International Space Station: Girl, 8, chats to astronaut on amateur radio

An eight-year-old girl from Kent used her father's amateur radio equipment to chat to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Isabella, from Broadstairs, spoke to American Kjell Lindgren for about 45 seconds as the ISS passed overhead. Dr Lindgren said the conversation "may be my favourite so far". Isabella said it was "amazing", adding: "Once he found out I was eight, his voice instantly turned from normal to joyful." More

(Source: BBC News - Aug 19)