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AMSAT News Service*ANS-291*
*October 18, 2026*
In this edition:
* AMSAT 44th Annual Symposium Highlights
* AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium 2026 Highlights
* 65 Years of Amateur Radio Satellites
* Student-Built CubeSats Launch to Test Open-Source Radio and
Intersatellite Communications
* AMSAT Director Appoints Three New Ambassadors to Volunteer Network
* Meteor Scatter Communications on 6 Meters Using MSK144
* AMSAT CubeSatSim Introduces Exciting New Features for 2026
* Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for October 16, 2026
* ARISS News
* AMSAT Ambassador Activities
* 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.
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Space as soon as our volunteers can post it.
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AMSAT 44th Annual Symposium Highlights
*AMSAT 44th Annual Symposium [Credit: AMSAT]*
*General Overview:*
AMSAT held its *44th Annual Space Symposium* in Jacksonville, Florida.
Presentations covered satellite operations, engineering, education, and
future missions. Friday featured an education-focused session. Saturday
included technical presentations and AMSAT’s Annual General Meeting
.
Speakers shared progress on current programs and also outlined ways to
expand amateur radio in space.
AMSAT President *Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA*, spoke at the Annual General
Meeting. He discussed plans for satellite missions beyond low Earth
orbit. AMSAT is forming a *High Orbit Committee* to create mission concepts
and hardware proposals. They will build a portfolio of future mission
ideas. These will be ready for rideshare or hosted-payload opportunities.
Glasbrenner highlighted the need for partnerships between industry and
academia.
The event focused on bringing in students and new volunteers. AMSAT wants
students to present their satellite work at future symposiums. They also
noted that membership is free for students under 25.
*CubeSat Simulator, GOLF, Fox-Plus Program Updates:*
AMSAT’s CubeSat Simulator program was a key educational highlight d
uring
Friday’s sessions. This simulator lets students and amateur operato
rs
practice satellite communications using affordable, accessible hardware.
AMSAT also partnered with the ARRL Teachers Institute to provide over 30
simulator kits across three summer classes.
Saturday’s engineering sessions focused on updates for the GOLF and
Fox-Plus satellite programs. Jerry Buxton, N0JY, reviewed ongoing
development for GOLF-T, while the Fox-Plus program moves closer to flight
readiness. AMSAT officials are evaluating both government and commercial
launch options to secure future flights. These satellite projects aim to
advance space technology while expanding communication options for radio
amateurs.
*Linear Transponder Module Updates:*
AMSAT also highlighted its Linear Transponder Module (LTM) program, which
provides communications payloads to university satellite teams. The
hardware features a 30 kHz linear transponder with a 2-meter uplink, a
70-centimeter downlink, and 1200-baud BPSK telemetry. Participating
universities receive the radio package from AMSAT in exchange for hosting
and operating the amateur transponder on their satellites. AMSAT plans to
expand production of these modules to increase the total number of
operational transponders in orbit.
Recordings of the Friday education session and Saturday technical sessions,
including the Annual General Meeting, are available through the AMSAT-NA
YouTube channel for those unable to attend:
Friday Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vTIb-RBVYU
Saturday Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v9Dt9hRZE
While AMSAT is still collecting papers an working to edit day-long videos,
persons wanting to see presentation materials as they become available can
find them at:
https://www.amsat.org/2026-amsat-symposium-papers-and-presentations/ .
*[ANS thanks AMSAT-NA for the above information.]*
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2026 AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium Highlights
The *2026 AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium*, held on October 10
11,
2026, at Kents Hill Park in Milton Keynes, focused on transitioning amateur
radio into modern digital architectures and testing next-generation
satellite payloads.
The major presentation and event highlights included:
- *Andre, M6GND*, gave a technical presentation on implementing *CCSDS
235.1* session control standards for amateur satellite communications.
This highlights a community effort to normalize robust, commercial-grade
open-source digital radio designs in amateur space telemetry.
- *Peter Gülzow, DB2OS* (President of AMSAT-DL), presented a comprehensive
update on active operations, ongoing optimizations for the geostationary
QO-100 payload, and upcoming collaborative deep-space or high-orbit
projects.
- The weekend featured technical deep dives into the RADIANT platform’s
progress and operational status.
- Mirroring global initiatives like the AMSAT North America Symposium, the
event highlighted advancements in the *CubeSat Simulator* project. Key
focuses included using pre-configured Raspberry Pi ground station images
(such as Fox-in-a-Box) to capture live telemetry in classrooms at low cost.
- The formal Annual General Meeting took place over the weekend, detailing
financial health and strategic planning for the next generation of UK
payloads.
- Attendees gathered at the nearby Woughton House Hotel for the
traditional Saturday evening Gala Dinner, serving as the main networking
event for international space operators.
Recordings of the Saturday and Sunday sessions, including the Annual
General Meeting, are available through the AMSAT-UK YouTube channel for
those unable to attend:
Saturday session:
https://youtube.com/live/WQy0CXqjp3M
<https://youtube.com/live/WQy0CXqjp3M?fbclidXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgVicm
lkETEzTUNHODdiRGhJaWdXS0Fnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmem5Xqsg
v8A55HO-SvtyrF5n3MIGadWe3vJPWUP1CCyYfhLoIDLQAvqSOu4_aem_XpGLA65OMEtblM6JNzY
avQ>
Sunday session:
https://youtube.com/live/CS6i-xeDm7o
<https://youtube.com/live/CS6i-xeDm7o?fbclidXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgVicm
lkETEzTUNHODdiRGhJaWdXS0Fnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmem5Xqsg
v8A55HO-SvtyrF5n3MIGadWe3vJPWUP1CCyYfhLoIDLQAvqSOu4_aem_XpGLA65OMEtblM6JNzY
avQ>
*[ANS thanks AMSAT-UK <https://amsat-uk.org/> and AMSAT-SM for the above
information.]*
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65 Years of Amateur Radio Satellites: From OSCAR I to Canada-OSCAR 128
The history of amateur radio satellite tracking spans over six decades,
marked by key technical milestones from early spaceflight to modern
portable operations. Two distinct satellite receptions illustrate the
profound changes in equipment and techniques available to operators.
The Launch of OSCAR I (December 1961)*OSCAR 1 Communications Satellite
[Credit: National Air and Space Museum]*
In *December 1961*, a group of student amateur radio operators at Case
Western Reserve University combined their efforts to listen to *OSCAR
1* (Orbiting
Satellites Carrying Amateur Radio), the first amateur radio satellite.
Station operations were divided among team members to handle the manual
demands of early satellite tracking:
- One student managed orbital calculations.
- One student controlled azimuth positioning.
- One student controlled elevation tracking.
- One student managed frequency control.
The team successfully heard the distinctive *“HI HI”* Morse code
identifier broadcast from American OSCAR I.
Modern Portable Tracking of CO-128 (August 2026)*Antenna Setup to
Monitor**Canada-OSCAR128 [Credit: AMSAT-Canada]*
In August 2026, a portable setup on Prince Edward Island monitored
*Canada-OSCAR
128* (CO-128 / MARMOTSat) transmitting on 145.875 MHz.
The portable field station utilized:
- *Tracking:* A cell phone to track azimuth and elevation.
- *Receiver:* A Yaesu VX-8GR portable radio set to receive amplitude
modulation.
- *Antenna:* An Arrow II 146/440-14 antenna with a 4-element VHF Yagi.
The operator captured the call sign CQ DE VA7UVS in Morse code. The AM
output produced more static than a tone during transmission. Nearby power
lines initially caused a buzzing sound over the signal, but placing a
finger on the antenna’s aluminum main boom eliminated the distortion and
made DE VA7UVS easier to hear.
*[ANS thanks AMSAT-Canada, John DeDourek, VE9TFB (ex K8TFB), and Brent
Petersen, VY2/VE9EX, W1IY, for the above information.]*
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Student-Built CubeSats Launch to Test Open-Source Radio and Intersatellite
Communications
*Launch of SpaceX Falcon 9 with Student CubeSat [Credit: NASA]*
A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched two student-built CubeSats to the International
Space Station on Oct. 13, 2026, as part of *NASA’s 35th* commercial
resupply mission. NASA’s *CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI) *provided the
mission, led by Cal Poly Pomona, to demonstrate open-source space
technology and support amateur radio operations.
The two CubeSats belong to the open-source Pleiades Five / PROVES project:
- *PROVES-Maia (Texas State University):* Assembled and tested by students
at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, it will relay digital messages for radio
operators over UHF and S-band frequencies and evaluate intersatellite
routing.
- *PROVES-Taygeta (Cal Poly Pomona & Mt. San Antonio College):* Features
an amateur radio payload, a camera that transmits downloadable orbital
photos, and a student-monitored radiation sensor that accepts on-demand
data requests.
Both student missions test *intersatellite data routing via the open-source
Dynamic Relay* for Intersatellite Fault Tolerance (DRIFT) protocol. This
launch builds on three earlier student-built PROVES satellites (Alcyone,
Atlas, and Electra) launched in April.
*[ANS thanks NASA and CSLI for the above information.]*
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Give Your Next Rove a Payload — Put Your Lunch into Orbit!
*Pack the rover dogs and hit the grid line with an all-newAMSAT Round Logo
Metal Lunchbox.**Keep Amateur Radio in Space — and your lunch in th
e box!*
https://www.zazzle.com/amsat_round_logo_metal_lunchbox-256761530568368967
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AMSAT Director Appoints Three New Ambassadors to Volunteer Network
*Bo Lowry, W4FCL*, AMSAT Director of the Ambassador Program, is pleased to
announce the addition of three new AMSAT Ambassadors:
- *Sam Albus, KR4EJD* – Jacksonville, FL
- *Josh Tate, KF4EAG* – Fuquay-Varina, NC
- *Joseph DiVerdi, K0NMR* – Fort Collins, CO
*Frank Karnauskas, N1UW, AMSAT Ambassador and Vice President –
Development.RST HamFest 2024 [Credit: AMSAT]*
AMSAT Ambassadors are *dedicated volunteers* who represent AMSAT at local
ham fests, maker fairs, and club meetings. In their roles, Ambassadors
agree to attend at least one local event per year and mentor area radio
amateurs looking to get started with satellite operations.
To support their outreach efforts, each Ambassador receives:
- A custom AMSAT Ambassador callsign badge
- A 3′ x 5′ AMSAT banner flag
- An “FAQ” presentation binder designed for interactive de
monstrations
The presentation binder includes visual aids explaining core concepts such
as satellite types, orbital mechanics, tracking software, antenna
configurations, Doppler shift compensation, and operating techniques. The
binder’s front cover features a QR code that directs interested operators
directly to beginner articles and getting-started resources.
The Ambassador Program is open to current AMSAT members residing in the
United States. U.S. members interested in joining the program can
contact *volunteer@amsat.org
<volunteer@amsat.org>*.
*[ANS thanks Bo Lowry, W4FCL, AMSAT Director – Ambassador Program, for the
above information.]*
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Meteor Scatter Communications on 6 Meters Using MSK144
Amateur radio operators looking to expand beyond traditional local or HF
modes can use *meteor scatter propagation* to make contacts over distances
from 400 to 2,000 kilometers. As Earth moves through space, millions of
meteors enter the upper atmosphere at altitudes of 80 km to 120 km,
creating short-lived ionized trails that reflect VHF radio signals. While
activity in southern Africa has historically lagged compared to active
regions in North America and Europe, techniques using modern digital modes
make this propagation path highly accessible.
How Meteor Scatter Works
Because meteor trails persist for only milliseconds to a few seconds,
traditional voice communication is generally impractical outside of major
annual meteor showers (such as the Perseids or Geminids). Instead,
operators use specialized digital protocols:
- *Mode:* *MSK144* (Minimum Shift Keying at 144 baud), designed
specifically for efficient meteor scatter communications within software
like *WSJT-X*.
- *Transmission Cycles:* Stations exchange short data bursts using
synchronized 15-second transmit/receive intervals.
- *Frequency:* The primary calling frequency on the 6-meter band is
*50.260 MHz*.
- *Interference-Free Operation:* Because meteors enter the atmosphere at
random angles across a shared sky area, multiple stations can operate on
the same frequency simultaneously without interfering with one another.
*Perseids Meteor Shower [Credit: AMSAT-SA]*Recommended Equipment & Station
Setup
Setting up a station for MSK144 meteor scatter requires minimal specialized
hardware:
- *Transceiver:* A 50 MHz (6-meter) radio capable of moderate power
(typically 50W to 100W, though higher power increases contact speed).
- *Antenna:* A horizontal directional antenna (such as a 5- to 7-element
Yagi) is strongly recommended over a vertical antenna to properly spread
the signal horizontally across the reflection zone.
- *Software:* A computer running WSJT-X connected via a USB interface for
CAT control, audio input/output, and PTT timing. Accurate PC clock
synchronization (via an internet time server like Dimension 4) is critical
to maintain precise 15-second sequencing.
Operating Tips for Success
- *Timing:* While meteor scatter occurs 24/7, success rates improve
significantly in the early morning when atmospheric meteor activity peaks,
or during dedicated annual shower windows.
- *Patience:* Pings may be brief, and completing a full QSO can take
several minutes or longer depending on trail density and geometry.
Operators monitor real-time spotting via platforms like PSK Reporter to
coordinate active sessions.
*[ANS thanks AMSAT-SA and the Southern Africa VHF group for the above
information.]*
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*AMSAT CubeSatSim Introduces Exciting New Features for 2026*
*Alan Johnston, KU2Y, AMSAT VP* – Educational Relations, announced several
significant upgrades to the CubeSatSim satellite simulator, expanding its
capabilities for amateur radio enthusiasts, educators, and students. The
new software releases, *versions 2.2 and 2.3*, make the low-cost,
open-source simulator an even more versatile tool for learning about
satellite communications.
*CubeSatSim Kit [Credit: AMSAT]*
One major addition is *PacSat* mode, which simulates a packet-radio
satellite that can store and forward digital messages and files between
ground stations. Users can practice uploading and downloading information,
recreating the operations of actual amateur radio satellites.
Another improvement is simulated *Doppler shift*, which reproduces the
changing radio frequency experienced as a satellite passes overhead. During
a simulated ten-minute pass, the transmitted frequency changes by
approximately 18 kHz, providing realistic training for satellite operators.
A new *web-based Dashboard* lets users configure and control CubeSatSim
from a computer or smartphone. The added Wi-Fi hotspot eliminates the need
for an existing wireless network.
Version 2.2 also introduced simulated equipment failures, allowing students
to practice identifying satellite problems through telemetry analysis.
Built around a Raspberry Pi Zero 2, CubeSatSim.org
<https://cubesatsim.org/?utm_sourcetgpt.com> provides complete
construction plans, software, and documentation.
*[ANS thanks Alan Johnston, KU2Y, AMSAT VP – Educational Relations for the
above information.]*
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The 2026 Coins Are Here! Help Support GOLF-TEE and Fox-Plus.
*Annual memberships start at only $120.*
[image: Presidents' Club 2026 Coin]
<https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/>
*Join the AMSAT President’s Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in
Space!https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/
<https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/>*
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Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for October 16, 2026
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. TLE bulletin
files 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/.
Bulletin format elements <https://www.amsat.org/tle/daily-bulletin.txt> for
all satellites of interest to radio amateurs. This file is updated at
least every 24 hours.
Bare elements <https://www.amsat.org/tle/dailytle.txt> are derived from the
bulletin, but contain no header or footer. These data are used as input to
the AMSAT Pass Predictions <http://www.amsat.org/track/index.php> page.
*This week there are no additions or deletions to the AMSAT TLE distribution.*
General Perturbations Data Support
AMSAT is pleased to announce that modern forms of what are called General
Perturbations data are being disseminated via modern formats including
JSON, XML and KVN at https://newark192.amsat.org/gpdata/current/. The
reason this change is being made is that we are running out of 5-digit
catalog numbers and the TLE format is not viable for satellites launched
after July of this year. See
https://celestrak.org/NORAD/documentation/gp-data-formats.php for details.
These data are presently considered in beta test for the next two months
while hosted on the test server newark192.amsat.org, and we are very open
to community feedback at webmaster [at] amsat.org. Testers may experience
outages and errors while we make improvements. We intend to put this into
production on our main web server in July as we expect that satellites
launched after this summer will require one of the new formats to
accommodate longer object numbers. AMSAT will continue to publish TLE
bulletins for satellites launched before July 2026 indefinitely.
*[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
amateur radio operators at schools and astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the
International Space Station. The downlink frequency on which to listen is
145.800 MHz worldwide.
*Scheduled Contacts*
*+ Recently Completed*
*Ecole Internationale PACA de Manosque, Manosque, France — direct via
F4KKM*The ISS callsign was *NA1SS*
The scheduled crewmember was *Joshua Kutryk, KJ5BFU*
The ARISS mentor is *F6ICS*
Contact was successful: Fri 2026-10-16 10:03 UTC
Congratulations to the students of international school EIPACA, crew member
Joshua Kutryk, KJ5BFU, and mentor F6ICS.
*EcoTarium Science Center, Worcester, MA — telebridge via AB1OC*The
ISS
callsign was
*NA1SS.*The scheduled crewmember is *Luke Delaney, KJ5PPF*.
The ARISS mentor was
*AB1OC*Contact was successful: Thu 2026-10-15 15:28 UTC
Congratulations to the students at EcoTarium Science Center, crew member
Luke Delaney, KJ5PPF, and mentor AB1OC.
*+ Upcoming Contacts*
*No Upcoming Contacts.*
Many times, a school makes a last-minute decision to do a Livestream or
runs into a last-minute glitch requiring a change of the URL, but ARISS may
not get the URL in time for publication. You can always check
https://live.ariss.org/ to see if a school is Livestreaming.
As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking, the ARISS radios
are turned off as part of the safety protocol.
*+ Upcoming SSTV Events*
*2026-10-14 Expedition 75 Series 34 “ARISS Hardware”*
Begins Thursday, October 22; time TBD
Concludes Sunday, October 25; time TBD
Images will be transmitted at 437.55 MHz (+/- Doppler shift), decode with
Robot 36 mode, transmission 36 seconds on, two minutes off.
Submit your images to the SSTV gallery for event certificate.
*SSTV Series 34 [Credit: Ariss.org <https://www.ariss.org/>]*
The crossband repeater remains configured in the Columbus Module (145.990
MHz up {PL 67} & 437.800 MHz down). If a crewmember decides to pick up the
microphone and turn up the volume, you may hear the crew member on the
air—so keep listening, as you never know when activity might occur.
Kenwood D710GA in the Zvezda Service Module – Callsign RSØISS.
Please note
we’re still in the process of troubleshooting and testing this radi
o. APRS
is currently active on 437.825 MHz. Feel free to check out status reports a
t
https://ariss-usa.org/ARISS_APRS/.
HamTV in the Columbus Module (2395.00 MHz) is currently transmitting a test
signal. For more information, visit the ARISS Ham TV Live site at
https://live.ariss.org/hamtv/.
Note that 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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AMSAT Ambassador Activities
AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through
amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests,
conventions, maker fairs, and other events.
AMSAT Ambassador Clint Bradford, K6LCS, says,
“Think a 75-minute presentation on ‘working the easy satell
ites’ would be
appropriate for your club or event? Let me know by emailing me at
k6lcsclint [at] gmail [dot] com or calling me at 909-999-SATS (7287)!
Clint has NEVER given the same show twice: EACH of the 150+ presentations
so far has been customized to its audiences.
Scheduled Events
November 14, 2026
*Southern Arizona Fall Hamfest*
Oro Valley Amateur Radio Club
Marana Middle School
11285 W. Grier Rd.
Marana AZ
https://www.tucsonhamradio.org/hamfestN1UW
For more information go to: https://www.amsat.org/ambassador/
*[ANS thanks Bo Lowrey, W4FCL, Director – AMSAT Ambassador Program,
for the above information.]*
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.
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Satellite Shorts from All Over
+ Five spacecraft are currently docked at the International Space Station
after a *SpaceX Dragon* cargo capsule arrived on Thursday morning,
delivering over 6,300 pounds of scientific experiments, crew supplies, and
roll-out solar arrays. Station crew members have begun transferring
critical biological research and preparing for upcoming spacewalks on Oct.
29 and Nov. 5 to install the new solar arrays, while Roscosmos cosmonauts
completed robotics and spatial orientation studies. *[ANS thanks NASA for
the above information.]*
+ Media representatives are invited to attend the *Europa-Park Science Days
* from *October 22–24, 2026*, in Rust, Germany, featuring presentations,
STEM activities, and media opportunities with ESA experts. Highlights on
Thursday, October 22, include a keynote address and interview opportunities
with German ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst, alongside talks by ESA directors
and interactive exhibits spanning VR experiences, robotics, and planetary
science models. *[ANS thanks ESA for the above information.]*
+ Using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, eROSITA, and LOFAR, scientists
observed a merging galaxy cluster nicknamed the *“treble clef”
* due to its distinct, music-note-shaped radio emission. Researchers report
in Astronomy & Astrophysics that it was likely generated and amplified by
a violent collision between two galaxy clusters. *[ANS thanks Space.com for
the above information.]*
+ Scientists from the *Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)* and
international collaborators analyzed joint observations of solar coronal
mass ejections (CMEs) captured by India’s Aditya-L1 and ESA’s Proba-3
satellites. By combining spectroscopic data from *VELC aboard Aditya-L1* with
imaging from ASPIICS on Proba-3, the cross-checked observations provided
new insights into CME mass, density, thermal energy, and early-stage
dynamics in the low solar corona. *[ANS thanks The Hindu and ISRO for the
above information.]*
+ The Australian Space Agency and the *Roo-ver Consortium* unveiled the
latest design model of *“Roo-ver,”* Australia’s fir
st lunar rover, at the
Queensland University of Technology’s Lunar Testbed and Space Lab during
World Space Week on October 7, 2026. Scheduled to land at the lunar South
Pole in 2030 aboard an Intuitive Machines lander under NASA’s Commercial
Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, the semi-autonomous rover will
collect and analyze regolith to support sustainable human exploration
through the Artemis program. Designed to withstand extreme lunar
temperature swings from -246°C to 121°C, the vehicle features homegrown
Australian technology including specialized treaded wheels, thermal
management systems, and tools to mitigate against lunar dust andradiation.
*[ANS thanks the Australian Space Agency for the above information.]*
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Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/
In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to:
- Societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization).
- Students enrolled in at least half-time status are eligible for free
membership to age 25.
- Memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms.
Contact info [at] amsat.org for additional membership information.
*73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space!*
*This week’s ANS Editor,*
*Vidya Gopalakrishnan, K4VGK*
*ANS is a service of AMSAT, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, 712 H
Street NE, Suite 1653, Washington, DC 20002 AMSAT is a registered trademark
of the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation.*
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