hams in space

[m0odv]

space shuttle sts128 is ready to launch 3 radio hams into space towards the international space station.
When the space shuttle un-docks from the ISS only a 6 member crew remains 5 of them Radio Amateur's..
Nicole stott KE5GJN
Gennady Padalka RN3DT
Mike Barratt KD5MIJ
Frank De Winne ON1DWN
Robert Thirsk VA3CSA

HOPEFULLY soon there could be a little more activity on the 2mtr band from the hams in space.Stay tuned to:

145.800mhz FM /VOICE/SSTV
145.825mhz FM/ Data modes PACKET

Tracking the ISS is easy by using the N2YO satellitte tracking via your search engine.

[jazzsinger]

Hams in space,lol,brings new meaning to pigs might fly,although in saying that i know that can happen as the police helicopter just buzzed overhead.