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Tim Peake talks about Amateur Radio on the ISS

Posted: 11 Mar 2016 11:01 AM PST
http://amsat-uk.org/2016/03/11/tim-p...io-on-the-iss/




In this video, UK astronaut Tim Peake KG5BVI / GB1SS talks about the
opportunities ARISS offers and the impact it can have on the next
generation of explorers.

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) lets students
worldwide experience the excitement of talking directly with crew members
of the International Space Station, inspiring them to pursue interests in
careers in science, technology, engineering and math, and engaging them
with radio science technology through amateur radio.

On Thursday, March 10, 2016 astronauts on the International Space Station
logged their 1,000th educational contact with the ground. No matter how
many times it happens, talking directly with someone orbiting above the
Earth remains a thrill for students.
Watch ARISS: Talking to Astronauts



Read more at
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/st...riss_students/

Follow Tim Peake during his stay in space at:
https://twitter.com/astro_timpeake

For more on ARISS, visit: http://www.ariss.org/

What is Amateur Radio? http://www.essexham.co.uk/what-is-amateur-radio

Find an amateur radio training course near you
https://thersgb.org/services/coursefinder/

A free booklet is available aimed at introducing newcomers to the hobby
that can also be used as a handy reference while getting started, see

http://rsgb.org/main/get-started-in-...ateur-radio-2/