LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – The International Space Station (ISS) is celebrating a quarter of a century of amateur radio with a special slow-scan TV event. From November 12 to 20, 12 special images will be broadcast honoring ARISS’s achievements and global participation in space communications.
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The International Space Station (ISS) is not only a symbol of international cooperation in space, but also a major hub for amateur radio enthusiasts worldwide. This month, the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) initiative celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special slow-scan TV event celebrating the achievements of the past few decades.
Since first contact in 2000, when the ISS Expedition 1 crew began amateur radio operations with an Ericsson VHF radio, ARISS has developed into an important educational project. The first planned school connection occurred that same year, when ISS commander Bill Shepherd spoke to students in Illinois. Since then, this initiative has connected approximately 200,000 students, teachers and radio enthusiasts annually with the astronauts aboard the ISS.
The current event, taking place from November 12th to 20th, features a series of 12 special SSTV images that can be received and decoded by radio amateurs worldwide. These images are not only a tribute to the history of ARISS, but also to recent successes such as participation in the Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) of the World Scouting movement.
ARISS has established itself over the years as a platform that not only promotes enthusiasm for space but also supports education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). The opportunity to communicate directly with astronauts offers students worldwide a unique learning experience that goes far beyond traditional classroom instruction.
ARISS’s most recent SSTV campaign in October, held during World Space Week, attracted over 3,600 participants from all continents, including Antarctica. This global participation underscores the importance of ARISS as a bridge between Earth and space, bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds.
In the future, ARISS plans to further expand its programs and inspire even more people around the world about amateur radio and space exploration. The ongoing support from international amateur radio societies and space agencies is a crucial factor in the success of this unique initiative.
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