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Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
ARISS_Intl@mastodon.hams.social ("ARISS - Amateur Radio on ISS") wrote:

It's Thanksgiving Day in the US and we're thankful for so much! That includes our space agency partners like NASA.

Their recent article on 25 years of science on the ISS includes work done with ARISS!

Read about ARISS & all the science at: https://www.nasa.gov/missions/station/iss-research/25-year-of-scientific-discovery-aboard-international-space-station

Alt text for the image:Astronaut Nichole Ayers smiles while floating in microgravity inside the International Space Station (ISS), holding a handheld radio microphone. She is wearing a black headband and dark shirt, with her hair floating upward. The background shows ISS equipment, cables, and various stickers/patches on the walls.Overlay text on the right celebrates “ARISS: 25 Years on ISS – Enabling global access to space via amateur radio events.” It highlights a recent NASA article recognizing 25 years of scientific discovery on the ISS, noting that ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) has allowed astronauts to connect with students worldwide via ham radio since 2000. Key points include:Over one million students have spoken directly with astronauts through scheduled radio contacts. These events inspire the next-generation participation in STEM fields. Caption: “NASA image: Nichole Ayers talks with students from Lakeside Junior High School in Springdale, Arkansas.” The ARISS logo appears in the bottom right corner.