AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-195

* 2008 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting October 24-26 in Atlanta, Georgia *

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In this edition: * 2008 AMSAT North America Space Symposium * AO-51 Operations Update * KiwiSAT Progress Report * Satellite Shorts From All Over * ARISS Status - 07 July 2008

SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-195 01 2008 AMSAT North America Space Symposium

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 195 01 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD July 13, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-195 01

2008 AMSAT North America Space Symposium 24-26 October 2008, Atlanta, Georgia Call for Papers:

This is the call for papers for the 2008 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Meeting to be held October 24-26, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia

Proposals for papers, symposium presentations, and poster presentations are invited on any topic of interest to the amateur satellite program An emphasis for this year is an educational outreach to middle and high school students Another topic if interest is using amateur satellite tracking systems to monitor deep space network objects

In particular, papers on the following topics are solicited: + Students & Education + ARISS + AO-51 + P3E + Eagle + Deep Space Network monitoring + Any additional satellite-related topics

We request a one-page abstract as soon as possible Camera ready copy on paper or in electronic form will be due by September 1, 2008 for inclusion in the printed symposium proceedings Papers received after this date may not be included in the printed proceedings

Abstracts and papers should be sent to n8fgv@amsat org

[ANS thanks Robin, AA4RC and the 2008 Symposium Committee for the above information]

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SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-195 02 AO-51 Operations Update

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 195 02 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD July 13, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-195 02

Gould, WA4SXM, AO-51 command station noted this week that the transmitter power on AO-51 has been down due to the length of eclipse that peaked about 2 weeks ago AO-51 eclipse periods will continue to get shorter until September when we will see a no eclipse period for about 8 months

Gould has been testing the charge/discharge rate If any of the transmitters are off or have changed he reminds users to the status message on the digital downlink

At present AO-51 is operating TXA at 430 mW (digital downlink) and TXB at 470 mW (analog downlink) During the peak of the eclipse periods both transmitters were operating in the 340 mW range

[ANS thanks Gould, WA4SXM for the above information]

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SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-195 03 KiwiSAT Progress Report

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 195 03 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD July 13, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-195 03

Progress report - June 2008 by Fred Kennedy ZL1BYP – KiwiSAT Project Leader

Just before the Christmas period a very successful funding appeal was launched on the by AMSAT-ZL President – Terry (ZL3QL) and I note with pleasure that the build fund swelled to 30% of the $10k target in a very short time This is a brilliant response that boosts not only the financial resource but also the morale of the team! Believe me, building a bird is "mega" hard work (ask those that have done it before) and support from the eventual benefactors is very well received The feeling that it’s all worth while is restored – at least for a while!

In addition to the actual cash donations we also have a number individuals offering to sponsor a specific item – as did we (AMSAT-ZL) in the pre launch build-up for Phase 3D Doing that provides a “personal input” to the project and we’re looking into suitable identifiable sub-units

In the last Status Report mention was made of the Solar Cell problems faced by the team VERY recent events have, however, meant that this is no longer an impediment to progress!

A very thorough update of each of the satellite's subsystems is available at the AMSAT-ZL website http://www kiwisat org nz/status html

[ANS thanks Fred, Zl1BYP, for the above information]

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SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-195 04 Satellite Shorts From All Over

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 195 04 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD July 13, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-195 04

• Reminder! Sunday is/was your last chance to e-mail your satellite operating logs from Field Day to Bruce, KK5DO You may send them to kk5do@amsat org or kk5do@arrl net The AMSAT Field Day rules can be found at: http://www amsatnet com/2008fd pdf or http://www amsatnet com/2008fd doc Your entry is due by 11:59 P M CDT, Monday, July 14, 2008

• Peter, DB2OS uploaded full-length videos about the integration and launch of OSCAR-10 OSCAR-13 at: http://en sevenload com/search/amsat/videos There is also a video from the SDX demonstration from HamRadio 2008 in Friedrichshafen

• Robert, W6RQR is looking for other satellite operators in New Mexico to help with a Satellite Forum at the Albuquerque Hamfest August 15 & 16 Contact Robert via rlasso (at)zianet com if you can help

• AMSAT-UK will be holding their 23rd International Space Colloquium at the University of Surrey, Guildford, England from Friday 25th until Sunday 27th July See: http://www uk amsat org/Colloquium/ for the latest information

[ANS thanks everyone for the above information]

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SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-195 05 ARISS Status - 07 July 2008

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 195 05 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD July 13, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-195 05

1. Upcoming School Contacts

An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled with the Department of Astronomy & Space Sciences (DASS) at the Kuwait Science Club in Safat, Kuwait on Monday, July 14 at 17:05 UTC Telebridge station WH6PN in Hawaii will assist with the contact DASS aims to spread scientific awareness in the fields of astronomy and space sciences by actively engaging the public in exploring the cosmos This educational activity will educate young people about space stations, satellites and ham radio A national competition will be announced through the Ministry of Education for all schools in Kuwait The competition will encourage students to do research in space science Four students will be selected from 3 levels (elementary, middle, high school) to ask questions of the astronaut Extensive media coverage is expected from at least 3 television stations, several newspapers, magazines and radio stations

1. Simulated Contacts Successful

Two simulated Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contacts were held on Thursday, July 3 The training sessions were terrestrial-based amateur radio contacts using ARISS-equivalent equipment Frank De Winne, ON1DWN, participated in the first contact with ESC (Euro Space Camp) in Belgium The second contact took place between the Ottawa South United Soccer Club in Canada and astronaut Bob Thirsk, W5/VA3CSA There was IRLP coverage of both contacts

1. Successful ARISS Contact with Texan Scouts

On Friday, July 4, Round Rock Texas Scout Pack #304 and Blackland Prairie Elementary School in Round Rock, Texas participated in a successful Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact Ten Scouts asked nearly twenty questions of Greg Chamitoff, KD5PKZ, before an audience of 100 Two broadcast television stations and one local cable news outlet reported on the event To view the Fox video, see: http://www myfoxaustin com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=6915557&version=1& locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1 1 1

News 8 Austin also ran an article: http://www news8austin com/content/top_stories/default asp?ArID=213480

[ANS thanks Carol, KB3LKI, for the above information]

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In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive additional benefits Application forms are available from the AMSAT Office

73, This week's ANS Editor, Lee McLamb, KU4OS ku4os at amsat dot org

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