University organizes first radio communication between Romanian students and the International Space Station

The Valahia University in Targoviste (UVT) and Vodafone Romania organize the first Romanian ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) contact in Romania on Tuesday afternoon, April 12. During the event, Romanian students will get in direct contact with astronaut Jeff Williams from the International Space Station (ISS). For the ARISS contact, UVT trained 20 pupils aged 12 to 18 who were recruited from different high schools in the county. ARISS inspires students worldwide to pursue interests and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math through amateur radio communications opportunities with the International Space Station on-orbit crew. Through this event, students have the chance to learn more about space exploration and technologies. Romanian teams reach the final of international robotics competition to be held on the International Space Station Irina Popescu, irina.popescu@romania-insider.com (Photo source: Wikiepdia)