The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program is having a very busy and successful April. So far this month, Amateur Radio has made it possible for youngsters at nine schools in the US, the Netherlands, Australia, Hungary and Russia to speak with the astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the ISS as well as with a civilian guest. On April 12 alone, students at three schools got the chance to talk with those aboard the ISS. Two ARISS school contacts April 17 brought the total to 286 since the first ISS crew came aboard in November 2000. ARISS International Secretary Rosalie White, K1STO, called it "a very ambitious schedule for our dedicated team of volunteers." She noted that civilian space traveler Charles Simonyi, KE7KDP/HA5SIK, has been spending some of his precious time in space on the air.

Anyone happen to catch me on voice contact with charles? If you did, can i get a copy? thanks.

Well dont know who we need to get this started but I beleive we should have some T-Shirts and maybe stickers! Think we can do this?? Do we already have T-Shirts? Maybe the funds can go to help support the equipment on ISS??