The idea of this project was born at the turn of 2023 and 2024. The aim was not only to get the first educational contact for Slovakia, but also to popularize the topic of space, activities in it and to bring life on the ISS closer to the public.
In March 2024, we submitted an application to make contact, in June we were put on a waiting list to be granted a contact date, and in October we were assigned a week, then a specific contact date. The contact will take place as part of a science outreach event Day in space, which will be held on 25.01.2025 in the premises of the University of Prešov.
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Štefánik mission (the flight of Ivan Bella into space as the first Slovak cosmonaut), as well as the successful request for contact with the ISS crew, the OM25ISS anniversary callsign was issued.
The anniversary callsign is active in the HF, VHF and UHF bands from 1.10.2024 and the licence is issued for a period of one year, until 30.09.2025.
The operation of the station can be provided by club and individual stations from all over Slovakia, which show interest and regardless of whether they are members of SARA (Slovak Amateur Radio Association) or not. The only condition for participation is a worthy representation of the OM callsign and the possibility to send the log of contacts electronically in ADIF format.
If you are interested in making connections under this anniversary callsign and you meet the above conditions, please contact us by email at info(at)om25iss.sk
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