An educational radio contact is planned with IISS Copernico Pasoli, Verona, Italy, telebridge via ARISS Telebridge Station K6DUE in Greenbelt, Maryland.
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS and the scheduled crewmember is Jonathan (Jonny) Kim KJ5HKP; the ARISS mentor is IZ2GOJ.
Contact is go for: Monday 5 May 2025, 09:29:35 UTC, 41 deg. Downlink signals from ISS will be audible above Maryland, USA, and nearby areas on 145.800 MHz narrowband FM. RX only! (Credit: AMSAT.)
Proposed questions generated by the IISS Copernico Pasoli students:
1. What does a typical day look like for you aboard the ISS?
2. What kind of experiments are you currently conducting on the ISS?
3. Can you describe the process of conducting a spacewalk?
4. How are computers used to control the ISS and collect data from experiments?
5. What are some of the most interesting things you’ve observed about Earth from space?
6. What do you think about the future of space tourism?
7. What are the challenges and opportunities of sending humans to Mars?
8. How does international cooperation contribute to the success of space missions?
9. Have you observed any celestial events, like meteor showers or auroras, from the ISS that looked significantly different compared to how we see them on Earth?
10. What kind of research related to the observation of the universe is currently being conducted on the ISS?
11. How does direct human observation from the ISS complement and enhance our understanding of the cosmos?
12. Can you describe processes and challenges involved in maintaining satellite communication between ISS and Earth?
13. How do you sleep in microgravity? Is it comfortable?
14. Are you testing new technologies on ISS that could benefit life on Earth, such as improved internet access or disaster response systems?
15. How significant is the problem of space debris, and what are the potential dangers to ISS?
16. Are there any technologies or procedures currently in place on the ISS to monitor or avoid space debris?
17. What are the main countermeasures taken, by the astronauts, to protect from radiation during long-duration missions?
18. How do you stay connected with your friends and family while in orbit?
19. What advice would you give to students who are interested in pursuing a career in space exploration and potentially becoming an astronaut?
20. What is the most rewarding part of being an astronaut, and what are some of the sacrifices you have to make?