by m0xtd | Nov 20, 2011 | Daily Updates
The Central Research Institute of Machine Building (TSNIIMASH) in Russia is conducting a series of space plasma experiments in order to evaluate the shape of previously observed “dead” zone, or shadowing due to the firing of an onboard arcjet plasma...
by m0xtd | Nov 20, 2011 | Daily Updates
In September 2011 members of London Hackspace took an Amateur Radio Foundation course at their original Shoreditch venue. It was led by Chris Driver G6CMD of the Verulam Amateur Radio Club and all passed. It is hoped further courses will be held in the future. The...
by m0xtd | Nov 20, 2011 | Daily Updates
According to predictions from Mineo Wakita, JE9PEL, the ARISSat-1satellite is due to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere in early April 2012. Launched from the International Space Station on August 8, the satellite is traveling in a low orbit and is steadily losing...
by m0xtd | Nov 18, 2011 | Daily Updates
The International Space Station We had a radio contact with the ISS – an unforgettable experience! On Wednesday November 9 2011, from the early morning, tension was palpable throughout the Hospital. Finally the great day had arrived. We had been preparing since...
by m0xtd | Nov 17, 2011 | Daily Updates
The amateur radio station located in the Columbus module is currently operational with the UHF Ericsson FM transceiver and AX.25 packet system using the frequency of 437.550 MHz. To utilize the the packet system, operators need to set the UNPROTO path to ARISS (the id...
by m0xtd | Nov 16, 2011 | Daily Updates
AMSAT-UK are pleased to announce a set of forums for the FUNcube-1 satellite, including operations and modes. Please do not post questions regarding the FUNube Dongle as the Yahoo! group will continue to cover this area of support for the time being....
