AMSAT News Service ANS-116 April 26, 2026 In this edition: * AMSAT Update from 2026 CubeSat Developers Workshop Available Online * AMSAT-HB Announces Results of 2026 HB9RG Trophy Distance Competition * Rocket Lab Launches Eight JAXA Satellites on Kakushin Rising Mission * KrakenRF Discovery Drive Rotator Campaign Exceeds $314k Funding Goal * Changes to AMSAT ... Read more

by Mark (JJ5GVY/KB2PIZ) I reported on my fun non-activation of a non-POTA park the other day. My success rate at Ritsurin Park (JP-2051) was “failures” on 2 of the last 3 attempts, so I wanted another chance. Well, on the morning of May 7, 2026, my wife asked me if I would mind if she … Continue reading Back to Ritsurin Park for a Successful Activation! →