Eight-year-old girl makes radio call to International Space Station - BBC News

An eight-year-old girl in the UK has had an out of this world conversation with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station.
Isabella, from Kent in England, used her dad's amateur radio to call fellow radio enthusiast and American astronaut Kjell Lindgren aboard the station as it passed over the UK.
The call was only brief, but Kjell later Tweeted calling his chance chat with Isabella "one of the best" he's ever had using the equipment.
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[@dave_n8pu]

Being a Amateur Radio operator myself and never been in the right spot at the right time, I think this is awesome.

[@dave_n8pu]

@@thingsthatmakemego-ooh I'm not following what you are asking, and the testing over here in the USA is under the FCC regulation, not Ofcon. Under the FCC they don't care as long as we stay within frequencies we are allowed here in the US.

[@mrsunhackervloger6652]

btw I had a convo with them with my special call AT3CYN

[@deftones8717]

“I really want to inspire other little girls , and I want them to know, just cuz boys have all the space clothing, doesn’t mean they don’t have to love space” Hahah oh my god, that was too adorable! Boys have all the space clothing hahah I never noticed. I know what she meant though. I think she was encouraging little girls to engage in things that may be considered more of a boy thing. She is totally right! and there are plenty of female astronauts, and in this day and age, females are proving they can do any job that men do, just as efficiently, and sometimes even better. Thankfully society matured from the old way of thinking. But yeah, I wish the news had more feel good stories like this! That little girl’s dad is doing a great job. She will remember this experience for the rest of her life.

[@JoeVideoed]

Adorable to the extreme; luv it, luv, it, LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUV IT!!!!!

[@peggystarr4757]

Such a sweet girl. She certainly is being raised right.

[@paulgrieve7031]

Maybe she’s just a sweet girl, and intelligent.

[@VladIsLove22]

@@paulgrieve7031that’s how “raised right” works

[@johnroberts4806]

I think Isabella is adorable & very smart at her age , she got too talk with an astronaut in space , that's pretty cool , good job Isabella !!! 😊👋👋👋

[@xinpingdonohoe3978]

Face, body, voice, attitude. As long as none of those are terrible, it's not hard to find young girls adorable. You aren't wrong in this case, mind.

[@blackdragoncyrus]

to

[@HarvoxRBX]

you think some 8 yo girl who has basic knowledge and knows how to make a call smart? your overthinking this shes not smart nor special

[@gio-oz8gf]

@@HarvoxRBX Sociopathy is another term for antisocial personality disorder. It’s a mental health condition where somebody persistently has difficulty engaging appropriately with social norms.

[@gio-oz8gf]

@@xinpingdonohoe3978 Your comment is borderline inappropriate. Actually, it's totally inappropriate

[@englishsong3104]

Very adorable girl

[@internationalrtg5602]

Very fit

[@vudusid8717]

Well done, I have been trying to do this on my handheld radio and home made antenna for years but never been able to catch them while they are using it at the same time. It's quite an achievement actually.

[@Obey_otaku420]

This was so heartwarming it brought.e a smile

[@dutchschultz3076]

What an awesome story. Let's hope that she grows up to be something great! Love from across the pond!

[@potter5647]

Sir, Madam hi ✋ may I talk to you?

[@mitzikolo]

If the ocean between UK and America is called the pond, what is the Middle East between South East Asia and UK called? bomb crater?

[@dutchschultz3076]

@@mitzikolo I didn't say I lived in the USA.

[@mitzikolo]

@@dutchschultz3076 Nor did I say you were... I'm simply naming the body of water. you said "across the pond" and the girl is American I think so that means you are from the UK right? or is it anywhere in Europe? 🤔

[@gio-oz8gf]

@@mitzikolo She is English.

[@SootyHunt]

Wow, such intelligence for a young lady. Im 44 and have no idea what deja vu is ;) Well done Mum & Dad, Fantastic parenting !

[@udkc]

Well, then you have something in common with an 8 year old ;)

[@Carlota.Travel]

This is so sweet! A while ago, my friends and I made a short-film about a 10-year-old girl who uses a radio to contact an astronaut aboard the ISS. It's so cool to see a real-life version :)

[@marufreza9921]

Hi

[@marsdengriswold4610]

Great contact. Excellent use of available gear on the station, lovely child!

[@digdah]

I hope I can introduce my currently 4yr old to something really cool like this. Bravo and congratulations Isabella!

[@mohamedpatehbarry1827]

If you can dream it you can do it,the question is the environmental influence

[@TheCommunicationCoach]

How cool for her! May her dreams all come true!!

[@Edessa_G]

This reminds me of Carl Segans ‘Contact’. Absolutely brilliant 👍

[@projectz9776]

When an 8 year old kid is older than 40 years old me in terms of achievements.

[@mohamedpatehbarry1827]

😂😂😂😂my ribs

[@phpART]

this is so sweet it put tear to my eyes ❤️

[@genesisanderson6052]

That's cool that she got to talk to a astronaut

[@FunLovingPotato]

That kid's gonna go far.

[@roqtest3070]

Finally, some wholesome news. Thank you BBC

[@currymuncher306]

Aww bless her i bet she couldn't believe it when he was talking back

[@Greenpoloboy3]

I still find it cool that you can comment on the internet (KZbin for example) and someone, maybe from the other side of the Earth might respond in seconds

[@mohamedpatehbarry1827]

Bro the moment i got the notification i came but some people are just too fast,just like they’d copied their text waiting to paste it

[@charcharlie183]

"Just cuz all the boys have the space clothing, doesn't mean they don't have to love space". love it

[@williama-d6]

Wow and he has all the kit

[@DonkeyFrog]

Ladies and gentlemen…. We got him.

[@mrobserver474]

The critical importance of Amateur radio is grossly underestimated by the public at large and how since its inception into modern life it has shaped EVERY aspect of their lives and its essential, though often unseen role today. It is by far the most important hobby development ever and it is JUST that, a hobby.

[@mohamedpatehbarry1827]

This video makes my day

[@issa37031]

God protect her and her parents. 🙏

[@matterb6049]

I wish we had news like this all the time, good stories are the best

[@janeporter818]

So cute ❤❤❤

[@lilitudeamnocte248]

I got choked up at the end. that was SO sweet

[@mr.chuckleteeth4382]

That was an awesome story !!

[@jeanraphael6756]

Just wonderful

[@erikpeterson25]

Priceless !!!! 💕

[@jamestaylor5165]

Very nice... set-up there Mathew, well done Isabella also!

[@37hurtado1]

Awesome bravo Isabella 👍

[@rip-Tea]

Ooo the girl should be the ceo of nasa give her luck

[@kingabaddonmusic]

Zeen daagg

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

*Very good at a young age she understands the secret codes in communication. A...ALPHA, B... BRAVO, C...CHARLIE etc etc* 😊👏👏👏👌

[@M_SC]

Not so secret

[@anaisan009]

Grande 😘 eres el futuro ! Gran señora🙏 I feel proud of you

[@PerfectaRhyme]

pretty smart girl.... she might become an astronaut

[@kenvandevoort7820]

73, Isabella. A student from a college in our county pursued her dream and spent time on the ISS. She is Dr. Peggy Whitson. You can do it too.

[@dennisbrooks8566]

Brilliant!! Reminds me of the scene in the movie Contact .

[@rahilkiani]

Bet he was happy for getting that, congrats on a nice catch.

[@jhoodfysh]

Great story, thanks for the smile!!

[@miken6imy]

Cool contact Isabella and Kjell!

[@LoochMindReader]

Love this!!

[@fishgodeep204]

Your mum and dad must be so proud 😆 🤣 😂

[@freshcupofbleach6248]

Dude my face hurts from smiling

[@philkennedy342]

Congratulations brilliant story Am a radio amateur myself and enjoy all aspects of the the hobby including space comms via satellites she’s got a big thumbs up from me….

[@emiliobello2429]

I bet soon she will be a great astronaut

[@ericsparkman3645]

This guys good parent score is ridiculous

[@601salsa]

This is awesome!

[@ryanburks1314]

Bit of good news to start the day.

[@ksonko1]

Wow, I am completely speechless. My own daughter just turned 8. I can only imagine how much time and effort went into teaching her all that... I was nearly as surprised to find out she's from Broadstairs😎 Thanet getting some good publicity LMAO😹

[@ibuprofenPill]

You go Isabella!

[@arunasarkar6383]

Amazing 😀

[@kaiserflanderson2632]

This is awesome

[@DiamondDog1]

Oh my God...The film "Contact 1997" is becoming a true story based on this future 8yr old girl Isabella..who will grow up to become a Dr & Astronaut..keep reaching for the stars girl..you will eventually make that first deep space contact.

[@Andrew-Wong]

Wow, fantastic girl in the world!!

[@paulski6145]

How cool!

[@freshwater3158]

Excellent

[@DashParrOfficial]

I know at that age that father's button Phone locked and cannot be unlocked again. 😂

[@adyg6ad73]

Go go go Isabella!

[@techstyle123]

Me getting two paper cups ready and string

[@angelrace222]

The little girl is so cute.

[@rolfw2336]

Very cute!

[@niazkhan4009]

Amazing

[@jeffkablock3229]

atta girl the sky is the limit

[@zareenkhan5647]

Beautiful girl

[@thecat8927]

Get it guys the expirence is out of this world

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Reminds me of the scene in "Contact". 🙂 When Jenna Malone was pretty young! 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

[@catman8965]

I spend my time talking to myself. Sometimes an argument develops. 😁

[@TheTrailburner]

This girl is going to go far. I wonder if the movie "Contact" is a prediction about her future.

[@bigbilldoh]

Here's the negative side of this. I'm not sure today how this would apply, but back in the 80's, I lived in a city, 15 miles south of San Francisco. We had a antenna for TV reception. When a neighbor was on his ham radio, our TV reception was nill. Hopefully things are different today. Kudos for the young girl, cheers.

[@divakarhosamani2870]

You can see iss from anywhere. You can take photo too.

[@thebiggerbyte5991]

Isabella - you are SO COOL! :)

[@calon_sopir_trans_jogja]

You don't need to be an adult to become a radio amateur, even children can join amateurs

[@udkc]

I am a boy and I love space

[@SofiaPreCure]

Ooh! That's very cool 😁

[@fanaticforager6610]

🎼✨Satellite of L❤️VE 🎶

[@markyanthonyledda9618]

❤️❤️❤️

[@kolapudiindrakumar9488]

Isabella is so cute and sweet 😘

[@卢军宏台长心灵法-u3d]

Hardships make us diligent. How can one expect to make progress along the path of spiritual practice without diligence?

[@divakarhosamani2870]

For me even phone also a good radio station.

[@Meltdown555]

Nice one lucky girl

[@mohamedpatehbarry1827]

Wow how did she know these words 😂😂😅 wow

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

Brought up in a good care and surroundings 😊

[@xinpingdonohoe3978]

Kids aren't as stupid as people think.

[@ssuwandi3240]

Skipped her childhood. Mommy is busy shopping online.

[@M_SC]

Kids have the vocabulary of their parents

[@mohamedpatehbarry1827]

I see,to me girl children seem to be smarter at younger age,i don’t know where the distractions come in

[@danielillingworth8064]

Isabella sweet name

[@ErBimashThapa]

You bet

[@kingabaddonmusic]

Verily verily

[@Legend-vs6pm]

very good girl

[@jacktrotter7702]

Awesome 👍 kid, you'll be flying into space I'm sure 😃.

[@kasunchamara8864]

Isabella your is amazing girl.your future is NASA space scientists.my congratulations beautiful girls.Pls go-ahead 👍👍🙏🙏♥️🇱🇰

[@meejinhuang]

She's got a future with ESA or NASA.

[@elliecha4240]

Oh my! Dr Ellie in the making ! From Jodie Foster's CONTACT (1999)

[@mohamedpatehbarry1827]

A little girl of 8 just break a record,and i came in here to break a record by being the first to comment,seems like people re already living here and already copied their comments lol

[@daveis2gr8]

Dude she is gonna be on the ISS in the next 20 years watch.

[@jzero4813]

Eight-year-old girl's dad makes a radio call to the ISS. ftfy.

[@Awcator]

0:54 fly safe

[@aprilmarie7165]

Aw that’s so cute :)

[@agateslate7939]

Wait I've watched this on a movie kinda forget the name of the movie

[@potter5647]

Sir, Madam, may I talk to you?

[@agateslate7939]

@@potter5647 yess may I help you?

[@potter5647]

@@agateslate7939 I feel very confused about people around me, I feel very alone, however i feel like talking to people doesn't solve this feelings of loneliness very much

[@peterbarton9856]

@@agateslate7939 Why are you communicating with a scammer?

[@teggyegg]

Perhaps it was in Gravity? I remember a scene where she has a frustrating moment talking to some random not helpful person on earth.

[@MrMarshmelloBoi]

My gal is a legend.

[@janvangorp6918]

When there is ever a remake of the movie “contact” here you see the new Jodie Foster. For me, she has passed the audition gloriously...... oh yes,,,,,,,,, I am jealous.🤫