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OCTOBER 29, 2008
Message to HAM Community
On my recent flight I had the great opportunity to speak directly with and trade call signs with hundreds of hams around the globe. For me it was a unexpected joy to find so many enthusiastic hams, w . . . » CONTINUE READING
OCTOBER 24, 2008
Return to earth
At 11:37 PM ET, Richard and his crewmates Sergei Volkov and Yuri Kononenko successfully landed in Kazakhstan, bringing to an end Richard's 12 day stay in space.  See video of the undocking and la . . . » CONTINUE READING



OCTOBER 23, 2008
Change of Command
Click below to watch the change of command on the ISS. . . . » CONTINUE READING



OCTOBER 21, 2008
NASA Press Conference
Yesterday, Richard participated in a NASA press conference.  Below is a video of the questions and answers directed to Richard.  The questions a wide range of topics, from the view, his fath . . . » CONTINUE READING



OCTOBER 21, 2008
Your questions answered
Thank you to you all for submitting questions for Richard.  Richard answered two questions today - one from Richard in CA about getting used to life in space, and another from Marsel in Maine abo . . . » CONTINUE READING



OCTOBER 20, 2008
Dignity Day
Richard sends a message to the participants of Dignity Day 2008!  To learn more and to listen to the message, go here, or click on . . . » CONTINUE READING



OCTOBER 20, 2008
Contact with Budbrooke
Richard made contact with the children at Budbrooke Primary School in Warwick through ARISS Ham radio. The children asked Richard a series of questions about his experiences in space. You can watch a . . . » CONTINUE READING



OCTOBER 20, 2008
Life on board the ISS
Richard spoke with his father, Owen, over a video link up between the ISS and Mission Control.  He gave us a brief glimpse into life on board the ISS.  See video below. . . . » CONTINUE READING



OCTOBER 19, 2008
The first 24 hours
Richard talks about his first 24 hours on the ISS and settling in.  Listen below. . . . » CONTINUE READING



OCTOBER 18, 2008
Art in Space
See photos of Richard creating artwork in space on the ISS below! . . . » CONTINUE READING