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AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-236
In this edition:
* JAMSAT's Blueberry JAM Project to Develop Open-Source CubeSat Transponder
s for Amateur Radio
* Amateur Weather Satellite Reception Opportunities Beyond the Retired POES
Fleet (NOAA-15/18/19)
* Meteoglider Offers Reusable Radiosonde Alternative for High-Altitude Weat
her Data Collection
* SpaceX's Starship Flight 10 to Demonstrate Expanded Booster and Upper Sta
ge Test Objectives
* Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for August 22, 2025
* ARISS News
* AMSAT Ambassador Activities
* Satellite Shorts From All Over
The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information se
rvice 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 digita
l Amateur Radio satellites.
The news feed on https://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in S
pace as soon as our volunteers can post it.
Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor [at] amsat
.org<http://amsat.org>
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ANS-236 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
To: All RADIO AMATEURS
>From: Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation
712 H Street NE, Suite 1653
Washington, DC 20002
DATE 2025 Aug 24
________________________________
JAMSAT's Blueberry JAM Project to Develop Open-Source CubeSat Transponders
for Amateur Radio
The Japan Amateur Satellite Association (JAMSAT) has announced the launch o
f the "Blueberry JAM" initiative, a new project to design and build an open
-source multi-mode transponder for CubeSats. A kickoff meeting was held on
May 3 with 15 participants, marking the start of what is envisioned as a fl
agship development effort for the organization.
The Blueberry JAM project centers on creating a versatile linear transponde
r that can be integrated into 1U CubeSats, while also being scalable to lar
ger 3U and 6U platforms. The design is intended to support both traditional
linear operation and potential digital enhancements, such as delay modes a
nd data handling. The first demonstration unit-an engineering model-is targ
eted for completion by mid-2026 and will be offered to universities and sat
ellite developers for potential flight opportunities.
Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT VP-Engineering commented, "AMSAT-NA is excited to
see the Japan Amateur Satellite Association's commitment to open-source de
velopment and collaboration with amateur satellite organizations around the
world with their Blueberry JAM initiative.
"We are pleased to offer our help in this collective effort by providing JA
MSAT with any schematics and documentation from AMSAT's open-source/open-ac
cess projects developed to date as well as those being introduced this year
.
"This includes our flight-proven LTM-2 Linear Transponder Module that has f
lown successfully on satellites deployed by two world-class universities an
d currently still operating on MO-122 and MESAT1. LTM provides telemetry do
wnlink support for the host science missions and satellite health, as well
as direct control of the LTM amateur radio usage. A third university is set
to carry the latest version of LTM, which will fly on GOLF-TEE and Fox-Plu
s, on their upcoming mission that is currently under construction."
A core philosophy of the project is openness. JAMSAT has pledged to make th
e development process, design documents, and results available to the amate
ur community. Hardware costs are expected to be covered by JAMSAT, while in
dividual participants will bear their own incidental expenses. By sharing t
he design broadly, the group hopes to encourage adoption by multiple satell
ite missions, with a goal of eventually deploying the transponder on as man
y as 10 spacecraft.
Technical discussions during the kickoff highlighted the demand for new lin
ear transponder capability in amateur satellites, as well as recognition th
at digital features will be important for future operations. Considerations
include dual-channel command and data handling, efficient microcontroller
use, and antenna and power system constraints inherent to CubeSats. The tea
m also noted the potential to establish a ground-based test station to exer
cise the transponder under realistic conditions before flight.
Buxton also said, "We are also very happy to share AMSAT's work on its upco
ming SDR GEN-2, an SDR that provides all-mode functionality and continuous
coverage from 144 MHz to 6 GHz providing "Five & Dime" capability in a form
at to fit 1U or larger CubeSats.
"We look forward to supporting JAMSAT in promoting more international colla
borations that continue to Keep Amateur Radio in Space!"
Coordination for the project will be managed initially through mailing list
s, with Slack and other online tools supporting more detailed technical exc
hanges. Meetings will be held on an ad-hoc basis until a regular schedule i
s established. Participants also suggested supplementary seminars to review
background information and prior work for the benefit of newer contributor
s.
By positioning Blueberry JAM as a fully open-source design, JAMSAT hopes to
strengthen international collaboration and demonstrate Japan's continued l
eadership in the amateur satellite community. With a development horizon st
retching into 2026 and beyond, the project has the potential to become a co
rnerstone payload for future CubeSat missions and to provide valuable new c
ommunication opportunities for amateur operators worldwide.
[ANS thanks JAMSAT and Jerry Buxton, NJY, AMSAT VP-Engineering for the a
bove information]
________________________________
Amateur Weather Satellite Reception Opportunities Beyond the Retired POES F
leet (NOAA-15/18/19)
With the retirement of NOAA-15, NOAA-18, and NOAA-19, the long-running POES
(Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellites) series has officiall
y ended service. Some in the community worry this marks the end of easily a
ccessible weather imagery, but the outlook for amateur reception remains br
ight.
Russia's Meteor-M satellites are now the mainstay for 137 MHz reception. Th
eir LRPT signals are strong and reliable, and with additional Meteor-M laun
ches planned, service is expected to continue well into the 2040s. Higher-r
esolution imagery is also available on the 1.7 GHz band for those with mode
st upgrades in equipment.
Europe's Metop series continues to transmit on L-band, with Metop-B and -C
expected to operate until 2027 and 2030. The newly launched Metop-SG satell
ites will extend coverage for another decade, ensuring continuity for hobby
ists. In addition, the Arctic Weather Satellite and its planned successors
(the STERNA series) will provide valuable radiometric data for weather moni
toring.
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a-Meteor-M2-3-OE1RCI.jpg]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/upload
s/2025/08/Helicone-Antenna-Meteor-M2-3-OE1RCI.jpg>
A helicone antenna used by OE1RCI to receive imagery from the Russian weath
er satellite Meteor-M N2-3. [Credit: OE1RCI]
Geostationary satellites also provide opportunities. Russia's Elektro-L con
stellation broadcasts HRIT/LRIT on 1691 MHz, with a new spacecraft (N5)
scheduled for launch this October. For those in the Americas, the GOES seri
es will remain active through the 2030s, continuing HRIT and GRB service. T
he U.S. Space Force's EWS-G program further adds to the options, re-tasking
former GOES satellites for continued imagery.
China's FengYun-3 satellites and Korea's GK-2A also contribute, while futur
e developments in X-band reception are lowering the barrier for amateurs in
terested in higher-resolution Earth observation. Advances in software such
as SatDump are making it easier than ever to decode and process these signa
ls on affordable hardware.
The decommissioning of the POES fleet marks the end of an era, but not the
end of the hobby. With a diverse mix of active and planned satellites acros
s multiple bands, amateur weather satellite reception will remain an active
part of the hobby, supported by a mix of current satellites and future mis
sions. For those interested in exploring these opportunities, the open-sour
ce SatDump software can be used to decode imagery from many of the satellit
es mentioned above. SatDump is available for download at https://www.satdum
p.org.
Read the full article at: https://www.satdump.org/posts/beyond-poes-amateur
-satellite-reception/
[ANS thanks lego11, SatDump.com<https://www.satdump.org/>, and the SatDump
community for the above information]
________________________________
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GNU-Radio-Based-Transverter.jpg]
________________________________
Meteoglider Offers Reusable Radiosonde Alternative for High-Altitude Weathe
r Data Collection
Swiss weather intelligence company Meteomatics has unveiled the Meteoglider
, a reusable glider platform designed to improve the way atmospheric data i
s gathered. Introduced in the spring of 2025, the Meteoglider advances the
familiar radiosonde concept with a sustainable, GPS-guided recovery capabil
ity that promises significant operational and environmental benefits.
Radiosondes carried aloft by weather balloons have long provided vital meas
urements of temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind conditions. These ins
truments supply essential input for forecasts, climate models, and atmosphe
ric studies. However, conventional radiosondes are almost always lost after
deployment. Out of approximately 600,000 units launched worldwide each yea
r, an estimated 80 percent are never recovered, leaving most as non-reusabl
e debris.
The Meteoglider overcomes this challenge by gliding back under control afte
r its flight. Constructed of lightweight foam and weighing only 250 grams,
the vehicle ascends to heights of about 110,000 feet before release. Guided
by GPS, the Meteoglider can return to its launch point or a designated loc
ation, typically completing the descent in around 25 minutes while reaching
speeds of nearly 460 feet per second.
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ther-Balloon-Launch-Meteomatics.jpg]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-con
tent/uploads/2025/08/Meteoglider-Weather-Balloon-Launch-Meteomatics.jpg>
Meteoglider radiosonde prepared with a weather balloon for high-altitude la
unch. [Credit: Meteomatics<https://www.meteomatics.com/> / Darrin Vanselow]
Performance remains on par with traditional systems. Meteogliders collect t
he same high-quality meteorological data as radiosondes, but with the added
benefit of multiple reuses. Each unit can be recovered and redeployed as m
any as 50 times, extending the service life of its lithium batteries and el
ectronics. This significantly reduces the recurring expense of atmospheric
soundings while also addressing sustainability goals.
Another advantage is the practicality of operation. Meteogliders do not req
uire special flight permissions and can be deployed as readily as conventio
nal balloon-borne instruments. Their recoverability reduces waste, lowers o
perating costs, and minimizes the environmental footprint associated with r
outine meteorological monitoring.
The technology originated with Swiss startup R2Home, which Meteomatics acqu
ired in late 2024 following a $22 million funding round. Together with the
company's established Meteodrone system, Meteogliders represent a new chapt
er in scalable, sustainable atmospheric sensing. By combining innovation wi
th proven methods, Meteomatics aims to reshape global weather intelligence
practices with tools that are both economical and environmentally responsib
le.
Read the full article at: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/meteomatics-un
veils-the-meteoglider-a-high-altitude-weather-data-revolution
[ANS thanks Miquel Ros, AeroTime.com<https://www.aerotime.aero/>, and Meteo
matics<https://www.meteomatics.com/> for the above information]
________________________________
SpaceX's Starship Flight 10 to Demonstrate Expanded Booster and Upper Stage
Test Objectives
SpaceX is preparing for the tenth integrated test flight of its Starship Su
per Heavy launch system from Starbase, Texas. Liftoff is targeted for Sunda
y, August 24, 2025, with a launch window from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Central Tim
e. A live webcast will begin approximately 30 minutes before liftoff and wi
ll be available on the SpaceX website<https://www.spacex.com/> and X (forme
rly Twitter) @SpaceX<https://x.com/SpaceX>. As with all developmental testi
ng, schedules remain dynamic and subject to change.
This mission follows the completion of investigations into the loss of Star
ship on Flight 9 and the Ship 36 static fire anomaly. SpaceX reports that b
oth hardware and operational changes have been implemented to improve relia
bility, with technical summaries of the investigations available online.
The Super Heavy booster will attempt multiple flight experiments on a traje
ctory toward an offshore landing point in the Gulf of Mexico. Objectives in
clude a controlled flip and boostback maneuver, first demonstrated on Fligh
t 9, designed to conserve propellant and increase payload capacity. These t
rials are aimed at expanding the operational envelope and validating booste
r recovery techniques for future missions.
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-Rollout-Starbase-March-2025-1024x576.jpg]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/
wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SpaceX-Starship-Rollout-Starbase-March-2025-scal
ed.jpg>
SpaceX Starship rolls to the launch pad at Starbase, Texas, ahead of its ei
ghth orbital flight. [Credit: SpaceX<https://x.com/SpaceX>]
The booster's landing burn experiments are a primary focus of Flight 10. Sp
aceX plans to intentionally disable one of the three center engines during
the landing sequence, relying on a backup engine from the middle ring to co
mplete the burn. The booster will then transition to a two-engine hover man
euver above the ocean surface before shutdown and splashdown, providing dat
a on redundancy and landing performance.
The Starship upper stage will attempt several in-space demonstrations, incl
uding the deployment of eight Starlink mass simulators, a Raptor engine rel
ight, and multiple reentry experiments. To stress-test the thermal protecti
on system, a significant number of heat shield tiles have been removed, whi
le metallic tile alternatives and active cooling systems will be evaluated.
These measures are intended to expose vulnerabilities and refine reentry s
urvivability.
Additional objectives include testing functional catch fittings and assessi
ng rear flap performance during maximum entry dynamic pressure. According t
o SpaceX, these experiments are vital steps toward the development of a rap
idly reusable launch system. With manufacturing ramping up at Starfactory i
n Texas and new launch infrastructure under construction in both Texas and
Florida, Starship continues to progress toward operational readiness for fu
ture missions.
See the official SpaceX update page at: https://www.spacex.com/launches/sta
rship-flight-10 ...and maybe check out the SpaceX Shop<https://shop.spacex.
com/> for a new T-shirt while you're at it.
[ANS thanks SpaceX<https://x.com/SpaceX> for the above information]
________________________________
The 2025 AMSAT President's Club Coins Have Just Arrived!
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Amateur Radio on Human Spaceflight
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Sided-Color-Web-300x148.jpg]
Help Support GOLF and Fox Plus.
Join<https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/> the AMSAT Presi
dent's Club today!
________________________________
Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for August 22, 2025
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/.
With HamTV becoming active on ISS, orbital elements are now updated twice d
aily in www.amsat.org/tle/<http://www.amsat.org/tle/> at 00:18 and 12:18 UT
C. The intention is to have high quality TLE available to accurately calcul
ate doppler shift for the 2.935 GHz downlink. Observations comparing these
TLE to those that were calculated based ephemerides and TLE produced by Joh
nson Space Center the last time HAMTV was active are desired, write jfitzge
rald [at] amsat.org<https://www.amsat.org>
The following satellite has been removed from this week's distribution:
VERONIKA NORAD Cat ID 58261 Decayed from orbit on or about 15 August 2025
[ANS thanks AMSAT Orbital Elements<https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements
-resources/> page for the above information]
________________________________
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
Youngsters On The Air, Jambville, France, Direct via FX5YOTA
The ISS callsign was OR4ISS
The scheduled crewmember was Mike Fincke KE5AIT
The ARISS mentor was F6ICS
Contact was successful: Tue 2025-08-19 09:18:30 UTC
Congratulations to the YOTA students, Mike, mentor F6ICS, and ground statio
n FX5YOTA!
Watch the Livestream at https://www.youtube.com/watch?vRkTcR6Njo
NixderStelar (formerly Gemini-1), Lima, Peru, telebridge via VK4KHZ
The ISS callsign was NA1SS
The scheduled crewmember was Zena Cardman KJ5CMN
The ARISS mentor was VE6JBJ
Contact was successful: Wed 2025-08-20 14:07:47 UTC
Congratulations to the NixderStelar students, Zena, and mentor VE6JBJ!
+ Upcoming Contacts
Orion Primary School, Alberton, South Africa, direct via ZS9LSO
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled crewmember is Mike Fincke KE5AIT
The ARISS mentor is IN3GHZ
Contact is go for: Fri 2025-08-29 09:35:44 UTC
Many times a school may make a last minute decision to do a Livestream or r
un into a last minute glitch requiring a change of the URL but we at ARISS
may not get the URL in time for publication. You can always check https://l
ive.ariss.org/ to see if a school is Livestreaming.
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]
________________________________
AMSAT Ambassador Activities
AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through
amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests,
conventions, maker faires, and other events.
AMSAT Ambassador Clint Bradford, K6LCS, says,
"Think a 75-minute presentation on "working the easy satellites" would be a
ppropriate 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 exact same show twice: EACH of the 150+ presentat
ions so far has been customized/tailored to their audiences.
Scheduled Events
Northeast HamXposition (HamX) & New England ARRL Convention - August 21st t
hru 24th, 2025
Best Western Royal Plaza & Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road West
Marlborough, MA 01752
http://www.HamX.org
W1EME, WD4ASW, WB1FJ
Greater Louisville Hamfest - September 6th, 2025
Paroquet Springs Conference Centre
395 Paroquet Springs Drive
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
https://louisvillehamfest.wixsite.com/louisvillehamfest
W4FCL
North Star Radio Convention - October 11th, 2025
Hennepin Technical College
9000 Brooklyn Boulevard
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
https://northstarradio.org/
ADHJ
43rd Annual AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting - October 16th t
hru 19th, 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport North
1515 North 44th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Details at https://www.amsat.org/2025-symposium/
Interested in becoming an AMSAT Ambassador? AMSAT Ambassadors provide prese
ntations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host in
formation tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and
other events.
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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________________________________
Satellite Shorts From All Over
+ The United States is racing to be the first nation to deploy a nuclear re
actor on the lunar surface, following new orders from Acting NASA Administr
ator Sean Duffy. His directive, issued July 31, calls for fast-tracking lun
ar nuclear power to stay ahead of China and Russia, who have announced join
t plans to build a reactor by the mid-2030s. Duffy warned that if rivals su
cceed first, they could impose "keep-out zones" that would threaten U.S. ac
cess and undermine the Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to
the moon in 2027. The order requires NASA to appoint a program leader withi
n 30 days and expands on previous work with the Department of Energy to dev
elop fission surface power producing at least 40 kilowatts of power. Since
long-term lunar operations are estimated to require at least 100 kWe (100 k
ilowatts of electrical power, or about the consumption of 80-100 U.S. homes
), nuclear power is seen as critical for sustaining life on the moon and en
abling future Mars missions. In addition, Duffy issued a separate directive
to speed up commercial space station development as the International Spac
e Station nears retirement by 2030. (ANS thanks CNN<https://www.cnn.com/> f
or the above information)
+ SpaceX successfully launched the U.S. Space Force's X-37B spaceplane aboa
rd a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center on August 21, 2025, marking
the start of its eighth mission. The booster, making its sixth flight, land
ed at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station just over eight minutes after lift
off. The Boeing-built X-37B, part of a two-vehicle fleet, has previously fl
own missions lasting between 224 and 909 days, though the duration of this
new mission is undisclosed. This flight will test advanced technologies, in
cluding high-bandwidth laser communications with commercial satellite netwo
rks in low Earth orbit, offering faster and more secure data transfer than
radio frequencies. It will also demonstrate a quantum inertial sensor, enab
ling spacecraft navigation in GPS-denied or deep-space environments. Space
Force leaders emphasized that these experiments are key to improving the re
silience, adaptability, and operational capabilities of U.S. space systems.
(ANS thanks Spaceflight Now<https://spaceflightnow.com/> for the above inf
ormation)
+ The newly launched NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite h
as successfully deployed a record-breaking 39-foot-wide radar antenna in or
bit, unfolding it like a blooming umbrella after weeks of careful preparati
on. Launched on July 30, 2025, from India's Satish Dhawan Space Centre, the
satellite carries two powerful radar systems-L-band from NASA and S-band f
rom ISRO-capable of penetrating clouds, vegetation, and snow to track chang
es on Earth's surface. The massive gold-plated wire mesh reflector, weighin
g 142 pounds, was released through a carefully staged process involving joi
nt-by-joint boom extension and the firing of explosive bolts. It took four
days for the structure to fully extend before motors and cables pulled it i
nto its final drum-like shape. NISAR will provide three-dimensional, high-r
esolution images of Earth's land and ice, detecting surface shifts as small
as fractions of an inch. By late fall, scientists expect the satellite to
begin delivering transformative data, including 3D "movies" of environmenta
l changes across the globe. (ANS thanks Gizmodo<https://gizmodo.com/> for t
he above information)
SpaceX has partnered with American radio astronomers to develop an automate
d system that reduces satellite interference with sensitive radio telescope
s. The collaboration, led by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO
), created the Operational Data Sharing system and a Starlink algorithm tha
t redirects satellite beams or mutes electronics during scheduled observati
ons. This system, tested at the Very Large Array in New Mexico, allows tele
scopes to continue detecting faint cosmic signals despite thousands of sate
llites crossing overhead daily. Radio astronomers warn that interference fr
om low Earth orbit constellations like Starlink could obscure signals from
distant galaxies or even evidence of extraterrestrial life. With satellite
numbers expected to rise above 100,000 by 2030, the need for protective mea
sures is urgent. Researchers hope the system will be adopted worldwide and
by other satellite operators, enabling astronomy and satellite internet to
coexist. If successful, this approach could set a precedent for balancing t
echnological progress with preservation of humanity's window into the unive
rse (ANS thanks Space.com<https://www.space.com/> for the above information
)
________________________________
Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/
In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to:
* Societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization).
* Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-
half the standard yearly rate.
* Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half-time status shal
l be eligible for the student rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years
in this status.
* Memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms.
Contact info [at] amsat.org<https://www.amsat.org> for additional membershi
p information.
73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space!
This week's ANS Editor, Mitch Ahrenstorff, ADHJ
mahrenstorff [at] amsat.org<https://www.amsat.org>
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