Archive - Sep 18, 2007
Scouts Participate in SuitSat-2 Project
On Saturday, September 15, approximately 58 boys, ages 6-18, from cub scout packs 983, 977, 778, 997, troop 993 and ham radio explorer post 599 in Maricopa, Arizona met to assemble two non-flight safety boxes for SuitSat-2. The scouts also drew pictures to be included on the SuitSat-2 DVD. Afterwards, the older boys were taught how to solder and lace cables. Photos from the explorer scouts may be found on this site: http://www.briansnapped.com/content/pics/SuitSat_2007/
Astronaut Training Status
On Wednesday, September 12, astronaut Koichi Wakata, KC5ZTA, participated in a simulated amateur radio school contact. Wakata is slated to fly on the shuttle STS-126 mission.
ISS Radio Report
Technicians to Begin Discovery Strut Repairs
NASA technicians will begin repair work Wednesday on a leaking hydraulic seal in space shuttle Discovery's right main-gear strut. The struts act as shock absorbers during the shuttle's landing. Shuttle managers made the decision to go ahead with the repairs during a meeting Monday afternoon.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/archive/sarex/48hour/msg01058.html
Expedition 15 Ready for Progress 25 Undocking
The International Space Station as seen from the space shuttleA Progress 25 (P25) cargo craft loaded with trash and unneeded items will undock at 8:37 p.m. EDT Tuesday then burn up over the Pacific Ocean. The crew is powering up the P25 today, removing air ducts and closing hatches.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/archive/sarex/48hour/msg01059.html