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AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-098

In this edition:

* AMSAT Seeks Volunteers to Assist with 2024 Hamvention AMSAT Booth
* AMSAT AO-109 (Fox-1E) Satellite Sets New Processor Uptime Record
* ESA Unveils Proba-3 Mission: Artificial Solar Eclipses on Demand
* GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers April 2024 Rankings
* Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for April 5, 2024
* ARISS News
* Upcoming Satellite Operations
* Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events
* Satellite Shorts From All Over

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ANS-098 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

To: All RADIO AMATEURS

From: Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation

712 H Street NE, Suite 1653
Washington, DC 20002

DATE 2024 April 07

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AMSAT Seeks Volunteers to Assist with 2024 Hamvention AMSAT Booth

With less than six weeks until the 2024 Dayton Hamvention, scheduled for Ma
y 17th to May 19th in Xenia, Ohio, excitement mounts for the 72nd installme
nt of this premier gathering for ham operators worldwide. In 2023, attendan
ce surged to 33,861, surpassing both the previous year and pre-pandemic rec ords, indicating growing enthusiasm. The 2024 event, anticipated to draw ev
en larger crowds, will also host the ARRL National Convention.

AMSAT, a key exhibitor, will once again occupy a spacious 1,200 square foot
area at Building 1's north end, known as the Maxim building. This location
, ideally situated for its ventilation and access to the outdoor satellite ground station, is perfect for showcasing AMSAT's exhibits. The booth will feature various attractions, including engineering team members, CubeSatSim
, Beginner's Corner, Youth Initiative, merchandise sales, software demonstr ations, and membership sign-ups. Notably, this year's booth will spotlight
the revamped AMSAT Ambassador program, offering opportunities for engagemen
t.

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Ruth Willet, KM4LAO, shares her satellite expertise at the AMSAT Dayton Ham vention booth. [Credit: Katie Allen, WY7YL]

AMSAT is actively seeking volunteers to assist with booth activities and in vites enthusiasts to dedicate their time. Last year, around 20 volunteers p layed crucial roles in fostering meaningful interactions with attendees. Vo lunteers, whether able to commit a few hours or the entire weekend, are war
mly encouraged to participate.

Aligned with this year's theme of "Expanding our Community," AMSAT aims to strengthen its presence by recruiting new members and volunteers. For those
eager to be part of AMSAT's presence at Dayton Hamvention or request more information about volunteering, Phil Smith, W1EME, AMSAT Hamvention Team Le ader, serves as the point of contact. To volunteer or inquire further, indi viduals can reach out to Phil via email at w1eme [at] amsat.org<http://amsa t.org>. Your involvement not only enriches the event but also contributes t
o the vibrant amateur radio community.

[ANS thanks Phil Smith, W1EME, AMSAT Hamvention Team Leader, for the above information]

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AMSAT AO-109 (Fox-1E) Satellite Sets New Processor Uptime Record

AMSAT's AO-109, also known as Fox-1E, has recently achieved a remarkable mi lestone. Launched in January 2021, this satellite operates with an 8 mW sig nal, best suited for CW and FT4 communications among amateur radio enthusia sts. Recent telemetry data from the Dwingeloo Radiotelescope in The Netherl ands has revealed an impressive feat: AO-109 has set a new record for proce ssor uptime. This information was gathered by Alan Biddle, WA4SCA, who has meticulously monitored telemetry reports on a daily basis and calculated th
e duration of each reset, allowing for precise correlation of telemetry fra
mes with UTC time.

The Fox satellites are designed to undergo onboard computer resets triggere
d by factors like radiation exposure and low battery voltage. Time on these
satellites is measured by counting resets plus the duration since the last
reset. It is common for the Fox satellites to reset every few days or week
s, especially when passing over the South Atlantic Anomaly. However, the pr ocessor on AO-109 has been running continuously since September 2023, accum ulating over 18 million seconds of uptime-far surpassing any other Fox sate llite.

Launched on January 17, 2021, as part of the ELaNa 20 mission using a Launc herOne rocket operated by Virgin Orbit, AO-109 was carried aloft by a modif
ied Boeing 747 named "Cosmic Girl" from the Mojave Air and Space Port in Ca lifornia, United States. After reaching an altitude of approximately 35,000
feet (11,000 meters), the rocket was released into space. This launch, con ducted under NASA's CubeSat Launch Initiative program, marked the beginning
of the satellite's mission to facilitate amateur radio communications and technology research.

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AO-109 (Fox-1E) Satellite is Expected to Re-enter Earth's Atmosphere in Apr
il 2024. [Credit: AMSAT]

AO-109 represents the fifth iteration of the "Fox" 1U amateur radio satelli
tes series developed by AMSAT, featuring a 30KHz linear transponder radio.
Upon becoming operational on July 20, 2021, AO-109 embarked on a mission to
serve both amateur radio and technology research objectives. Among its key
payloads is RadFXSat-2, a collaboration with Vanderbilt University, aimed
at studying the effects of space radiation on specific SRAM types. Consiste
nt with the Fox 1A design blueprint, Fox-1E is equipped with a 2-meter whip
antenna and a 70 cm whip antenna.

With its anticipated re-entry into Earth's atmosphere in the coming weeks, users are encouraged to make the most of AO-109 while it's still operationa
l. Current reports suggest the satellite's altitude is around 300 km, which
is lower than the ISS orbiting altitude of 370-460 km.

[ANS thanks Burns Fisher, WB1FJ, and Alan Biddle, WA4SCA, for the above inf ormation]

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ESA Unveils Proba-3 Mission: Artificial Solar Eclipses on Demand

Next week, a celestial spectacle will unfold across North America as millio
ns of people witness a total solar eclipse. Alongside eager spectators, sol
ar physicists worldwide are gearing up for the event, drawn by the opportun
ity to study the Sun's enigmatic corona, typically obscured by its intense luminosity. However, thanks to a innovative initiative by the European Spac
e Agency (ESA), sustained examination of the solar corona will soon become feasible through the Proba-3 mission.

In Belgium last week, the European Space Agency revealed the spacecraft pai
r which constitute the Proba-3 mission. This initiative aims to generate or bital solar eclipses at will, providing researchers with extended periods t
o scrutinize the Sun's ethereal corona. The mission comprises two spacecraf
t: the Occulter and the Coronagraph. Positioned approximately 150 meters ap art, these spacecraft will align meticulously with the Sun, with the Occult
er casting a shadow onto the Coronagraph, effectively blocking out the Sun'
s glare and unveiling the corona.

Dietmar Pilz, ESA's Director of Technology, Engineering, and Quality, expla ins, "The two spacecraft will act as if they are one enormous 150-meter-lon
g instrument." However, achieving such precision poses immense technical ch allenges. Even the slightest misalignment could disrupt the mission's effic acy. Consequently, the development process, spearheaded by a consortium of
ESA Member States led by Spain and Belgium, has been extensive. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Proba-3_Satelli tes_Earth.jpg]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/P roba-3_Satellites_Earth.jpg>
Rendering of Proba-3 Occulter and Coronagraph Spacecraft above Earth [Credi
t: European Space Agency]

The fundamental concept of generating artificial solar eclipses in orbit is
n't novel. Previous attempts, such as the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project in 1975
, have explored similar endeavors. However, Proba-3 seeks to institutionali
ze this capability through precise formation flying, enabling up to six hou
rs of continuous observation per orbit lasting 19 hours and 36 minutes.

Solar eclipses, a consequence of the fortunate alignment of the Sun and the
Moon, unveil the solar corona - a region of profound scientific and practi
cal significance. Significantly hotter than the Sun's surface, the corona i nfluences space weather, solar wind, and phenomena like coronal mass ejecti ons, which can impact satellite operations and terrestrial communications n etworks.

Proba-3's groundbreaking approach involves orchestrating the Occulter and C oronagraph to operate as a unified entity, thus minimizing diffraction effe
cts and maximizing the observation of the corona. This collaboration, facil itated by advanced positioning technologies, promises to unveil the mysteri
es of the corona within the range of 3 to 1.1 solar radii from the Sun.

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Occulter and Coronagraph Spacecraft Undergoing Integration Testing at Redwi re's Belgium Facility [Credit: ESA]

The mission's autonomy is paramount, with precise formation flying orchestr ated autonomously to minimize external perturbations. This autonomy enables
the spacecraft to maintain precise alignment for optimal observation of th
e corona while passively drifting during the remainder of the orbit.

Beyond its scientific implications, the success of Proba-3 could herald a n
ew era of space missions, facilitating endeavors like in-orbit satellite se rvicing and deploying larger-scale space infrastructure. Moreover, the miss ion's instruments, like ASPIICS and the radiometer, hold promise for climat
e modeling and advancing our understanding of solar dynamics.

As the world awaits the North American total solar eclipse, members of Prob a-3's science team seize the opportunity to test mission hardware. Componen
ts like polarizing filter wheels and alternative LED technologies will unde
rgo rigorous examination, further refining the mission's capabilities.

[ANS thanks the European Space Agency for the above information]

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GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers April 2024 Rankings

The April 2024 rankings for the Top 100 Rovers (Mixed LEO/MEO/GEO) in satel lite operations, as determined by @GridMasterMap<https://twitter.com/GridMa sterMap> on Twitter, has been released. The ranking is determined by the nu mber of grids and DXCC entities activated, taking into account only those g rids where a minimum number of QSOs logged on the gridmaster.fr<http://grid master.fr> website have been validated by a third party. Grid numbers do no
t directly reflect the exact number of activations. Satellite operators are
encouraged to upload their LoTW satellite contacts to https://gridmaster.f r<https://gridmaster.fr/> in order to provide more accurate data.

Updated: 2024-04-02
1
ND9M
26
N5BO
51
SP5XSD
76
FG8OJ
2
NJ7H
27
K8BL
52
AD7DB
77
PT9BM
3
JA9KRO
28
LU5ILA
53
JL3RNZ
78
KJ7NDY
4
N5UC
29
KE4AL
54
F4DXV
79
KI7UXT
5
UT1FG
30
DL2GRC
55
KE9AJ
80
YU0W
6
OE3SEU
31
VE3HLS
56
KI7QEK
81
WA9JBQ
7
DL6AP
32
KB5FHK
57
PA3GAN
82
N4DCW
8
WI7P
33
KI7UNJ
58
N8RO
83
HB9GWJ
9
HA3FOK
34
LA9XGA
59
XE1ET
84
KB2YSI
10
K5ZM
35
F4BKV
60
KM4LAO
85
N0TEL
11
N6UA
36
N7AGF
61
VE1CWJ
86
VE3GOP
12
N9IP
37
JO2ASQ
62
SM3NRY
87
KI0KB
13
WY7AA
38
XE3DX
63
N4UFO
88
JM1CAX
14
W5PFG
39
K7TAB
64
VA3VGR
89
CU2ZG
15
AK8CW
40
KE0PBR
65
W1AW
90
K0FFY
16
AD0DX
41
KE0WPA
66
VA7LM
91
KG4AKV
17
DP0POL
42
N6DNM
67
PT2AP
92
AF5CC
18
WD9EWK
43
PR8KW
68
M1DDD
93
VE6WK
19
AD0HJ
44
AC0RA
69
DL4EA
94
W8MTB
20
ON4AUC
45
EB1AO
70
AA8CH
95
VE7PTN
21
KX9X
46
JK2XXK
71
N4AKV
96
DK9JC
22
KG5CCI
47
W7WGC
72
LU4JVE
97
K6VHF
23
ND0C
48
EA4NF
73
VE1VOX
98
N6UTC
24
DJ8MS
49
VK5DG
74
W8LR
99
PT9ST
25
F5VMJ
50
AA5PK
75
DF2ET
100
VO2AC

[ANS thanks @GridMasterMap for the above information]

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Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for April 5, 2024

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 u pdates are completely adequate for most amateur satellites. TLE bulletin fi
les are updated daily in the first hour of the UTC day. New bulletin files
will be posted immediately after reliable elements become available for new
amateur satellites. More information may be found at https://www.amsat.org /keplerian-elements-resources/.

The following satellite has been removed from this week's AMSAT-NA TLE dist ribution:

XW-2F NORAD Cat ID 40910 Decayed from orbit on or about 01 April 2024

[ANS thanks AMSAT Orbital Elements page for the above information]

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ARISS NEWS

Amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between amat eurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with astronauts
and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The downlink freque
ncy on which to listen is 145.800 MHz worldwide.

+ Recently Completed Contacts

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL, direct via NN4ER
The ISS callsign was NA1SS
The crewmember was Matthew Dominick KCØTOR
The ARISS mentor was AJ9N
Contact was successful: Wed 2024-04-03 15:22:17 UTC
Watch the contact at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/eraudaytona/portal. htm?eventIdu4085&streamTypeÿdeo
Congratulations to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students, Matth
ew, NN4ER, mentor AJ9N!

Ryazan State Radio Engineering University, Ryazan, Russia, direct via RK3SW
B (***)
The ISS callsign was RSØISS
The crewmember was Oleg Novitskiy
The ARISS mentor was RV3DR
Contact was successful for Wed 2024-04-03 12:30 UTC
Congratulations to the Ryazan State Radio Engineering University students, Oleg, RK3SWB, and mentor RV3DR!

Aznakaevsky District students, Tatarstan, Russia, direct via RC4P
The ISS callsign was RSØISS
The crewmember was Aleksandr Grebyonkin RZ3DSE
The ARISS mentor was RV3DR
Contact was successful: Thu 2024-04-04 10:10 UTC
Congratulations to the Aznakaevsky District students, Aleksandr, mentor RV3
DR, and RC4P!

University College of the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Kalining rad, Russia, direct via R2FDB
The ISS callsign was RSØISS
The crewmember was Marina Vasilevskaya
The ARISS mentor was RV3DR
Contact was successful: Thu 2024-04-04 13:19 UTC
Congratulations to the University College of the Immanuel Kant Baltic Feder
al University students, Marina, mentor RV3DR, and R2FDB!

Collège Théodore Monod, Gagny, France, direct via TM2ISS
The ISS callsign was OR4ISS
The crewmember was Matthew Dominick KCØTOR
The ARISS mentor was F6ICS
Contact was successful: Thu 2024-04-04 14:51:07 UTC
Congratulations to the Collège Théodore Monod students!

+ Upcoming Contacts

Volga State University, Russia, direct via TBD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS
The scheduled crewmember is Aleksandr Grebyonkin RZ3DSE
The ARISS mentor is RV3DR
Contact is go for Sun 2024-04-07 09:20 UTC

Tooele County School District, Tooele, UT, direct via W7CBL
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled crewmember is Mike Barratt KD5MIJ
The ARISS mentor is AJ9N
Contact is go for: Mon 2024-04-08 17:45:07 UTC

ARTADEMIA, Milano, Italy, AND Scuola Secondaria I grado "A. Moro", Ponte La mbro (CO), Italy, direct via IK1SLD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled crewmember is Jeanette Epps KF5QNU
The ARISS mentor is IZ2GOJ
Contact is go for: Wed 2024-04-10 13:16:48 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 pi
ck up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeat
er. 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 orb ital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time.

The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ar iss.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 f
or the above information]

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Upcoming Satellite Operations

EL, LIBERIA: Satellite activations include RS-44, IO-117, and QO-100
The Czech DXpedition Team (Petr/OK1BOA, Palo/OK1CRM, Petr/OK1FCJ,
Pavel/OK1GK, Ruda/OK2ZA, Ludek/OK2ZC, Karel/OK2ZI, and David/OK6DJ)
signs A8OK between April 9 and 16 from Liberia. QRV on 160-6m (CW,
SSB, RTTY, PSK, FT8/4) and via satellite. For more information see: https://www.cdxp.cz and https://www.facebook.com/groups/1472348776313779
QSL via OK6DJ OQRS or via LoTW.

(Thanks to DXNL 2400 - April 3, 2024 DX Newsletter)

A growing number of satellite rovers are currently engaged in sharing their
grid square activations on https://hams.at<https://hams.at/>. By visiting
the website, you gain easy access to comprehensive information about the op erators responsible for activating specific grid squares. Additionally, you
have the ability to assess the match score between yourself and a particul
ar rover for a given pass, while also being able to identify the upcoming s atellite passes that are accessible from your location.

[ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT Rover Page Manager, for the above info rmation]

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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.

2024 CubeSat Developer's Workshop
Tuesday April 23rd - Thursday April 25th
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
https://www.cubesatdw.org/

Dayton Hamvention 2024
Friday May 17th - Sunday May 19th
Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center
120 Fairground Road
Xenia, OH 45385
https://hamvention.org

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Satellite Shorts From All Over

+ NASA will launch three scientific-sounding rockets into the moon's shadow
on April 8 during a partial solar eclipse across North America, coinciding
with a total solar eclipse in certain areas. The project, named Atmospheri
c Perturbations Around The Eclipse Path (APEP), aims to investigate how the
sudden drop in sunlight and temperature during the eclipse affects Earth's
upper atmosphere. Named after the serpent deity from ancient Egyptian myth ology, APEP will involve rockets launched from Wallops Flight Facility in V irginia. These rockets, equipped with secondary instruments, will measure c hanges in electric and magnetic fields, density, and temperature as they pe netrate the ionosphere during the eclipse. Understanding these perturbation
s in the ionosphere is crucial for predicting disturbances that impact sate llite communications and ensuring the smooth operation of our communication -dependent world. (ANS thanks Jamie Carter, Senior Contributor, Forbes, for
the above information)

+ The final launch of United Launch Alliance's Delta Heavy IV rocket is sch eduled for April 9, marking the end of a 64-year legacy for the Delta famil
y. The highly successful career of the Delta Heavy IV comes to a close as i
t launches a classified payload, NROL-70, on behalf of the U.S. National Re connaissance Office (NRO). The NRO, responsible for the country's surveilla
nce satellites, maintains secrecy about the specifics of its missions. This
final launch aims to enhance the NRO's capabilities in providing intellige
nce to national decision-makers and supporting global humanitarian efforts.
United Launch Alliance plans to retire both the Delta IV Heavy and the Atl
as V to pave the way for its new Vulcan Centaur rocket, with the Atlas V sc heduled for missions until 2029. The era of the Delta family concludes amid
st a transition towards more advanced launch technologies and capabilities.
(ANS thanks Brett Tingley, Managing Editor, Space.com, for the above infor mation)

+ Despite facing numerous challenges, including malfunctioning temperature sensors and unused battery cells, Japan's SLIM Moon lander has defied expec tations by surviving a second lunar night, despite being in a precarious po sition with its thrusters pointed upward and solar arrays facing away from
the Sun. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) received a signal fr
om the lander indicating it had restarted after hibernating to avoid freezi
ng temperatures on the Moon's surface. Initially forced to shut down due to
insufficient electricity generation from its solar cells, SLIM has persist
ed against the odds, reviving itself twice since its landing on January 19.
Although not designed to endure the Moon's harsh conditions, the lander ha
s continued to function, prompting uncertainty about JAXA's future plans fo
r the resilient spacecraft after it successfully achieved its primary missi
on goal of a precise lunar landing within a 328-foot radius. (ANS thanks Pa ssant Rabie, Gizmodo, for the above information)

+ China's Queqiao-2 satellite successfully launched from the Wenchang Space
Launch Site on March 20th, reaching lunar orbit after a perilune braking m aneuver near the Moon's surface on March 24th. Positioned to relay communic ations for future lunar missions, including Chang'e-4 and Chang'e-6, Queqia o-2's orbit will be adjusted to facilitate these missions and support China
's ambitious lunar exploration program. Accompanying experimental satellite
s, Tiandu-1 and -2, also entered lunar orbit, conducting tests in communica tion and navigation. Queqiao-2's strategic orbit placement in the Moon's ma
ria region holds significance for China's lunar exploration history, includ
ing past probe landings fifteen years ago on March 1, 2009. China's lunar m issions, aiming to scout resources and establish a lunar base, signify a su bstantial endeavor parallel to NASA's Artemis Program, which plans to estab lish a sustained presence on the Moon with international collaboration. (AN
S thanks Matt Williams, Universe Today, for the above information)

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73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space!

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