The Expedition 56 crew members researched microbes and plants today and conducted more eye exams to benefit future space residents as well as people on Earth. The Cygnus space freighter continues to be packed for its release in July as robotics controllers get ready to inspect the vehicle.
NASA astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor stowed genetically modified microbes in a science freezer that will be analyzed for their ability to compete with petrochemical production processes on Earth. Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold, also from NASA, thinned plants for the Plant Habitat-1 experiment that is comparing plants grown in microgravity to those grown on Earth.
Arnold and Auñón-Chancellor later joined Commander Drew Feustel for more eye checks. The trio used optical coherence tomography to capture 2D and 3D imagery of the eye to help doctors understand how living in space affects eyesight.
European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst was packing Cygnus with trash and old gear today ahead of its July 15 release.
What would he do if he wanted to go to the bathroom?
Do you remove the space suit?
Or is it using a special technique for disposal of waste in space, such as the use of a single-direction valve that is produced without the need to take off the space suit ?
The spacesuit has a diaper in case the an astronauts need to use the restroom during a spacewalk.
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Just how does the ISS crew keep the habitat clean?
The astronauts clean the space station everyday but focus on different tasks on different days. Tasks include cleaning fans and filters for dust and wiping surfaces with a microbe cleaner. The crew will also clean their sleep quarters and stow trash inside cargo ships.