American builds DIY homemade radio and makes contact with astronaut aboard the ISS

Published on Sep 03, 2025 at 7:50 PM (UTC+4)
by Grace Donohoe

Last updated on Sep 05, 2025 at 7:45 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Grace Donohoe

This man managed to make contact with an astronaut aboard the ISS in an extraordinary turn of events.

It’s every space fan’s dream to talk to a real-life astronaut who has experienced life high up in the galaxy.

So, armed with a radio and a dream, this man did just that and was successful with his mission.

He managed to speak to Woody Hoburg and shared the thrill so other space enthusiasts could listen to the ISS resident, too, which you can catch at the top of the page.

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Beginning her career as a lifestyle reporter and social-media manager, Grace joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025. Since coming on board, she has thrown herself into the busy daily writing schedule. Her editorial sweet spots include writing about luxury properties and the quirky features inside them that the one percent are investing in, as well as groundbreaking advancements in space exploration.