Announcement: ARISS radio contact between OR4ISS and CN8ERA on May 28, 2025.

Astronaut Nichole Ayers, call sign KJ5GWI, will operate the amateur radio equipment aboard the International Space Station. Nichole will answer questions from students in Morocco during this live amateur radio contact.
 
This live radio amateur contact is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 12:55:36 UTC.
Astronaut Nichole Ayers will operate the amateur radio station call sign OR4ISS aboard the ISS and will call the radio amateur ground station call sign CN8ERA in Morocco. This is a live ARISS radio contact from the Royal Moroccan Air Academy in Marrakech, Morocco.
 
You can listen live to astronaut Nichole Ayers aboard the ISS on 145.800 MHz (plus/minus 3kHz doppler shift). 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.
 
English is the expected language of communication in this amateur radio contact.
 
Students First Names & Questions:

1. Aymane: How do you sleep in zero gravity?

2. Sara: What do you eat and how are meals prepared on the ISS?

3. Mohamed Amine: What is the hardest thing to do in space due to weightlessness?

4. Achraf: How do you maintain your physical condition on board?

5. Nouha: How do you manage your personal hygiene, such as taking a shower or brushing your teeth?

6. Maroua: How do you deal with feelings of isolation or distance from loved ones?

7. Aya: What is the biggest difference between living on Earth and in space?

8. Anas: What types of hobbies or entertainment do you have on the ISS?

9. Ayoub: How do you celebrate special events, like birthdays or holidays?

10. Mohammed El Mahdi: How do you resolve conflict between colleagues on board?

11. Leazizi: What are the most interesting scientific projects you are currently working on?

12. Kezehoue: How do you collect and store data for zero gravity experiments?

13. Sekou: What was the most surprising discovery or experiment made on board the ISS?

14. Marouan: How does microgravity affect materials or living organisms in your experiments?

15. Achraf: What tools or technologies do you use to conduct your research?

16. Soufiane: How is the ISS supplied with oxygen, water and energy?

17. Ahmed: What are the biggest challenges in maintaining the ISS?

18. Anouar: What is the procedure to follow in the event of a technical problem or emergency, such as a leak?

19. Amine: How are spacewalks (EVA) planned and executed?

20. Ilyass: What do you think is the next step for space exploration after the ISS?

Check the ARISS website and follow ARISS on the official social media channels for more updates.
https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html