FRAM2 HAM – An amateur radio competition for the Fram2 space mission
The Fram2 mission is set to become the first human space flight in polar orbit – flying over the North and South poles. Named after the famous polar exploration ship Fram, which completed voyages to both the Arctic and Antarctica, we want to showcase pioneering spirit, wonder and technological innovation through the ages. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch four astronauts from Europe and Australia into orbit for 3-5 days, targeted launch is set for spring 2025 (soon!). On board the Dragon spacecraft are mission commander Chun Wang of Malta, vehicle commander Jannicke Mikkelsen of Norway, pilot Rabea Rogge of Germany and mission specialist Eric Philips of Australia. During the Fram2 mission Rabea Rogge, LB9NJ (Norway) and KD3AID (USA), will be operating the onboard amateur (ham) radio system sending SSTV images as part of a high school and university student competition. These SSTV images will also be available to be received by the general public during her mission. Read more about Fram2 and its crew here: f2.com
Fram2Ham competition is an experimental radio competition open to high school and university ages. We will send pictures of three geographical locations via an onboard ham radio, but here’s the twist: they’ll be cut into pieces and mixed up! You’ll receive only fragments of the locations and need to guess where on Earth they are and what their role in polar history was. While anyone can receive the pictures, forming an international team may help you solve the puzzle!
Quick facts:
- Guess two out of three locations
- International teams of three to five educational institutions
- Open to members of educational institutions between ages 16-25 years
- Prizes: QSL cards with space-flown Fram2 mission stickers
- Eligible countries: Europe (CEPT), US, Canada, Australia
In collaboration with ARISS
What do you need to participate and FAQ: see https://fram2ham.com/