Space Day contact with National Air and Space Museum

The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. participated in Space Day on May 2.

Visitors participated in hands-on activities, met astronauts and learned about space from experts and museum displays.

An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact was held in conjunction with these activities through telebridge station W6SRJ in California.

Astronaut Ricky Arnold II was present to answer questions prior to the contact and for photo opportunities. The contact was recorded by the museum in high definition for future use.

The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT) and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) members manned an exhibition booth and distributed AMSAT, ARRL and NASA education material including 2009 Space Station calendars.

Approximately 20,000 people attended the museum throughout the day.