Amateur Radio Newsline International Newsmaker Award for 2021

A true example of international cooperation, Amateur Radio on the International Space Station has orbited the earth bringing space a little closer to students, teachers and others through ham radio since its creation in 1996. Astronauts and cosmonauts with amateur radio licenses have served as goodwill ambassadors more than 250 miles above the earth by engaging in dialogue through the use of amateur radio.

Those making contact have benefited from a team effort that often involves the commitment of ground stations around the world.

This unique opportunity has attracted coverage in the amateur news media as well as on general news media networks and in publications around the world. We are proud of this year's winner for raising amateur radio and all its possibilities to new heights. One could say they took it "Sky-High."