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ANS-126

In this edition:

* Greencube Terminal Program: Version 1.0.0.90 Enhancements and Updates
* Chang'e-6 Successfully Launches: China's Historic Lunar Mission Begins
* NASA Reveals SpaceX's Innovative Plan for Starship Refueling in Orbit
* GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers May 2024 Rankings
* Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for May 3, 2024
* ARISS News
* Upcoming Satellite Operations
* Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events
* Satellite Shorts From All Over

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ANS-126 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 May 05

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Greencube Terminal Program: Version 1.0.0.90 Enhancements and Updates

The Greencube Terminal Program, developed by Carsten Groen, OZ9AAR, has tak
en another leap forward in its evolution with the launch of Version 1.0.0.9
0. This latest update brings a number of enhancements and fixes geared towa
rds bolstering operational efficiency and enriching the user experience, pa rticularly for IO-117 satellite enthusiasts.

One of the standout features of this update is the integration of UHM 2.1 (
yoU Heard Me), supplanting the older UHM 2.0. It's imperative for users to
make the switch before May 14th, as UHM 2.0 will quit working thereafter. I
n the Live World View (LWV), users now have the flexibility to customize th
e positioning of the "radar view" of the current pass on the screen, allowi
ng for more tailored satellite tracking experiences. Moreover, a bug that c aused the frequency/band to default to 435.310 MHz regardless of the satell
ite selected when logging stations has been rectified. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Greencube-Termi nal-1.0.0.90-Live-World-View.jpg]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-conten t/uploads/2024/05/Greencube-Terminal-1.0.0.90-Live-World-View.jpg>
Greencube Terminal Live World View [Credit: Carsten Groen, OZ9AAR]

Several user-requested enhancements have been incorporated, including the a ddition of time stamps (HH:MM:SS) when copying selected lines to the clipbo
ard in the Traffic window and the removal of limitations on the length of c allsigns (excluding SSID) in AX.25 mode so the full 6-character callsigns i
n AX.25 are supported. Additionally, users can now integrate their horizon
into the "radar view" in LWV by defining horizon definitions in a text file
.

Noteworthy improvements have also been made to message handling within the Terminal program. These include fixes to parsing issues with local TLE data
caused by duplicate NORAD numbers and adjustments to the way UHM paints li
nes in the Traffic view to address reported errors. Furthermore, enhancemen
ts to LoTW status checks now ensure that updates occur automatically every
12 hours based on user-configured preferences, streamlining the process and
ensuring accuracy. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Greencube-Termi nal-1.0.0.90-Terminal-View.jpg]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/ uploads/2024/05/Greencube-Terminal-1.0.0.90-Terminal-View.jpg>
Greencube Terminal Main Screen with UHM 2.1 [Credit: Carsten Groen, OZ9AAR]

The introduction of Live QSO Viewer (LQV) and Live World View (LWV) offers users innovative graphical representations of satellite traffic and station
locations, enhancing situational awareness and operational efficiency. Add itionally, the integration of GPS in version 1.0.0.84 enables users to conn
ect GPS receivers for automatic grid location updates, simplifying tracking
and reporting, especially for mobile users.

With the addition of features such as UHM integration, expanded satellite s election, and improved message handling, users can anticipate a more robust
and user-friendly experience with the Greencube Terminal Program v1.0.0.90
. These updates underscore a commitment to continuous improvement and innov ation, ensuring Greencube Terminal Program remains the most popular applica tion for GreenCube satellite communications. More information about install ation, features, and updates can be found on Carsten's website: https://www .moonbounce.dk/hamradio/greencube-terminal-program.html.

[ANS thanks Carsten Groen, OZ9AAR, for the above information]

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Chang'e-6 Successfully Launches: China's Historic Lunar Mission Begins

China's Chang'e-6 mission embarked on its historic journey on May 3rd, laun ching aboard a Long March 5 rocket from the Wenchang Satellite Launch Cente
r on Hainan Island, China. This mission aims to retrieve samples from the f
ar side of the Moon, a feat never before achieved. The spacecraft is set to
undergo a 53-day voyage to the Moon and back, where it will collect lunar
soil and rocks, offering invaluable insights into the Moon's ancient histor
y.

The mission targets the Moon's South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin, a region of p articular interest due to its potential to unveil crucial information about
the Moon's past. This basin, formed by an ancient impact, holds clues abou
t the events that shaped both the Moon and Earth billions of years ago, pro viding an opportunity to understand the differences between the near and fa
r sides of the Moon. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Change-6-Spacec raft-in-Lunar-Orbit.jpg]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads /2024/05/Change-6-Spacecraft-in-Lunar-Orbit.jpg>
Rendering of Chang'e-6 Spacecraft in Lunar Orbit. [Credit: Chinese National
Space Agency (CNSA)]

Unlike previous lunar missions, which primarily focused on the near side, C hang'e-6 will explore the challenging terrain of the far side. Landing and communicating on this side of the Moon require sophisticated technology, in cluding communications relay satellites. China, having achieved the first s uccessful lunar far-side landing in 2019 with Chang'e-4, now endeavors to b ring back samples from this uncharted territory.

The Chang'e-6 spacecraft is comprised of four components: an orbiter, lande
r, ascender, and reentry module. Upon reaching lunar orbit, the lander and ascender will descend to the Moon's surface, collect approximately 2 kilogr
ams (4.4 pounds) of lunar material using specialized tools, and return to l unar orbit. The orbiter will then carry the samples back to Earth, releasin
g the reentry module into the atmosphere for a soft landing. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Change-6-Planne d-Lunar-Landing-Site.jpg]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/upload s/2024/05/Change-6-Planned-Lunar-Landing-Site.jpg>
Chang'e-6 Spacecraft's Landing Site on the Moon's SPA Basin. [Credit: Chine
se National Space Agency (CNSA)]

During its 53-day mission, Chang'e-6 will communicate with Earth through th
e Queqiao-2 relay satellite, which features a large parabolic antenna. This
communication link will enable scientists to monitor and control the missi on's progress and ensure the safe return of valuable lunar samples.

The scientific significance of Chang'e-6 extends beyond lunar exploration.
The samples it retrieves will shed light on the Solar System's tumultuous p ast, particularly the Late Heavy Bombardment period around 3.9 billion year
s ago. By studying the SPA basin's age and composition, scientists hope to discern the origins of this event and its implications for Earth's history
and the potential for life elsewhere in the universe.

[ANS thanks Jason Davis, The Planetary Society, for the above information]

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NASA Reveals SpaceX's Innovative Plan for Starship Refueling in Orbit

NASA recently outlined SpaceX's plans for refueling Starships in low-Earth orbit, a critical step toward enabling ambitious lunar missions. Scheduled
for next year, this demonstration involves linking two Starships in orbit. Under contract with NASA's Artemis program, SpaceX aims to supply human-rat
ed Starships for lunar landings, although the targeted 2026 launch for Arte
mis III highlights the project's ambitious nature. Last year, NASA awarded
a contract to Blue Origin, providing alternative options for lunar missions
. Both companies designed their landers with future refueling capabilities,
allowing for multiple missions and potential resource utilization on the M
oon or Mars.

Amit Kshatriya, leading NASA's "Moon to Mars" program, outlined SpaceX's st rategy for in-space refueling during a recent meeting. Despite challenges, progress is evident as SpaceX prepares for upcoming Starship test flights, aiming to tackle crucial technical hurdles. Before lunar missions become a reality, mastering in-space refueling is essential. SpaceX plans to demonst rate large-scale propellant transfer between two Starships in orbit next ye
ar. This milestone follows a successful cryogenic propellant transfer test during a previous Starship flight, funded by NASA. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SpaceX-Starship s-Docked-in-Orbit.jpg]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2 024/05/SpaceX-Starships-Docked-in-Orbit.jpg>
Artist's Illustration of Two SpaceX Starships Docked in Orbit. [Credit: Spa ceX]

With each test flight, SpaceX aims to enhance capabilities necessary for lu
nar landings. These include precise booster landings, in-orbit engine resta rts, and controlled reentries-a prerequisite for deep space exploration. Sp aceX's long-term goal of frequent Starship launches hinges on rapid reusabi lity, aligning with Elon Musk's vision. Despite the challenges, progress is
tangible, with plans underway to establish additional launch infrastructur
e in Texas and Florida.

The upcoming refueling demonstration involves autonomously linking two Star ships in orbit, a task not without complexities. Yet, leveraging experience
from Dragon capsule missions, SpaceX aims to navigate these challenges. Th
e propellant transfer process relies on a pressure differential mechanism, simplifying the flow between donor and recipient tanks. Fine-tuning this pr ocedure is crucial to avoid propellant loss during transfers. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SpaceX-Cryogeni c-Transfer-Demonstration.jpg]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/up loads/2024/05/SpaceX-Cryogenic-Transfer-Demonstration.jpg>
Plans for SpaceX's Ship-to-Ship Cryogenic Transfer Demonstration. [Credit: NASA/Amit Kshatriya]

Success in these demonstrations will determine the number of refueling tank
ers required for lunar missions. While predictions exist, practical tests w
ill validate these estimates, ensuring mission success. As SpaceX pushes bo undaries, industry experts emphasize the importance of collaboration and in novation. With a resilient team and the right attitude, SpaceX aims to over come challenges and pioneer the next era of space exploration. While ambiti ous, SpaceX's endeavors signify a paradigm shift in space exploration, driv
en by a collective vision of advancing humanity's reach beyond Earth's orbi
t.

[ANS thanks Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, for the above information]

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GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers May 2024 Rankings

The May 2024 rankings for the Top 100 Rovers (Mixed LEO/MEO/GEO) in satelli
te operations, as determined by @GridMasterMap<https://twitter.com/GridMast erMap> on Twitter, has been released. The ranking is determined by the numb
er of grids and DXCC entities activated, taking into account only those gri
ds where a minimum number of QSOs logged on the gridmaster.fr<http://gridma ster.fr> website have been validated by a third party. Grid numbers do not directly reflect the exact number of activations. Satellite operators are e ncouraged to upload their LoTW satellite contacts to https://gridmaster.fr
in order to provide more accurate data.

Updated: 2024-05-01
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<https://twitter.com/GridMasterMap> for the above
information]

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Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for May 3, 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/.

Correction to last week's addition:
KASHIWA NORAD Cat ID 59508 Correct downlink 437.3753 MHz (Thanks Nico PA0DL
O)

The following satellites have been removed from this week's AMSAT-NA TLE di stribution:
NIUSAT NORAD Cat ID 42766 Decayed from orbit on or about 27 April 2024
ExoCube 2 NORAD Cat ID 47319 Decayed from orbit on or about 30 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

Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School Center for Innovation, Raleigh, NC, telebridge via K6DUE
The ISS callsign was NA1SS
The scheduled crewmember was Matthew Dominick KCØTOR
The ARISS mentor was AA6TB
Contact was successful: Wed 2024-05-01 12:03:49 UTC
Watch for Livestream at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vÿAZJknxsgw

Wireless Institute of Australia / Bundaberg High School Amateur Radio Club,
Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, telebridge via VK6MJ
The ISS callsign was NA1SS
The scheduled crewmember was Mike Barratt KD5MIJ
The ARISS mentor was VK4KHZ
Contact was successful: Sat 2024-05-04 10:28:24 UTC

+ Upcoming Contacts

Eric Knows CIC, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, telebridge via K6DUE
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled crewmember is Matthew Dominick KCØTOR
The ARISS mentor is MØXTD
Contact is go for: Sat 2024-05-11 08:42:32 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

A growing number of satellite rovers are currently engaged in sharing their
grid square activations on https://hams.at. By visiting the website, you g
ain easy access to comprehensive information about the operators responsibl
e for activating specific grid squares. Additionally, you have the ability
to assess the match score between yourself and a particular rover for a giv
en pass, while also being able to identify the upcoming satellite passes th
at 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.

Dayton Hamvention 2024
Friday May 17th - Sunday May 19th
Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center
120 Fairground Road
Xenia, OH 45385
https://hamvention.org
38th Annual Small Satellite Conference
August 3-8, 2024
Logan, UT, USA
https://smallsat.org<https://smallsat.org/>

[ANS thanks the AMSAT Events page for the above information]

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Satellite Shorts From All Over

+ Congratulations are in order for RJ Bragg, WY7AA, and Andrew Northam, KE8 FZT, for their impressive accomplishments in earning GridMaster Awards #64
and #65, respectively! This esteemed recognition, initiated by Star Comm Gr
oup in 2014 and backed by Damon Runion, WA4HFN, and Rick Tillman, WA4NVM, h
as now been entrusted to AMSAT for the benefit of the entire amateur satell
ite community. The GridMaster Award celebrates radio amateurs worldwide who
achieve two-way communication via amateur satellite with operators in all
488 Maidenhead grids across the contiguous United States of America. For mo
re details on this distinguished award, visit the AMSAT website at https:// www.amsat.org/gridmaster/. Andrew and RJ, your achievement is truly commend able-well done! (ANS thanks Bruce Paige, KK5DO, AMSAT Director of Contests
and Awards for the above information)

+ AMSAT Italia proudly announces the acquisition of ownership of the IO-117
"GreenCube" satellite, with Sapienza University retaining partial ownershi
p. Through collaboration, the satellite will continue amateur radio operati
ons post-primary scientific mission completion, preventing its decommission ing. This transfer of legal responsibility from the Italian Space Agency to
AMSAT Italia solidifies the satellite's exclusive amateur radio use. Origi nally named GreenCube, it was developed by Sapienza University, ENEA, and U niversity of Naples Federico II, with AMSAT Italia contributing to its desi
gn. On October 29, 2022, GreenCube became the first ham radio satellite to operate in a MEO orbit, designated as Italy-OSCAR 117 (IO-117) by AMSAT. AM
SAT Italia, Sapienza Space Systems, and Space Surveillance Laboratory commi
t to operating the satellite for continued service to the amateur radio com munity. (ANS thanks AMSAT Italia for the above information)

+ Boeing's Crew Flight Test (CFT) of the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is sc heduled for Monday, May 6, with a targeted launch time of 10:34 p.m. EDT. L
ed by Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Pilot Suni Williams, both experie nced NASA astronauts, this mission comes after over a decade in development
. The duo will spend at least eight days aboard the International Space Sta tion (ISS) conducting various flight test objectives before returning for a
solid-ground landing. Wilmore and Williams will be the first humans to fly
atop the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket since 1963 and execut
e the first "land" landing of a crew-carrying U.S. spacecraft since 2011. O riginally not slated for this mission, Wilmore and Williams stepped in afte
r several crew changes, with Williams set to become the first woman to fly
the maiden voyage of a new orbital-class vehicle. Deep into pre-flight quar antine, the astronauts express their readiness, acknowledging the challenge
s and the learning opportunities that lie ahead in this ambitious test flig
ht. (ANS thanks Ben Evans, AmericaSpace, for the above information)

+ On April 25, 2024, Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub c onducted a successful spacewalk, lasting four hours and 36 minutes, to inst
all communication and corrosion analysis equipment on the International Spa
ce Station (ISS). The spacewalk aimed to deploy a communications system and
install equipment to analyze corrosion levels on station surfaces. Kononen
ko, with seven spacewalks under his belt, and Chub, on his second, complete
d their tasks, including deploying a panel for a synthetic radar communicat ions system on the Russian segment of the ISS. This mission marked the 270t
h spacewalk for assembly, maintenance, and upgrades of the space station, w
ith Kononenko and Chub having arrived at the station on September 15, 2023,
aboard the Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft. (ANS thanks SciTechDaily.com, for the a bove information)

+ Two new Galileo navigation satellites were launched from Kennedy Space Ce nter on Saturday, April 27th, at 8:34 p.m. EDT, bolstering the system's con stellation to 30 satellites and amplifying reliability and precision for bi llions of users globally. Since its inception in 2016, Galileo has been piv otal across various sectors such as rail, maritime, agriculture, and rescue
operations, contributing significantly to the EU's GDP, with 10% reliant o
n satellite navigation. This launch follows the recent introduction of the
new Public Regulated Service signals, further solidifying Europe's independ ence in satellite navigation. Notably, this marks the first time Galileo sa tellites have been launched aboard an American-made rocket, a significant d evelopment amid Europe's diminishing space collaboration with Russia. (ANS thanks the European Space Agency, for the above information)

+ SpaceX's 30th Dragon cargo mission successfully returned to Earth, splash
ing down off the coast of Florida in the early hours of April 30th. Departi
ng from the International Space Station on April 28th, the capsule complete
d its mission under the CRS-30 contract with NASA. Loaded with over 4,100 p ounds of supplies and scientific experiments, Dragon is unique in its capab ility to safely bring gear back from the ISS, unlike other operational spac ecraft that burn up upon reentry. This return enables quick transportation
of experiments to NASA's facilities for data collection. Meanwhile, another
SpaceX vehicle remains docked at the ISS, supporting the Crew-8 astronaut mission for NASA, launched in early March. (ANS thanks Mike Wall, Space.com
, for the above information)

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