This doesn’t happen very often!

This doesn’t happen very often!

by | Feb 12, 2016 | ARISS

One of the things that Radio Amateurs worry about, especially when tracking  satellite in low earth orbit, is whether the antennas are really pointing in the right direction.  Yes, we use computer controlled equipment that interfaces to the antenna rotator...
HamVideo used during an ARISS Schools contact.

HamVideo used during an ARISS Schools contact.

by | Feb 12, 2016 | ARISS

At the ARISS Schools contact with the Royal Masonic School for Girls on Thursday 11th February 2016, HamVideo signals were received showing Tim Peake answering the questions put to him by the girls at the school. This was the first time that the HamVideo system has...
Oasis Academy Brightstowe – ARISS contact confirmed.

Oasis Academy Brightstowe – ARISS contact confirmed.

by | Feb 8, 2016 | ARISS

The ARISS UK Operations team are delighted to announce that the ARISS Schools contact for the Oasis Academy, Brightstowe in Bristol has now been confirmed for Friday 19th February 2016 at 1423UTC with Tim Peake on the International Space Station. This contact will be...
All UK ARISS shortlisted schools are now scheduled.

All UK ARISS shortlisted schools are now scheduled.

by | Feb 3, 2016 | ARISS

After the original competition to find schools that could demonstrate a commitment to Space, STEM and outreach was launched by ARISS in the UK and the UK Space Agency, we announced that ten schools had been shortlisted but that not all of those school would have an...