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The cadets of the Italian Air Force Academy in Pozzuoli connecting with the ISS

Naples, Italy - They will talk with Paolo Nespoli through ARISS

Thanks to the international educational program ARISS (Amateur Radio on International Space Station), coordinated in Italy from AMSAT Italy, Thursday, April 28 some cadets aged 19 to 23 years of the Air Force Academy in Pozzuoli (NA) will have the opportunity to connect directly with the International Space Station (ISS) and speak to Paolo Nespoli, currently aboard of the station with the long-duration...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1128807
Rome, Italy, 04/27/2011 13:06
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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