02/22/2022

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS[1]) is accepting
applications until March 31 from US schools, museums, science centers, and
community youth organizations (working individually or together) interested in
hosting contacts with International Space Station (ISS) crew members. Contacts
will be scheduled between January 1 and June 30, 2023. Proposal information and
additional details[2] are available on the ARISS-USA website.

ARISS is looking for organizations capable of attracting large numbers of
participants and integrating the contact into a well-developed education plan.

ARISS contacts afford participants the opportunity to learn firsthand from
astronauts what it's like to live and work in space. The program's goal is to
inspire students to pursue interests and careers in science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics.

Students can learn about satellite communications, wireless technology,
scientific research on the ISS, radio science, and related topics. They'll also
learn how to use amateur radio to talk directly to an ISS crew member. Contacts
are approximately 10 minutes long.

ARISS will help educational organizations to locate amateur radio groups that
can assist contact hosts with equipment and operational support. Because of the
nature of human spaceflight and the complexity of scheduling activities aboard
the ISS, host schools and organizations must demonstrate flexibility to
accommodate changes in dates and times.

An ARISS introductory webinar will be held on March 4, at 0100 UTC (the evening
of March 3 in North American time zones). Registration[3] is required.

Direct[4] questions to ARISS-USA.

[1] http://www.ariss.org/
[2] https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/
[3] https://ariss-proposal-webinar-spring-2022.eventbrite.com/
[4] mailto:ariss.us.education@gmail.com

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