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1. Upcoming School Contacts

The Non Profit Organization Kodomo Support Project in Kyoto, Japan has been approved for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Wednesday, March 26 at 10:41 UTC. The Project was established in 2006 to provide a network for parents and the community to support the social, mental and physical education of children. Participants will learn about wireless communication, space and science technology.

Shanghai Youth Centre of Science and Technology Education in Xuhui, Shanghai, China has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Tuesday, April 1 at 08:10 UTC. The Centre is an after school educational facility that educates teenagers in science and technology. It has its own radio club, callsign BY4AY, which focuses on educating students in science and radio communications and in fabricating electronic toys.

2. Shukor Crew Debrief Scheduled

An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) crew debrief has been scheduled for Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, 9W2MUS, on Tuesday, March 25. The spaceflight participant performed 5 contacts with Malaysian school children while onboard the ISS in October 2007.

3. Garriott to Participate in ARISS Contacts

Space Adventures has posted an article covering the educational activities that Richard Garriott, W5KWQ, has planned while he is onboard the International Space Station. Inspiring children at the Challenger Learning Centers and taking part in amateur radio contacts are among the activities in which he plans to participate. See: http://www.spaceadventures.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.viewnews&newsid=599

4. Amateur Radio Stations in Colorado Air and Space Museum

In promoting education, science and technology, Wings over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in Denver, Colorado has included amateur radio stations in its Avionics display and efforts are well under way in setting up a station, callsign K0WAR, in the International Space Station module exhibit. See:
http://wings.rmhcn.org/

5. ARISS International Team Meeting Held

The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) monthly teleconference was held on Tuesday, March 18. Topics of discussion included the upcoming Moscow meeting, the ARISS nominating committee and SuitSat-2. Minutes have been posted. See: http://www.rac.ca/ariss/arisstel2008-03-18.htm

Source ARISS Weekly Status