The six space travelers aboard the orbiting International Space Station kicked off a new week Monday, focusing on science experiments, maintenance and post-spacewalk activities.

Flight Engineer Ron Garan prepared for a new series of runs with the Synchronized Position, Hold, Engage and Reorient Experimental Satellites, or SPHERES, experiment in the Kibo laboratory. SPHERES uses three bowling-ball-sized satellites to test techniques that could lead to advancements in automated dockings, satellite servicing, spacecraft assembly and emergency repairs.

Topics in this report:
1. Upcoming School Contacts
2. Scouts Experience Successful ARISS Contact
3. ARISSat-1 Deployed
4. AMSAT Covers ARISSat-1
5. ARRL Articles on ARISS
6. EE Times - ARISSat Blog
7. Amateur Radio Newsline on ARISSat-1
8. Astronaut Training Status

1. Upcoming School Contacts

The six Expedition 28 crew members aboard the International Space Station wrapped up a busy workweek Friday as they stowed equipment used in Wednesday’s spacewalk and completed an extensive checkout of Japanese robotic technology.

Flight Engineers Sergei Volkov and Alexander Samokutyaev, who completed a 6-hour, 23-minute spacewalk Wednesday, stowed the remainder of their Orlan-MK spacesuit equipment as well as tools and tethers used during the excursion.