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AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-169
In this edition:
* Spain's URESAT-1 Collaborative Satellite Launches on SpaceX Transporter-8
* SpaceX's Transporter-8 Mission Launches a Diverse Array of Smallsat
Missions
* European Space Agency and S5Lab Announce LEDSAT Digipeater Challenge
* ARISS-USA Seeks Experienced Educator for Director of Education Role
* Satellite LEO Top 100 Rovers June 2023 Rankings
* Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for 16 June 2023
* ARISS News
* Upcoming Satellite Operations
* Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events
* Satellite Shorts From All Over
The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information
service of AMSAT, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news
related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a
worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in
designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital
Amateur Radio satellites.
The news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in
Space as soon as our volunteers can post it.
Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor [at]
amsat.org
You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service Bulletins
via the ANS List; to join this list see:
https://mailman.amsat.org/postorius/lists/ans.amsat.org/
ANS-169 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
To: All RADIO AMATEURS
From: Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation
712 H Street NE, Suite 1653
Washington, DC 20002
DATE 2023 June 18
Spain's URESAT-1 Collaborative Satellite Launches on SpaceX Transporter-8
The URESAT-1 satellite, also known as HADES-B according to its ITU
designation, successfully launched into space as part of the SpaceX
Transporter-8 mission from Vandenberg AFB on Monday, June 12. The satellite
is a joint effort between AMSAT-EA, URE (the Spanish equivalent of ARRL),
private companies, and universities.
The URESAT-1 satellite, contained within the D-Orbit ION Orbital Transfer
Vehicle (OTV), was not deployed directly from the Falcon-9 rocket. Instead,
approximately one hour and twenty minutes after launch, the Falcon-9 released
the OTV, which will orbit the Earth for several days before deploying
URESAT-1, along with other satellites.
One of the primary objectives of URESAT-1 is to serve as an FM voice and FSK
data repeater. Equipped with a Slow Scan Television (SSTV) camera, the
satellite will transmit live images as well as stored images at regular
intervals. It also features a chess game, enabling players on Earth to engage
in a game against the satellite. Periodically, the satellite will transmit
updates on the state of the game, including the chess board, the last
movement made, and whether the next move belongs to the players or the
satellite.
The specified frequencies for communication with URESAT-1 are as follows: for
uplink transmissions, 145.975 MHz or 145.925 MHz (auxiliary frequency) using
FM voice without subtone, FSK 50 bps, AFSK, AX.25, APRS 1200/2400 bps. For
downlink transmissions, the frequency is set at 436.888 MHz, and modes
include FM voice, CW, FSK 50 bps telemetry, SSTV Robot 36, and a voice beacon
with the callsign AO4URE.
To provide further information regarding URESAT-1's transmissions, the
AMSAT-EA organization has made available a comprehensive document that can be
accessed at the following link:
https://www.amsat-ea.org/app/download/13366685/AMSAT+EA+-+URESAT-1+Transmissions+description.pdf
For those interested in decoding the telemetry, a Linux x86/ARM decoder is
available for download at the following link:
https://www.amsat-ea.org/app/download/13395017/URESAT-1_telemetry_decoder_Linux_X86_ARM_v1.0.zip
A sample file containing the audio of a telemetry file can be found here:
https://www.amsat-ea.org/app/download/13398144/URESAT-1_sample_FSK_telemetry-chessboard_packet.wav
If URESAT-1 operates as intended, the project team plans to release a Linux
program that will allow players to send their chess moves to the satellite,
further enhancing the interactive experience.
[ANS thanks Félix Páez, EA4GQS, AMSAT-EA President for the above
information]
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SpaceX's Transporter-8 Mission Launches a Diverse Array of Smallsat Missions
SpaceX's Transporter-8 mission successfully lifted off from Vandenberg Space
Force Base in California during its afternoon launch window on Monday, June
12. Part of SpaceX's small satellite (smallsat) rideshare program,
Transporter-8 carries dozens of small to pico-sized satellites and orbital
test vehicles. This launch marks the 38th Falcon 9 rocket launch of 2023,
showcasing the rocket's significance as the major workhorse in the space
industry.
As a rideshare launch, Transporter-8 doesn't have a primary mission but aims
to lower costs for small spacecraft operators. The launch manifest for
Transporter-8 includes an eclectic variety of missions. Among them is
URESAT-1, a 1.5 P Pocketqube spacecraft from AMSAT-EA and the Spanish Amateur
Radio Union (URE), equipped with an amateur radio payload that will attempt
to play chess against opponents on Earth.
Transporter-8's diverse manifest demonstrates the wide range of missions
being pursued, from space manufacturing technology demonstration by Varda
Space Industries to two cryptocurrency technology satellites (CRYPTO3 and
MOXY-1) and a communications satellite for the Vatican (SpeiSat). This blend
of missions highlights the growing importance and potential of small
satellite deployments.
With its rideshare model, SpaceX is enabling more affordable access to space
for small spacecraft operators. By sharing the launch vehicle with multiple
payloads, the costs are distributed among different customers, allowing them
to realize their space ambitions at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated
launch.
The success of Transporter-8 adds to SpaceX's impressive track record, and if
the company maintains its launch pace while incorporating successful Falcon
Heavy rocket launches, it could be on track to achieve Elon Musk's ambitious
target of 100 rocket launches by the end of 2023. SpaceX's dedication to
advancing space exploration and commercial satellite deployments is evident
in its consistent launch operations and commitment to driving innovation in
the industry.
[ANS thanks Jon Kelvey, writing for SpaceRef, for the above information]
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The 2023 AMSAT President's Club coins are here now!
             To commemorate the 40th anniversary
of its launch
                        on
June 16, 1983, this year's coin features
                                    an
image of AMSAT-OSCAR 10.
             Join the AMSAT President's Club today
and help
                                    Keep
Amateur Radio in Space!
            
https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/
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European Space Agency and S5Lab Announce LEDSAT Digipeater Challenge
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Fly Your Satellite! program in
collaboration with S5Lab is offering a unique opportunity for radio amateurs
around the world. The challenge is to establish communication through the
LEDSAT CubeSat digipeater, providing a chance to win a special prize: a QSL
card issued by the ESA Education Office and the LEDSAT team. Running from
June 26 to July 30, this challenge allows radio enthusiasts to engage with
space technology and showcase their communication skills.
LEDSAT, developed by students from Sapienza University in Rome's S5Lab
research team with support from AMSAT Italia, is an educational 1U CubeSat
that participated in the second edition of the Fly Your Satellite! program.
Its primary objective is to demonstrate a LED-based payload for ground-based
optical tracking. The successful launch of LEDSAT on Vega flight VV19 on
August 17, 2021, marked a significant milestone for the project. To celebrate
the launch, a competition was launched, encouraging participants from around
the world to record the first signs of life from the spacecraft.
To participate in the challenge, radio amateurs are invited to send a message
to the ESA Education Office ESTEC Ground Station, with the callsign PI9ESA.
The digipeater will be activated during specific time windows, with operators
stationed at the ground station to receive incoming messages. Upon successful
reception of a message, the sender's callsign and contact details will be
documented on a personalized QSL card, acknowledging their accomplishment.
The LEDSAT digipeater can store and retransmit digital messages sent to the
satellite, acting as a transponder for long-distance communication. Messages
can be retransmitted immediately or with an optional delay of up to two days.
LEDSAT follows a Sun-Synchronous orbit, resulting in two communication
windows each day – around midday and midnight – where contact can be
established. Participants can predict passes precisely above the ESTEC ground
station or their area of residence by using their favorite pass prediction
software or obtaining the latest Two-Line Elements for LEDSAT from
https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/gp.php?CATNR=49069.
Due to LEDSAT's monitoring and housekeeping requirements and the potential
high demand from operators, the digipeater activation time slots will follow
a pattern of one day ON and one day OFF, with the switch-on/off always
occurring at 00:00 UTC. This schedule will begin on Monday, June 26th at
00:00 UTC, and conclude on Sunday, July 30th at 24:00 UTC.
While the challenge is supported by operators on a voluntary basis, efforts
will be made to cover as many LEDSAT passes as possible, especially those
occurring around local midday on weekdays. A detailed schedule of pass
coverage will be published, so participants are advised to regularly check
for updates.
The LEDSAT digipeater uplink frequency is 435.310 MHz, the downlink frequency
is 435.190 MHz, and the modulation type is GMSK using a CSP + Golay + ASM
(AX100 Mode 5) protocol at 1200 baud. The LEDSAT team has prepared a software
package and a user manual for connecting to the digipeater, available for
download on the LEDSAT website at
https://www.s5lab.space/index.php/ledsat-digipeater/.
It is important to note that transmitting to the satellite is prohibited for
those who are not licensed radio amateurs. However, non-licensed individuals
can still participate in the challenge by listening to the messages
transmitted by the ESTEC ground station. If they provide evidence of
successful reception, including the date and time, they may also receive a
customized QSL card.
Participants are encouraged to mark their calendars, prepare their messages,
and not miss the chance to connect and communicate with the LEDSAT spacecraft
to receive their QSL card. Let's come together and make this event a
memorable celebration of our shared passion for space exploration and amateur
radio communication.
For any inquiries regarding LEDSAT or the digipeater challenge, please email
cubesats@esa.int.
[ANS thanks the European Space Agency along with S5Lab for the above
information]
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Need new satellite antennas? Purchase Arrows, Alaskan Arrows,
and M2 LEO-Packs from the AMSAT Store. When you purchase through
AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards
Keeping Amateur Radio in Space.
https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/
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ARISS-USA Seeks Experienced Educator for Director of Education Role
ARISS-USA, a 501(c)(3) educational and scientific non-profit organization, is
seeking an experienced educator to serve as their Director of Education. The
position is part-time and remote, with a one-year probationary period. ARISS
provides and operates Amateur Radio systems on the International Space
Station (ISS) and elsewhere to inspire, educate, and engage youth and
communities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics
(STEAM) and to support ISS backup communications.
Responsibilities of the Director of Education include developing strategies
to maintain and expand the educational outcomes of the ARISS experience,
leading the Education Engagement Volunteer Team (EEVT), recruiting and
guiding ARISS Education Ambassadors (AEA), coordinating the selection of host
organizations for astronaut radio contacts, promoting diversity and inclusion
in STEAM engagement, creating educational lesson plans and kits, ensuring
alignment with National Science Standards, collecting and analyzing metrics
and survey data, networking with stakeholders and space agencies, and
coordinating with ARISS educators in other countries.
The desired candidate should have demonstrated leadership in education, at
least three years of teaching experience, a degree in education or a related
field, proficiency in virtual technologies, enthusiasm for STEAM education
and amateur radio, and U.S. citizenship. Knowledge and experience in amateur
radio, coordination with international colleagues, working with partners and
sponsors, and interfacing with space agencies are preferred.
The position is remote within the USA, and the anticipated salary for 20
hours per week ranges from $23,000 to $34,500 per year, depending on
experience. Flexibility in working hours is allowed as long as deliverables
and engagement requirements are met. Interested candidates should submit
their resume, CV, and a cover letter to candidates@ariss-usa.org by July 15,
2023.
[ANS thanks David Jordan, AA4KN for the above information]
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Satellite LEO Top 100 Rovers June 2023 Rankings
The June 2023 rankings for the Top 100 Rovers in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
satellite operations, as determined by @GridmasterMasterMap on Twitter, has
been released. The ranking is determined by the number of grids and DXCC
entities activated, taking into account only those grids where a minimum
number of QSOs logged on the gridmaster.fr website have been validated by a
third party. Grid numbers do not directly reflect the exact number of
activations. Satellite operators are encouraged to upload their LoTW
satellite contacts to https://gridmaster.fr in order to provide more accurate
data.
Updated: 2023-06-07
1 N5UC 26 N6DNM 51 AD7DB 76 WN9Q
2 ND9M 27 DJ8MS 52 KD8RTT 77 DK9JC
3 NJ7H 28 KE4AL 53 N4UFO 78 VE6WK
4 JA9KRO 29 K8BL 54 N4DCW 79 N6UTC
5 N6UA 30 KE0PBR 55 PT2AP 80 VA3VGR
6 HA3FOK 31 XE3DX 56 KJ7NDY 81 AB5SS
7 AD0HJ 32 LA9XGA 57 AF5CC 82 PT9BM
8 K5ZM 33 EA4NF 58 N0TEL 83 WI4T
9 WY7AA 34 JO2ASQ 59 VO2AC 84 DL4EA
10 AK8CW 35 VE1CWJ 60 KI7UXT 85 N3CRT
11 AD0DX 36 W7WGC 61 KI7QEK 86 N7EGY
12 DL6AP 37 F4DXV 62 AM1SAT 87 LU3EQ
13 N5BO 38 WI7P 63 W8LR 88 JK2XXK
14 N9IP 39 JL3RNZ 64 PR8KW 89 KF7R
15 WD9EWK 40 KE0WPA 65 WA9JBQ 90 PT2AZ
16 W5PFG 41 EB1AO 66 PT9ST 91 KF6JOQ
17 ND0C 42 AA5PK 67 KB2YSI 92 YU0W
18 KX9X 43 AA8CH 68 AC0RA 93 VO1FUA
19 KB5FHK 44 KE9AJ 69 XE1ET 94 W8MTB
20 VE3HLS 45 VA7LM 70 LU4JVE 95 LU5UFM
21 LU5ILA 46 K7TAB 71 K0FFY 96 JR8QFG
22 N7AGF 47 VE1VOX 72 KG4AKV 97 VE7PTN
23 KI7UNJ 48 M1DDD 73 KC7JPC 98 FG8OJ
24 ON4AUC 49 VE3GOP 74 CU2ZG 99 HB9WDF
25 KG5CCI 50 KM4LAO 75 K4DCA 100 K0JM
[ANS thanks @GridmasterMasterMap for the above information]
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Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for 16 June 2023
Two Line Elements or TLEs, often referred to as Keplerian elements or keps in
the amateur community, are the inputs to the SGP4 standard mathematical model
of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking programs. Weekly updates
are completely adequate for most amateur satellites. Elements in the TLE
bulletin files are updated daily. TLE bulletin files are updated to add or
remove satellites as necessary Thursday evenings around 2300 UTC, or more
frequently if new high interest satellites are launched. More information may
be found at https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/
The following satellite has decayed from orbit and has been removed from this
week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution:
MiTEE 1 NORAD Cat ID 47314 (decayed form orbit on 12 June 2023 per
Space-Track).
[ANS thanks Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, for the
above information.]
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ARISS NEWS
Amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between
amateurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with
astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The
downlink frequency on which to listen is 145.800 MHz worldwide.
+ Upcoming Contacts
Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV
The ARISS mentor is ON6TI
Contact is go for: Tue 2023-06-20 10:16:10 UTC
SPACE (Space Port Area Conference for Educators), Kennedy Space Center, FL,
telebridge via VK4KHZ (***)
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV
The ARISS mentor is AJ9N and AA4KN
Contact is go for: Wed 2023-06-21 14:52:25 UTC
Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV
The ARISS mentor is ON6TI
Contact is go for: Thu 2023-06-22 08:38:52 UTC
The crossband repeater continues to be active (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} &
437.800 MHz down). If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is
pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband
repeater. So give a listen, you just never know.
The packet system is also active (145.825 MHz up & down).
As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios
are turned off as part of the safety protocol.
Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own
orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed
time.
The latest information on the operation mode can be found at
https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html
The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at
https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html
[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors for
the above information]
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Upcoming Satellite Operations
To include your satellite roving plans in the AMSAT News Service Weekly
bulletins, send them to Ian, K5ZM at k5zm (at) comcast (dot) net at least a
couple of weeks in advance. Upcoming satellite operations are updated weekly
on the AMSAT Upcoming Satellite Operations page but may expire before the
next AMSAT News Service bulletin is released. You can watch for the latest
roving information to become available at
https://www.amsat.org/satellite-info/upcoming-satellite-operations/.
A growing number of satellite rovers are currently engaged in sharing their
grid square activations on https://hams.at. By visiting the website, you gain
easy access to comprehensive information about the operators responsible for
activating specific grid squares. Additionally, you have the ability to
assess the match score between yourself and a particular rover for a given
pass, while also being able to identify the upcoming satellite passes that
are accessible from your location.
[ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT rover page manager, for the above
information]
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Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events
AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through
amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests,
conventions, maker faires, and other events.
+ AMSAT 2023 Field Day
June 24, 1800 UTC - June 25, 2100 UTC, 2023
More information at: https://www.amsat.org/field-day/.
+ Small Satellite Conference
August 5-10, 2023
Utah State University, Logan, UT
More information at: https://smallsat.org/.
+ AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting
October 20-21, 2013
Dallas, Texas
More information to follow.
[ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information]
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Satellite Shorts From All Over
+ Congratulations to Ian Parsons, K5ZM, for providing satellite contacts from
an impressive 104 grid squares and earning AMSAT VUCC/r Award # 12! The
Reverse VUCC or VUCC/r Award, originally introduced by the Central States VHF
Society and now carried on by AMSAT, acknowledges the efforts of satellite
rovers like Ian. More information about this award can be found on the AMSAT
website at https://www.amsat.org/reverse-vucc-or-vucc-r-award. Keep on
roving, Ian, and continue to inspire others in the AMSAT community!
+ Congratulations to Terry, AJ4A, for being awarded GridMaster Award # 57!
This prestigious award, introduced by Star Comm Group in 2014 and sponsored
by Damon Runion, WA4HFN, and Rick Tillman, WA4NVM, is now entrusted to AMSAT
for the benefit of the entire AMSAT community. The GridMaster Award
recognizes amateurs worldwide who establish two-way communication via amateur
satellite with operators in all 488 Maidenhead grids in the contiguous United
States of America. More information about this award can be found on the
AMSAT website at https://www.amsat.org/gridmaster/. Well done on this
remarkable achievement Terry!
+ E2QRP special event station will operate on QO-100 and Low Earth Orbit
(LEO) satellites that pass over Thailand during IARU QRP Day. The Radio
Amateur Society of Thailand (RAST) operators will be on the air from grid
OK04nk on June 16 , 2023 at 12.00 UTC until June 18, 2023 at 5.00 UTC. QSL
via Thailand HS Bureau or direct from RAST, G.P.O. Box 2008 Bangkok Thailand.
(ANS thanks Tanan Rangseeprom, HS1JAN, for the above information)
+ The Small Satellite Conference provides an extensive series of talks, speed
sessions, and posters that focus on successfully carrying out a small
satellite mission. From early wildfire detection using CubeSat images to UHF
ground stations for controlling satellites, topics vary wildly. The
conference takes place August 5-10, 2023 at Utah State University, Logan,
Utah. (ANS thanks Amateur Radio Daily for the above information)
+ Have your name etched onto a microchip mounted on NASAâ€Ös Europa Clipper
expedition to explore Jupiter's icy moon:
https://europa.nasa.gov/message-in-a-bottle/sign-on/ (ANS thanks The Orbital
Index and NASA for the above information)
+ United Launch Alliance (ULA) briefly test-fired the first-stage engines on
its new Vulcan Centaur rocket on Wednesday evening (June 7), completing a
crucial milestone for the boosterâ€Ös first flight. Vulcan Centaur is
designed to replace ULAâ€Ös current fleet of Atlas V and Delta IV Heavy
launch vehicles. The first stage can be supplemented with strap-on solid
rocket boosters for heavier payloads. ULA is gearing up for the first Vulcan
Centaur launch, which is likely to occur in July. The rocketâ€Ös primary
payload will be Astrobotic Technologyâ€Ös Peregrine lunar lander, which will
carry payloads for NASA and private companies under the space agencyâ€Ös
Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. Vulcan Centaur will also carry the
KuiperSat-1 and KuiperSat-2 demonstration satellites for Amazon. The
spacecraft will demonstrate technology for the companyâ€Ös 3,236-satellite
broadband constellation. (ANS thanks the Parabolic Arc for the above
information)
+ Capturing footage of the International Space Station (ISS) hurtling through
space at approximately 17,500 mph (28,000 km/h) is no mean feat, yet French
astrophotographer Thierry Legault has pulled it off yet again. In his latest
stunning footage, captured on June 9, Legault imaged the ISS whizzing past
three sunspot groups. The entire solar transit lasted just 0.75 seconds. In
addition, Legault captured these shots while two NASA astronauts, Stephen
Bowen, KI5BKB, and Warren "Woody" Hoburg, KB3HTZ, were carrying out a
spacewalk to install a new solar array outside the station. (ANS thanks
Space.com for the above information)
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This week's ANS Editor, Mitch Ahrenstorff, ADØHJ
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