An educational radio contact is planned with Klimop Tongeren, Tongeren-Borgloon, Belgium, telebridge via ON4ISS.
The scheduled crewmember is Chris Williams KJ5GEW, the ARISS mentor is ON6TI.
Contact is go for: Thursday 5 February 2026, 12:21:51 UTC, 82 deg. Downlink signals from ISS will be audible above areas within the ISS footprint on 145.800 MHz narrowband FM; the conversation will be in English, RX only! Credit: AMSAT.)
Proposed questions generated by the Klimop Tongeren students:
1. How do astronauts celebrate their birthday in space?
2. How do you wash yourself in space?
3. How long does it take to get used to gravity on Earth again?
4. Can you keep in touch with your family and friends on earth?
5. What do you like most about being in space?
6. What does a day as an astronaut look like?
7. What is your main job on board?
8. How does it feel to see the Earth from space for the first time?
9. How do you sleep in a rocket or space station without falling out of bed?
10. What do you eat in space? Do you have a favorite meal?
11. What kind of training did you need to become an astronaut?
12. Can you bring personal items into space? If yes, what did you bring?
13. Can you exercise in space? If yes, how do you do that without gravity?
14. Can you see the stars or the Sun better from space?
15. What is your favorite science experiment aboard the space station now?
16. What would you still like to explore or do in space?
17. What message would you like to give to children who want to become astronauts one day?
18. What helps you stay calm when something unexpected happens in space?