by Peter Goodhall | Mar 9, 2014 | Daily Updates
The 435/145 MHz SSB/CW linear transponder on the Lithuanian amateur radio CubeSat LitSat-1, call sign LY1LS, was successfully tested on Sunday, March 9. LitSat-1 was deployed from the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, February 28 at 0730 UT by astronaut...
by Peter Goodhall | Mar 8, 2014 | Daily Updates
Nico Janssen PA0DLO reports the process of producing Object ID’s for newly launched satellites has changed recently. Writing on the AMSAT Bulletin Board (AMSAT-BB) he says: It seems that the Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has changed some of their...
by Peter Goodhall | Mar 8, 2014 | Daily Updates
On Saturday, March 8 test transmissions were made on 2422.0 MHz using the HamTV equipment on the International Space Station (ISS). The Digital TV signal was successfully received and web streamed to a global audience via the Britsh Amateur Television Club (BATC)...
by Peter Goodhall | Mar 7, 2014 | Daily Updates
Researchers from the Surrey Space Centre, University of Surrey have launched a unique campaign that will enable the public to ‘travel’ to space for the cost of a pair of trainers. Virtual Ride to Space will use cutting-edge virtual technology and a specially designed...
by Peter Goodhall | Mar 7, 2014 | Daily Updates
The Ham Video transmitter was installed in the Columbus module of the International Space Station (ISS) on March 6, 2014 at approximately 10.00 UT. The transmitter was powered on briefly and all control LEDs were nominal. Ham Video is declared ready for Commissioning....
