An educational radio contact is planned with City of Clifton Arts Center & Sculpture Park, Clifton, NJ, direct via W2NPT. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS and the scheduled crewmember is Don Pettit KD5MDT, the ARISS mentor is AA6TB.
Contact is go for: Wednesday 12 February 2025, 18:14:13 UTC, 67 deg. Downlink signals from ISS will be audible above areas within the ISS footprint on 145.800 MHz narrowband FM, remember: RX only! (Credit: AMSAT.)
Proposed questions generated by the City of Clifton Arts Center & Sculpture Park students:
1. How does the unique perspective of seeing Earth from space influence your appreciation for art, creativity, or beauty, and do you ever feel inspired to create art while aboard the ISS?
2. Are there any moments in space that have given you a greater appreciation for Earth or humanity as a whole?
3. What do you miss the most about life on Earth, and how do you cope with that?
4. Can you share a moment on the ISS that brought you and your crew closer together as a team?
5. How do you celebrate personal milestones or special occasions like birthdays in space?
6. What are some of the biggest challenges to maintaining your physical health in microgravity, and how do you overcome them?
7. What adjustments have you made to your sleep routines to adapt to life in space?
8. What’s the weirdest space food combo you’ve ever had that actually tasted good?
9. What message of hope would you share with students dreaming of exploring space one day?
10. Can you share a time when teamwork on the ISS helped you achieve something incredible?
11. What lessons from space travel do you think can inspire us to solve challenges on Earth?
12. What do you believe is the next major breakthrough or discovery that could change humanity’s understanding of the universe?
13. Can you describe how living in space has changed your perspective?
14. What is the most challenging aspect of living in space?
15. How do you keep track of time while living in space?
16. Do you have daily responsibilities while in space? If so, what they are?
17. How and what types of personal belongings can you bring with you on the space shuttle?
18. What’s one item you brought with you that has the most sentimental value, and can you tell us the story behind it?
19. When did your interest with space begin, and who or what inspired you to pursue this space exploration?
20. How do you communicate with family and friends while living in space?