Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) ARISS Funding

Outline Overview of current funding situation. Needs Potential solutions Discussion Receive direction from ARISS-I delegates April 3 & 4, 2014 ARISS Funding 2

Current Funding Situation Budget cuts – Critical NASA Education funding cuts. – Funding cuts in other Space Agencies – Obama Administration direction for STEM activity funding conflicts with NASA Educational funding. Loss of paid administrative, safety, & operations support. – Carol Jackson, Steve Ponder, Claire Freudland Increased costs for pre-launch requirements. April 3 & 4, 2014 ARISS Funding 3

Funding Needs Number 1 priority is to improve radio systems in Columbus module. Restore administrative, safety and support positions. Travel and conference support. ARISS-I needs to meet more frequently. Hardware certification – $50k-$100k (USD) April 4 & 5, 2014 ARISS Funding 4

Past & Present Funding Sources Appeals to Amateur Radio communities. – AO-40 & Fox Campaigns – Focused, directly affected source with a limited population and a history of limited success. In kind logistics & transportation – Airline support for Canadian ARISS contacts Donations from ham radio estates – FunCube is a recent example. April 4 & 5, 2014 ARISS Funding 5

Potential Solutions Fund raising brochure(s) Develop “in kind” donations. Copy the CubeSat model. – Alliances with universities and industries. STEM education foundations & grants. Direct mailings. Simplify and promote donation process. April 4 & 5, 2014 ARISS Funding 6

Moving forward – near term Finance basics: – Research current ARRIS-I funding to document available resources. – Identify and prioritize ARISS-I needs. – Develop operating and capital budgets. Critical for ARISS-I planning & coordination. Critical to support fundraising activities – especially grants. – Develop integrated fund raising strategy April 3 & 4, 2014 ARISS Funding 7

Moving forward – near term Recruit long term and project specific fundraisers. Individuals who help us avoid costs are fundraisers! “Post Contact” ARISS donation brochure or campaign for student/parents etc. – Seek donation of brochure design and printing services? April 3 & 4, 2014 ARISS Funding 8

Moving forward – near term Identify potential funding sources/donors: – Space related companies (include in-kind services) – Former space participants. – Key personnel in companies providing other services like travel/logistics support. – Education/STEM support by government agencies. – Grants & Foundations. April 3 & 4, 2014 ARISS Funding 9

Moving forward – near term Identify potential conflicts of interest. Coordinate fundraising with respective AMSATS. April 3 & 4, 2014 ARISS Funding 10

Moving forward Need direction from ARISS-I Use AMSAT-NA ARISS account as a fully transparent, central donation source. Something to consider…Is there a need to research possibility of an independent ARISS-International organization? April 3 & 4, 2014 ARISS Funding 11