Programs

Students of all ages are encouraged to submit a question to their local Challenger Learning Center. Richard plans to hold several conversations with Challenger Learning Centers via downlinks while in space.

To locate a Challenger Center near you, visit our Challenger Learning Center network.

ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station

With the help of Amateur Radio clubs and ham radio operators, space shuttle astronauts have been speaking over the ham airwaves while in orbit. They are talking directly with large groups of the general public, showing teachers, students, parents and communities how Amateur Radio energizes youngsters about science, technology, and learning. The program was called SAREX, the Space Amateur Radio Experiment and is now called ARISS, Amateur Radio on the International Space Station.

ARISS is sponsored by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Check out the ARISS project’s website:

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station

The American Radio Relay League

To learn more about Ham Radios, check out these resources from NASA:

Want To Be A Ham?

What is AMSAT?

Antennas on the ISS

Amateur Radio uses in School Curriculum

Radio Clubs

Ham Radio