REP: CS5SS Contacto escolar com a ISS – Escola Sec. de Peniche
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Joshua Kutryk answers questions from the media while on the International Space Station (CSA/NASA)
ARISS-Europe News Bulletin
Announcement: Scheduled ARISS radio contact between OR4ISS and CS5SS on October 19, 2026
Astronaut Joshua Kutryk, amateur radio call sign KJ5BFU, will operate the amateur radio equipment aboard the International Space Station. Joshua will answer questions from students in Portugal during this live amateur radio contact.
This amateur radio contact is scheduled for Monday October 19, 2026 at 10:51:48 UTC.
Astronaut Joshua Kutryk will operate the amateur radio station call sign OR4ISS aboard the ISS and will call the radio amateur ground station call sign CS5SS in Portugal. This is a live ARISS radio contact from the Escola Secundária de Peniche in Peniche, Portugal. You can listen live to astronaut Joshua Kutryk aboard the ISS on 145.800 MHz (plus/minus 3 kHz Doppler shift).
The event will be streamed live:https://www.youtube.com/live/dg2pvvEpavQ
https://www.youtube.com/live/7BN_gCYrE_E?si=5TQXwFTs_5iqNdW-
English is the expected language of communication in this amateur radio contact.
Questions (if the time of radio contact allows):
1. How has your perspective on humanity changed after seeing earth from space?
2. How do you deal with the concentration of carbon dioxide in space?
3. What is the biggest challenge in space?
4. How does it feel to be in space for you?
5. What is the most challenging aspect of readjusting to life back on Earth after a mission?
6. How do you prepare mentally for a space mission?
7. What was the most unexpected sensation you experienced upon first getting to space?
8. If we had the technology to space travel outside the Solar System would you do it?
9. What has been the most unforgettable experience you’ve had in space, and how has it changed you as a person?
10. What does your work consist of during an expedition on the ISS?
11. What do you pack for an expedition on the ISS?
12. Which onboard life-support system do you consider the most innovative?
13. What surprised you the most when you arrived at the ISS?
14. What has been the most challenging moment you have experienced as an astronaut?
15. What was the most unexpected feeling you had during your first space mission?
16. What was it like to float in space for the first time?
17. What’s the hardest part of coming back to earth?
18. How do you store enough resources to survive in space for so long?
19. How is oxygen generated and maintained aboard the International Space Station?
20. It has been a pleasure to connect and learn from you. Thank you for sharing your experiences. We wish you all the best on your journey aboard the ISS!
The ARISS program is aimed at students and enthusiasts and aims to inspire them in the study of sciences with this amateur radio activity. The demonstration of amateur radio communication from space invites schools and universities to make use of these educational technical resources. We invite radio amateurs and space enthusiasts to tune in to this exciting moment.
