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AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-350
In this edition:
* Five CubeSats Successfully Deployed from "Kibo" Module on ISS
* Celebrate SO-50: Amateur Radio Special Event Marks 22nd Anniversary
* ESAâ^`Oes Proba-3 Satellites Launch to Create Artificial Solar Eclipses
* VUCC / DXCC Satellite Standings for December 2024
* Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for December 13, 2024
* ARISS News
* Upcoming Satellite Operations
* AMSAT Ambassador Activities
* Satellite Shorts From All Over
The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information
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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
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ANS-350 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
To: All RADIO AMATEURS
From: Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation
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Washington, DC 20002
DATE 2024 Dec 15
________________________________
Five CubeSats Successfully Deployed from "Kibo" Module on ISS
On December 9th, five CubeSats were successfully deployed from the Japanese
Experiment Module â^`^|Kiboâ^`^} aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
The deployment was part of JAXAâ^`Oes J-SSOD#30 mission and included DENDEN-01,
LignoSat, ONGLAISAT, YODAKA and YOMOGI satellites. Two of these satellites,
LignoSat and YOMOGI, have received previous IARU coordination to operate over
amateur radio frequencies.
LignoSat was developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd.
This CubeSat tests the use of wooden materials in space by measuring strain,
temperature, and geomagnetism, along with detecting single event upsets
(SEU). Amatuer radio satellite enthusiasts were ready to decode telemetry
from the satellite this week, but unfortunately there has been no reported
reception of either CW or AX.25 packets on the satellite's coordinated
frequency of 435.820 MHz.
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LignoSat, a 1U solar-powered satellite with wood panels, will orbit earth for
six months. [Credit: Kyoto University<https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en>]
DENDEN-01 was developed by Kansai University and partner institutions. Its
mission includes testing advanced nanosatellite technologies, such as
temperature-stabilizing devices, thin solar modules, and compact S-band
communication systems. The satellite also supports educational activities and
data analysis using a compact hyperspectral camera.
ONGLAISAT is a 6U CubeSat co-developed by the Taiwan Space Agency, the
University of Tokyo, and ArkEdge Space Inc. It features a telescope for
high-resolution Earth imaging using Time Delay Integration (TDI) technology.
This mission aims to produce clear and high signal-to-noise ratio images for
Earth observation.
YOMOGI was developed by the Chiba Institute of Technology. Its mission
combines environmental monitoring and engineering education. The satellite
observes red tide in Tokyo Bay, monitors water pollution in Uganda, and uses
APRS to send sensor data to ground stations. Many 4800 baud GMSK telemetry
packets have been received and decoded over the last few days indicating that
the satellite is functioning well. More information can be found on SatNOGS
regarding recent observations:
https://db.satnogs.org/satellite/HHVN-9456-4962-8588-2802#data
[https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/YOMOGI-1U-APRS-Satellite.jpg]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/YOMOGI-1U-APRS-Satellite.jpg>
YOMOGI will capture images of the Earth surface using both Bandpass and RGB
cameras. [Credit: Chiba Institute of
Technology<https://www.it-chiba.ac.jp/english/>]
YODAKA was developed by ArkEdge Space Inc. and other collaborators. It
features a store-and-forward communication mission, collecting and
retransmitting text messages from users on Earth, as well as a camera mission
to capture Earth imagery. These activities support educational programs at
Iwate Prefectural Hanamaki Kita High School and rural revitalization efforts
in Hanamaki City.
The deployment highlights collaboration between JAXA, Space BD Inc., Mitsui
Bussan Aerospace Co., Ltd., and the J-CUBE program, which fosters academic
and commercial utilization of CubeSats. Amateur radio operators and
educational institutions are actively participating in tracking and analyzing
data from these satellites.
[ANS thanks the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency<https://global.jaxa.jp/>
(JAXA) for the above information]
________________________________
Celebrate SO-50: Amateur Radio Special Event Marks 22nd Anniversary
Saudisat 1C (SO-50) was launched on December 20, 2002, from the Baikonur
Cosmodrome by the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). For
more than two decades, it has been a valuable resource for amateur radio
communications and remains operational in low Earth orbit. The satellite is
equipped with a mode V/U FM voice repeater, operating on an uplink frequency
of 145.850 MHz with a PL tone of 67.0 Hz and a downlink frequency of 436.795
MHz.
[https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Saudisat-1C-SO-50.jpg]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Saudisat-1C-SO-50.jpg>
SO-50 celebrates 22 years of amateur radio satellite operations. [Credit:
Saudi Amateur Radio Society<https://sars.sa/en/home-en>]
To celebrate the 22nd anniversary of SO-50, the Saudi Amateur Radio Society
(SARS) is organizing a global competition, the Saudi Sat SO-50 Event 22. The
event will take place from December 13, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to December 22,
2024, at 23:59 UTC, inviting amateur radio operators to make contacts (QSOs)
via the satellite during the competition period.
Participants in the competition will be eligible for certificates based on
the number of successful contacts they make with amateur stations in
different Maidenhead grid squares. Five successful contacts will earn a
Beginner Satellite Catcher Certificate, while ten successful contacts qualify
for an Advanced Satellite Hunter Certificate. Those who achieve twenty
successful contacts will be awarded a Professional Satellite Hunter
Certificate. Operators who document their contacts with audio or video
recordings, including the satellite name, date, and time, will receive a
distinguished Amateur Certificate. Certificates will be distributed in PDF
format, and the deadline for log submissions is January 10, 2025.
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Saudi Sat SO-50 Event 22 will be held from December 13th to December 22nd.
[Credit: Saudi Amateur Radio Society<https://sars.sa/en/home-en>]
Logs must be submitted to log [at] sars.sa<http://sars.sa>. For technical
support or additional information, participants can contact hzldg [at]
sars.sa<http://sars.sa>. This competition highlights the enduring success of
SO-50 and encourages its continued use in the global amateur radio community.
It provides a platform for operators to connect, compete, and celebrate the
satelliteâ^`Oes legacy.
[ANS thanks the Saudi Amateur Radio Society<https://sars.sa/> and
AMSAT-HZ<https://x.com/AMSATHZ> for the above information]
________________________________
The 2024 AMSAT Presidentâ^`Oes Club coins are here now!
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________________________________
ESAâ^`Oes Proba-3 Satellites Launch to Create Artificial Solar Eclipses
Two European Space Agency (ESA) satellites launched aboard an Indian rocket
on December 5th, beginning a mission to study the Sunâ^`Oes corona and
demonstrate new spaceflight technologies. Called the Proba-3 mission, the two
spacecraft will conduct formation flying and create artificial solar eclipses
to capture images of the Sun's outer atmosphere, which is usually hidden by
its brightness.
The satellites launched aboard India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)
at 5:34 am EST (10:34 UTC) and were placed into an elliptical orbit with a
low point of 356 miles (573 kilometers) and a high point of 37,632 miles
(60,563 kilometers). Early next year, the Coronagraph satellite, carrying
instruments to image the Sun, and the Occulter satellite, equipped with
navigation sensors and thrusters, will separate to begin their experiments.
The Occulter will position a disk to block the Sunâ^`Oes surface, casting a
shadow on the Coronagraph satellite.
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Proba-3 completed its final operations tests at Redwireâ^`Oes Belgium
facilities in October [Credit: Redwire Space<https://x.com/RedwireSpace>]
This arrangement allows scientists to create artificial eclipses, blocking
sunlight to reveal the solar corona. Natural solar eclipses offer only brief
observation windows, and traditional coronagraphs on single spacecraft face
challenges like diffraction. Proba-3 addresses these limitations by keeping
the two satellites 150 meters apart, enabling clearer imaging of the Sun's
outer atmosphere.
Proba-3 uses advanced navigation technology, including inter-satellite radio
links, cameras, and a laser-ranging system. This system maintains
millimeter-scale precision between the satellites, allowing them to create
artificial eclipses lasting up to six hours. The mission aims to conduct at
least 1,000 hours of such observations during its two-year operational phase.
[https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Proba-3-Formation-Dual-Satellites-Flying.jpg]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Proba-3-Formation-Dual-Satellites-Flying.jpg>
Artist rendering of the Proba-3 Coronagraph and Occulter satellites
positioned 150 meters apart. [Credit: ESA<https://www.esa.int/> / P. Carril]
The missionâ^`Oes scientific goal is to observe a part of the corona that
existing instruments cannot study. This region is critical for understanding
solar phenomena such as coronal mass ejections and the acceleration of the
solar wind, which affect space weather and Earth. The mission will also
capture high-frequency images to study plasma waves and jets that may heat
the corona and drive the solar wind.
Proba-3 also serves as a test of formation-flying technology. ESA officials
hope the techniques demonstrated will be used in future missions, such as
Mars Sample Return or space debris removal. "Proba-3 is an important step
toward more complex space operations," said Josef Aschbacher, ESA's director
general. "This mission shows how smaller spacecraft can work together to
achieve goals that were not possible before."
[ANS thanks Stephen Clark, Ars Technica<https://arstechnica.com/> for the
above information]
________________________________
VUCC / DXCC Satellite Standings for December 2024
VUCC Satellite Award/Endorsement Change Summary for November 01, 2024 to
December 01, 2024. Congratulations to the new VUCC Satellite holders!
EK/RX3DPK is first VUCC Satellite holder from Armenia and LN20.
AC9O
1001
1126
W2GDJ
908
1022
FG8OJ
921
935
KC4CJ
702
751
WD9EWK (DM43)
736
737
KB1HY
648
727
RA3DNC
305
599
AB1OC
407
476
W3TI
103
444
K5WO
200
255
EK/RX3DPK
New
200
EA4DEI
100
150
DXCC Satellite Award/Endorsement Change Summary for May 13, 2024 to December
01, 2024. Congratulations to the new DXCC Satellite holders!
N8JCM is first DXCC Satellite holder from EN72
DF2ET
100
179
YO2CMI
173
174
LA6OP
143
151
KB8VAO
148
149
EA6VQ
145
147
IK1IYU
138
146
KB1HY
135
142
SP3AU
138
140
HB9GWJ
134
137
FG8OJ
116
120
HB9WDF
101
114
JA0FSB
101
111
EA5RM
108
110
DG7RO
100
103
M0SKM
New
100
N8JCM
New
100
[ANS thanks Jon Goering, N7AZ<https://x.com/N7AZhikesAZ>, for the above
information]
________________________________
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________________________________
Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for December 13, 2024
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/.
AO-123 has been identified as NORAD Cat ID 61781
The following satellites have been removed from this week's AMSAT TLE
distribution:
CosmoGirlSat NORAD Cat ID 60953 Decayed from orbit on or about 09 December
2024
IDEASSat NORAD Cat ID 47458 Decayed from orbit on or about 09 December 2024
[ANS thanks AMSAT Orbital
Elements<https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/> page for the
above information]
________________________________
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.
+ Recently Completed Contacts
South-West State University, Kursk, Russia, direct via UB3WCL
The ISS callsign was RSÃ^xISS
The scheduled crewmember was Alexander Gorbunov
The ARISS mentor was RV3DR
Contact was successful: Mon 2024-12-09 09:29 UTC
Congratulations to the South-West State University students, Alexander,
mentor RV3DR, and ground station UB3WCL!
ChrzeÅ^1cijaÅaeska SzkoÅ^ba Podstawowa Daniel, Warszawa, Poland, direct via
SP5POT
The ISS callsign was OR4ISS
The scheduled crewmember was Don Pettit KD5MDT
The ARISS mentor was SP3QFE
Contact was successful: Mon 2024-12-09 11:03:48 UTC
Congratulations to the ChrzeÅ^1cijaÅaeska SzkoÅ^ba Podstawowa Daniel students,
Don, mentor SP3QFE, and ground station SP5POT!
Watch the Livestreams at https://www.facebook.com/share/45Mq4px6R9Fnt6tK/ and
https://www.youtube.com/live/CDMgY2x5Kwo
Scuola Secondaria di I Grado â^`^|F.Anzaniâ^`^}, Cantù, Italy, telebridge via
VK4KHZ
The ISS callsign was NA1SS
The scheduled crewmember was Sunita Williams KD5PLB
The ARISS mentor was IZ2GOJ
Contact was successful: Tue 2024-12-10 09:13:10 UTC
Congratulations to the Scuola Secondaria di I Grado â^`^|F.Anzaniâ^`^} students,
Sunita, mentor IZ2GOJ, and telebridge station VK4KHZ!
Watch the Livestream at
https://www.youtube.com/live/jU7bSfGfwfI?si=OTL5NoqViOGKZgtI
Hillsboro Charter Academy, Purcellville, VA, direct via KQ4MAM
The ISS callsign was NA1SS
The scheduled crewmember was Sunita Williams KD5PLB
The ARISS mentor was AA6TB
Contact was successful: Wed 2024-12-11 18:51:41 UTC
Congratulations to the Hillsboro Charter Academy students, Sunita, mentor
AA6TB, and ground station KQ4MAM!
Watch the Livestream at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqKx6ytN96k and also
https://live.ariss.org/
+ Upcoming Contacts
ZespóÅ^b SzkóÅ^b ÅueÄ^ecznoÅ^1ci, Warszawa, Poland, direct via SP5KAB
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled crewmember is Nick Hague KG5TMV
The ARISS mentor is SP3QFE
Contact is go for: Mon 2024-12-16 08:35:06 UTC
Watch for Livestream at https://www.youtube.com/live/DBafZYpxolI
Sally Ride Elementary School, Orlando, Florida, direct via K1AA
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled crewmember is Sunita Williams KD5PLB
The ARISS mentor is AA4KN
Contact is go for: Tue 2024-12-17 18:49:38 UTC
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 also active (145.825 MHz up & 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.
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]
________________________________
Upcoming Satellite Operations
None currently posted.
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<https://x.com/k5zm_>, AMSAT rover page manager,
for the above information]
________________________________
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.
AMSAT Ambassador Clint Bradford, K6LCS, says,
â^`^|Think a 75-minute presentation on â^`^|working the easy satellitesâ^`^} would
be appropriate for your club or event? Let me know by emailing me at
k6lcsclint (at) gmail (dot) com or calling me at 909-999-SATS (7287)!â^`^}
Clint has NEVER given the exact same show twice: EACH of the 150+
presentations so far has been customized/tailored to their audiences.
Central Kentucky Amateur Radio Society - December 19, 2024
CKARS Monthly Meeting
558 S Keeneland Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
https://www.ckars.org/home
AI4SR
Yuma HAMCON - February 20th thru 22nd, 2025
Yuma, AZ
N1UW
[ANS thanks Bo Lowrey, W4FCL<https://x.com/kyharleyfan>, Director â^`^s AMSAT
Ambassador Program, for the above information]
________________________________
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Satellite Shorts From All Over
+ NASA has announced delays to its Artemis moon program, pushing Artemis II,
a crewed mission around the moon, to April 2026, with the Artemis III lunar
landing planned for mid-2027. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson emphasized that
this timeline keeps the U.S. ahead of China's goal to land on the moon by
2030, highlighting the competitive nature of the space race. The delays
follow concerns about the Orion capsuleâ^`Oes heat shield, which cracked during
reentry after the uncrewed Artemis I test mission in 2022; Artemis II will
proceed with adjustments to the capsuleâ^`Oes trajectory, while future missions
will feature an upgraded heat shield. Artemis, initiated under former
President Trumpâ^`Oes administration, aims not only to return astronauts to the
moon but also to establish lunar bases as a stepping stone for Mars
exploration, despite rising costs and development delays. The program's
reliance on SpaceXâ^`Oes Starship for lunar landings has raised questions about
its cost-effectiveness, especially under the incoming Trump administration.
Nelson expressed optimism about Artemis's continuity under NASAâ^`Oes next
administrator, Jared Isaacman, amid ongoing bipartisan and international
support for lunar exploration. (ANS thanks The
Guardian<https://www.theguardian.com/> for the above information)
+ Less than a week after its December 5th launch aboard a Vega-C rocket, the
Sentinel-1C satellite delivered its first radar images, showcasing its
advanced capabilities in environmental monitoring. Equipped with a
cutting-edge C-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR), Sentinel-1C operates in
all weather and lighting conditions, supporting critical applications like
climate change research, disaster response, and environmental management.
Early images captured regions such as Svalbard, Norway, highlighting its
ability to monitor Arctic ice coverage, the Netherlands, showcasing intricate
details for agriculture and water management, and Brussels, Belgium,
revealing dense urban landscapes with historical ties to the Sentinel
program. These high-resolution radar images, processed flawlessly by the
Sentinel-1 Ground Segment, underline the satelliteâ^`Oes potential for
actionable insights into soil moisture, urban planning, and polar ecosystems.
Sentinel-1C continues the legacy of its predecessors while expanding its role
in marine surveillance, ground deformation observation, and global
humanitarian aid. Freely available via the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem,
Sentinel-1Câ^`Oes data ensures robust support for diverse Copernicus services
and scientific applications worldwide. (ANS thanks the European Space
Agency<https://www.esa.int/> for the above information)
+ NASA recently awarded SpaceX a $256.6 million contract to launch Dragonfly,
a rotorcraft designed to explore Titan, Saturn's largest moon, using a
nuclear-powered radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG). This marks a
milestone for SpaceX, as it will be the company's first time launching a
nuclear-powered payload, a domain previously dominated by United Launch
Alliance (ULA). The RTG will generate electricity from plutonium-238, chosen
because Titan's dim and cloudy atmosphere precludes the use of solar power.
Dragonfly will explore Titan's surface by hopping between locations using its
eight rotors, investigating organic molecules essential to understanding the
building blocks of life. Originally set for a 2026 launch, delays due to
redesigns, COVID-19 impacts, and supply chain issues have pushed the timeline
to July 2028, with costs escalating to $3.35 billion. This mission, one of
NASA's most ambitious robotic endeavors, underscores the transition to
new-generation rockets for launching nuclear payloads, with SpaceX's Falcon
Heavy beating ULA's Vulcan rocket in competitive bidding for this historic
mission. (ANS thanks SpaceNews<https://spacenews.com/> for the above
information)
+ The USC Rocket Propulsion Lab (USCRPL) at the University of Southern
California has shattered the international altitude record for amateur
rocketry with their Aftershock II rocket, reaching an unprecedented 470,000
feet. This achievement surpasses the previous 20-year record of 380,000 feet
set by the Civilian Space Exploration Team in 2004, establishing Aftershock
II as the first civilian-built rocket to achieve this altitude. Equipped with
the most powerful solid-propellant motor ever fired by students and enhanced
thermal protection systems, the rocket endured hypersonic speeds with
innovative features like titanium-coated fins and a custom paint system. The
launch on October 20th in Nevadaâ^`Oes Black Rock Desert also demonstrated
advanced avionics and live data integration, enabling precise tracking and
recovery. Building on their milestone 2019 launch of Traveler IV, the first
student-designed rocket to cross the Kármán line, USCRPL continues to push
the boundaries of amateur rocketry with cutting-edge engineering and
teamwork. This remarkable achievement highlights the groupâ^`Oes role as a
training ground for future leaders in the space industry, inspiring
innovation and excellence among aspiring astronautical engineers. (ANS thanks
University of Southern California Viterbi School of
Engineering<https://viterbischool.usc.edu/> for the above information)
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73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space!
This week's ANS Editor, Mitch Ahrenstorff, ADÃ^xHJ
mahrenstorff [at] amsat.org<https://www.amsat.org>
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