite Shorts From All Over

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ANS-266 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

To: All RADIO AMATEURS
From: Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation
712 H Street NE, Suite 1653
Washington, DC 20002

DATE 2024 Sept. 22
Registration Continues for the 42nd Annual AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual
General Meeting

The 42nd Annual AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting will be
held on Friday through Saturday, October 25-26, 2024, at the DoubleTree by
Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront in Tampa, Florida.

Highlights of all scheduled events include:

   - AMSAT Board of Directors Meeting, October 24-25
   - 42nd AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting, October 25-26
   - Friday Night Social and Auction, October 25
   - AMSAT Banquet and Reception, October 26
   - AMSAT Ambassador Breakfast (all are welcome), October 27

*Note – if you wish to register guests for the banquet and/or breakfast who
are not attending the Symposium sessions, you must register for each event
separately and include your guests with your banquet and breakfast tickets.*

If you are interested in presenting or submitting a paper for inclusion in
the Symposium Proceedings, please see the Call for Papers
<https://www.amsat.org/2024-symposium/call-for-papers-2024/>.

*IMPORTANT: The deadline for Symposium registrations if you want to include
the Saturday evening banquet or Sunday breakfast is Friday, October 18th.
Meals cannot be ordered after that date.*
Click Here to Register Now <https://launch.amsat.org/event-5833792> Hotel
Reservations

The rate for a standard room with two Queen beds is $169.00 plus state and
local taxes of 14.5%. Rooms may be available for check-in on Wednesday,
October 23 and check out Sunday, October 27.

Rooms can be reserved at
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/radioamateursatellite/.

Reservations may also be made by phone at 813-888-8800. Reference AMSAT to
receive the group rate.

*Note: If you are planning on driving to the Symposium or renting a car,
parking charges are $20 per night for overnight parking. *

We, at AMSAT, are excited to be able to host our 42nd annual Symposium this
year. We hope that you can join us in celebrating Amateur Radio in Space.
Schedule

*Thursday, October 24, 2024*

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM AMSAT Board Meeting
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Pre-Registration Check-in

*Friday, October 25, 2024*

8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon AMSAT Board Meeting (Closed Session)
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Registration
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM AMSAT Symposium Kickoff, President’s Welcome
1:15 PM – 5:00 PM Paper Sessions
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Informal Dinner on your own
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM AMSAT Reception and Auction, Cash Bar Available

*Saturday, October 26, 2024*

8:00 AM – 11:45 AM Registration
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM AMSAT Symposium Welcome
8:15 AM – 12:00 Noon Paper Sessions
1:00 PM – 3:15 PM Paper Sessions
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM AMSAT Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Attitude Adjustment (Social), Cash Bar
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM AMSAT Banquet, Cash Bar

*Sunday, October 27, 2024*

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM AMSAT Ambassador Breakfast (All are welcome)

*[ANS thanks the AMSAT Symposium Committee for the above information]*
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AMSAT Symposium Call for Papers

Papers continue to be accepted for the 42nd annual AMSAT Space Symposium to
be held on the weekend of October 25-27, 2024 at the Doubletree by Hilton
Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront in Tampa, Florida.

Proposals for symposium papers and presentations are invited on any topic
of interest to the amateur satellite community. We request a tentative
title of your presentation as soon as possible, with final copy submitted
by October 18 for inclusion in the symposium proceedings. Abstracts and
papers should be sent to Dan Schultz, N8FGV at n8fgv ＠ usa.net

*[ANS thanks Dan Schultz, N8FGV, AMSAT Symposium Proceedings Editor for the
above information]*
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President’s Club today!*


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Results of the 2024 AMSAT Board of Directors Election

The 2024 AMSAT Board of Directors Election period ended on September 15,
2024.

As a result of the election, Mark Hammond, N8MH, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, and
Bruce Paige, KK5DO, have been duly elected to a two-year term on the Board
of Directors. Douglas Tabor, N6UA, and Frank Karnauskas, N1UW, will serve
as alternate directors for a term of one year.

The results of the voting with 375 ballots cast are as follows:
Mark Hammond, N8MH 295
Paul Stoetzer, N8HM 276
Bruce Paige, KK5DO 223
Douglas Tabor, N6UA 163
Frank Karnauskas, N1UW 111

The membership of the AMSAT Board of Directors for 2024-2025 is:

Barry Baines, WD4ASW
Jerry Buxton, NØJY
Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA
Mark Hammond, N8MH
Zach Metzinger, NØZGO
Bruce Paige, KK5DO
Paul Stoetzer, N8HM
Douglas Tabor, N6UA (1st Alternate)
Frank Karnauskas, N1UW (2nd Alternate)

Thank you all for participating in this year’s election process.

*[ANS thanks Jeff Davis, KE9V, AMSAT Secretary, for the above information]*
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MESAT1 Telemetry and Testing-Update

The MESAT1 Command and Commissioning Teams wish to thank all that have
routinely or even occasionally collected telemetry from MESAT1. Thanks to
these reports, the teams are able to make informed and timely decisions
about what/when/why/how to do next steps in collaborating with the
satellite owners to help with their primary mission. Much is being learned
about this new satellite–the University of Maine’s first Cubesat–and
AMSAT’s linear transponder onboard. All of the lessons learned will help
inform future missions that carry the Linear Transponder Module (or LTM)
and the Golf series of satellites. Reports about transponder activities are
very helpful, as well.

MESAT 1 *[University of Maine]*

Amateurs are encouraged to visit this link to see in detail all of the
callsigns that have contributed to telemetry collection thus far. It’s a
lot of stations, all around the world:
https://www.amsat.org/tlm/leaderboard.php?id=10&db=FOXDB&show=all&period=100

Please continue to collect telemetry! We continue to work on taking and
downloading earth images from their cameras. In recent days, we are having
the satellite send image blocks both in the mornings and evenings. We
expect that to continue in the near future. The transmitter could be on for
5 mins, or perhaps even 10 mins, when over the East coast command stations.
Every frame helps us to build an image. Testing is intermittent, but it
seems to be more regular right now. When the images aren’t being
transmitted, MESAT1 is in SAFE mode, sending a couple frames about every 2
minutes. These frames are very important too!

*MESAT1 was in HEALTH mode, transmitting telemetry continuously, and the
beacon setting is pretty strong as of 11:43z on 19 Sept 2024. The linear
transponder was enabled at 0050utc on 20 Sept. 2024. Watch AMSAT-BB for
announcements regarding MESAT1 status.*

*[ANS thanks Mark Hammond, N8MH, AMSAT Director and Command Station for the
above information]*
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GreenCube (IO-117) Ceases Functioning Due to Radiation Damage

The GreenCube satellite, developed by S5LAB, has likely ceased functioning
due to radiation damage. After a successful mission that exceeded
expectations, the satellite is no longer responding to commands, and its
onboard radio is believed to have been compromised by the harsh radiation
environment in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO).

Approximately ten days ago, GreenCube experienced a reboot, and telemetry
data from the event did not indicate any anomalies. However, the S5LAB team
now suspects that the satellite’s radio was damaged, leading to the current
communication blackout. MEO is notoriously challenging for satellites due
to its high radiation levels, and GreenCube was not the only satellite
affected. Several other CubeSats launched alongside it only lasted a few
days, making GreenCube’s extended mission duration a remarkable achievement.

Despite ongoing efforts to send commands and reactivate the satellite, the
team remains pessimistic about restoring GreenCube’s functionality. The
satellite’s survival in the hostile MEO environment is seen as a testament
to its robust design, but the likelihood of recovery is slim.

At this time, no successor to GreenCube is planned, primarily due to the
infrequency of launch opportunities to MEO. Launches to this orbit are
rare, which complicates the prospect of future missions.

In response to the satellite’s success and the interest it generated among
radio amateurs, S5LAB has promised to host a webinar in collaboration with
AMSAT Italia. The event will provide insights into the GreenCube mission,
sharing the challenges and triumphs of the satellite’s journey. This is an
opportunity for the amateur radio community to learn more about the
satellite’s impact and the technical details behind its impressive mission.

While GreenCube’s operational life may have ended, its contributions to
satellite technology and amateur radio will be remembered as a significant
milestone.

[Information from Piero IØKPT via Facebooks Greencube Group]

*[ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information]*
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Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for 20 September

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
https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/

No changes have been announced for this week.

*[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.

[image: ARISS News]

*RECENTLY COMPLETED:*
Kordylewski Youth Astronomical Observatory in Niepołomice, Niepołomice,
Poland, direct via SP9MOA
The ISS callsign was OR4ISS
The crewmember was Matthew Dominick KCØTOR
The ARISS mentor was SP3QFE
Contact successful: Thu 2024-09-19 16:18:02 UTC 53 degrees elevation

Sailing Event, Moscow, Russia, direct via TBD
The ISS callsign was RSØISS
The crewmember was Aleksandr Grebyonkin RZ3DSE
The ARISS mentor was RV3DR
Contact successful: Sat 2024-09-21 16:25 UTC

*UPCOMING:*
Amur State University, Blagoveshchensk, Russia, direct via TBD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS
The scheduled crewmember is Ivan Vagner
The ARISS mentor is RV3DR
Contact is go for Tue 2024-09-24 09:25 UTC

Tatarstan, Russia, direct via TBD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS
The scheduled crewmember is Aleksey Ovchinin
The ARISS mentor is RV3DR
Contact is go for Fri 2024-09-27 13:20 UTC

Khazar University, Dunya School, Baku, Azerbaijan, direct via 4K6EH
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled crewmember is Matthew Dominick KCØTOR
The ARISS mentor is IN3GHZ
Contact is go for: Sat 2024-09-28 10:50:21 UTC 28 degrees maximum elevation

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.

The packet system is currently *MISCONFIGURED* (145.825 MHz up & down). Ham
TV is currently *STOWED* (2395.00 MHz down). SSTV is currently *STOWED*
(145.800 MHz down).

As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios
are turned off as part of the safety protocol. *POWERING OFF FOR SOYUZ
UNDOCKING ON SEP 23*.

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 Operations

None currently listed.

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.

*[ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT rover page manager, for the above
information]*
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AMSAT Ambassador Activities

AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through
amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests,
conventions, maker faires, and other events.

*October 5, 2024*
*North Star Radio Convention*
Hennepin Technical College (North Campus)
Brooklyn Park, Minn.
https://conv2023.tcfmc.org/
AMSAT Forum and Information Table
KØJM and ADØHJ

*October 5, 2024*
*Radio Society of Tucson*
Calvary Tucson Church
7811 E. Speedway
Tucson, AZ
https://k7rst.club/2024/07/tucson-autumn-ham-fest-2024/
N1UW

*October 18-20, 2024*
*Pacificon 2024, ARRL Pacific Division Conference*
San Ramon, CA
WUØI

*October 25-27, 2004*
*AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting*
Double Tree Rocky Point Waterfront Hotel
Tampa Bay, FL

*November 2-3, 2024*
*Stone Mountain Hamfest, ARRL State Convention*
Stone Mountain, GA
https://stonemountainhamfest.com/
K4RGK

*November 9, 2024*
*Oro Valley Amateur Radio Club*
Marana Middle School
11285 West Grier Rd.
Marana, AZ 85653
https://www.tucsonhamradio.org/copy-of-hamfest-2022
N1UW

*February 20-22, 2025*
*Yuma HAMCON*
Yuma, AZ
N1UW

*[ANS thanks the AMSAT Events page for the above information]*
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Satellite Shorts From All Over

+ The AMSAT-UK 2024 Colloquium will take place alongside the RSGB
Convention at Kents Hill Park Conference Centre, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ on
the weekend of 12-13 October 2024. Registration for the event is at
https://rsgb.org/main/rsgb-2024-convention/ and a limited number of tickets
for the AMSAT banquet are on sale via the AMSAT-UK Online Shop
https://shop.amsat-uk.org/. Deadline for presentation proposals is imminent
— contact Iain Young, G7III, g7iii ＠ g7iii.net, if you have a presentation
proposal. (ANS thanks Iain Young, G7III, and AMSAT-UK for the above
information.)

+ The FUNcube team are pleased to announce that User Rankings, Realtime
Data, and Whole-Orbit Data (WOD) are all now being displayed in FUNcube
Data Warehouse after the recent disruption. Access the new site at
http://warehouse.funcube.org.uk/. Fitter message display will follow soon
as will be the ability to download WOD files. (ANS thanks Dave Johnson,
G4DPZ, and the FUNcube Team for the above information.)

+ NASA astronaut Don Pettit, KD5MDT, alongside Soyuz commander Alexey
Ovchinin and cosmonaut Ivan Vagner, arrived at the International Space
Station Wednesday, September 11 after launching aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz
MS-26 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The trio will
join NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson, Mike Barratt, KD5MIJ, Matthew
Dominick, KCØTOR, Jeanette Epps, KF5QNU, Butch Wilmore, and Suni Williams,
KD5PLB, as well as Roscosmos cosmonauts Nikolai Chub, Alexander Grebenkin,
and Oleg Kononenko, RN3DX. Expedition 72 will begin Monday, Sept. 23, upon
the departure of Dyson, Chub, and off-going station commander Kononenko,
completing a six-month stay for Dyson and a year-long expedition for Chub
and Kononenko. (ANS thanks NASA for the above information.)

+ Registration for the 2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge global hackathon
(October 5-6) is open and challenges are online at
https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/nasa-space-apps-2024/challenges/. (ANS
thanks The Orbital Index and NASA for the above information.)

+ Tracking sleuth Scott Tilley, VE7TIL, has discovered that the orbiter for
China’s Chang’e-6 lunar sample return mission is now parked at the second
Sun-Earth Lagrange (L2). After delivering the samples to Earth, the orbiter
fired its engines to avoid reentering Earth’s atmosphere, setting off on a
new trajectory. L2 is located approximately 1.5 million kilometers from
Earth, directly on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. China’s
space authorities have yet to provide an update on the orbiter and its
plans. However, the Chang’e-6 orbiter’s voyage fits into a pattern of China
using Chang’e spacecraft for extended missions as tests for future
endeavors. (ANS thanks Space News for the above information.)


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Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/

In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to:

* Societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization).
* Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at
one-half the standard yearly rate.
* Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status
shall be eligible for the student rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary
years in this status.
* Memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms.

Contact info [at] amsat.org for additional membership information.

73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space!

This week’s ANS Editor, Mark Johns, KØJM
mjohns [at] amsat.org

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