ARISS Announces RS-38S SSTV Series 30-1 Event Timeline

​The ARISS Operations team has issued an advisory regarding the full timeline for the upcoming Slow Scan Television (SSTV) transmission event (Series 30-1) utilizing the RS-38S satellite.

​Event Details:

• ​Start: The transmissions are anticipated to begin on Friday, December 5th, at 00:01 UTC. This is equivalent to 7:01 AM ICT on Friday, December 5th.
• ​End: The event is scheduled to conclude precisely at 23:59 UTC on Saturday, December 13th. This end time translates to 6:59 AM ICT on Sunday, December 14th.

​Amateur radio operators and enthusiasts worldwide are encouraged to prepare their equipment to receive and decode the images during this entire period. Please consult the accompanying graphic provided by ARISS for specific technical details.

Item	Details
Date UTC	05/Dec/2025 00.01 Hrs - 13/Dec/2025 23.59 Hrs
Satellite	RS-38 S (NORAD 57189)
Frequency	437.825 MHz (+/- Doppler Shift)
Mode	Robot 36
Images	12 Series-30 images
Timing	36 seconds on, 2-3 minutes off
Awards	Certificates will be available via the ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV gallery, distinct from the earlier Series 30 certificates.