ISS Daily Summary Report – 05/16/16

Rodent Research-3 (RR-3) Transfer and Grip Strength Operations: The crew transferred rodents from their habitats to the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) and successfully performed grip strength measurements on all 20 rodents. The crew also installed hardware and restocked supplies in the MSG to prepare for other RR-3 operations planned for the remainder of the week. The investigation studies the molecular and physical changes to the musculoskeletal system that happen in space. Results will expand scientists’ understanding of muscle atrophy and bone loss in space while testing an antibody that has been known to prevent muscle wasting in mice on Earth.

 

Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Airlock (JEMAL) NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer #7 (NRCSD 7) Deployment Operations: NRCSD 7 successful deployed the MinXSS and CADRE satellites from Silo 8 at 5:05 AM CDT and STMSat-1, NODeS 1, and NODeS 2 satellites from Silo 7 at 9:20 AM CDT today via ground commanding. Today completes the first of three consecutive days of deployment operations planned for the week. NRCSD 7 contains 17 satellites comprised of MinXSS, CADRE, STMSat-1, 2 NODes, 8 Doves, and 4 LEMUR satellites. The NRCSD is a commercially operated small satellite deployer from the ISS, maximizing full capabilities of each airlock cycle of deployments.

 

Station Support Computer (SSC) for Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) Laptop Preparation: The crew deployed the BEAM laptop that will be used to operate sensors in the BEAM module in Node 3. The laptop was configured to the Load Image Client (LIC) mode to prepare for upcoming BEAM operations.

 

Habitability Human Factors Directed Observations: The crew recorded and submitted a walk-through video documenting observations of an area or activity providing insight related to human factors and habitability. The investigation collects observations about the relationship between crew members and their environment on the ISS. Observations can help spacecraft designers understand how much habitable volume is required, and whether a mission’s duration impacts how much space crew members need.

 

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Suit Maintenance: The crew performed maintenance tasks on EMU 3003 and EMU 3010 including an EMU swap, water tank dump and fill, a loop scrub, a post-loop scrub water sample, and an EMU conductivity test.  Forward work includes additional cooling loop maintenance and EMU dryout.

 

Treadmill 2 (T2) Graphic Interface Unit (GUI) Software Issues: Last Thursday, the crew reported several issues with the T2 Graphic User Interface (GUI) software which was updated on May 4.  A FIT was held and recommended software configuration changes to work around the issues.  Parameters in the software were updated on Friday afternoon to disable nuisance warning messages and minimize the slowing and/or stopping of the T2 caused by Command and Logic Unit (CLU) to GUI communication issues. Since the software updates were implemented, initial crew feedback has been positive.

 

Urine Processor Assembly (UPA) Status: During a process cycle on Thursday night, the stationary bowl temperature in the Distillate Assembly (DA) dropped enough to activate thermostatically-controlled heaters which caused the condenser pressure to increase. The UPA was taken to standby. Due to continued concerns regarding elevated conductivity and precipitation events, a FIT was held and one of the recommendations was to R&R the brine filter which was completed today.  The UPA will remain down and the Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) will remain configured to internal EDV. An Advanced Recycle Filter Tank Assembly (ARFTA) R&R as well as conversion of the WHC to alternate pretreat have been planned for tomorrow.

 

Today’s Planned Activities
All activities were completed unless otherwise noted.

  • JEMRMS RLT2 Activation
  • Extension of Slide Table in JEMAL and Opening Outer Hatch
  • CORRECTSIYA. Logging Liquid and Food (Medication) Intake / r/g 2241
  • On MCC Go Regeneration of БМП Ф1 Micropurification Cartridge (start)
  • EMU backpack replacement
  • JEMRMS Releasing SAM Latching Arm to prepare Small Satellite Orbital Deployer
  • Rodent Research (RR) Node 2 Camcorder Settings Adjustment
  • Auxiliary Laptop Anti-Virus Update / r/g 8247
  • PILOT-T. Preparation for the experiment.r/g 2236
  • HABIT Preparing for the experiment
  • Progress 431 (DC1) Stowage and IMS Ops / r/g 2234
  • COL HD VCA1 Camera Assembly Activation in High Definition Mode
  • Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Full Water Tank Dump and Fill
  • ARED Flywheel Cylinder Evacuation
  • Progress 432 (Aft) Transfers and IMS Ops (to provide access to АСН-К hardware) / r/g 1812
  • PPS2 Outlet switch ON
  • PILOT-T. Experiment Ops r/g 2236
  • KUB6  Centrifuge Check after Installation
  • SPHEROIDS Disconnect and Stow KUB6
  • Start EMU cooling loop scrub
  • Retracting Slide Table in JEMAL and closing Outer Hatch
  • PPS1 Outlet switch ON
  • KUB5. Centrifuge Check
  • SPHEROIDS Disconnect and Stow KUB5
  • COL High Definition Video Camera Assembly 1 Switch to SD Mode
  • CubeSat Deployment Photos
  • Rodent Research Animal transfer to MSG and back
  • DAN. Experiment Ops r/g 0119
  • DAN. Experiment Operator Assistance / r/g 0119
  • Rodent Research (RR) Measurement Ops
  • Rodent Research Animal transfer to MSG and back
  • Rodent Research (RR) Measurement Ops
  • EMU Cooling Loop Scrub Terminate
  • EMU Conductivity Test
  • Rodent Research Animal transfer to MSG and back
  • HABIT Procedure Review
  • CORRECTSIYA. Logging Liquid and Food (Medication) Intake / r/g 2241
  • SM Ventilation Subsystem Preventive Maintenance. Group C
  • Brine/urine transfer from EDV-U to Progress 432 (SM Aft) Rodnik H2O Tank1 / r/g 2232
  • BRI data download to RSS1 laptop / r/g 2052
  • Replacement of urine receptacle (МП) and filter-insert (Ф-В) in АСУ
  • [АСУ] Activation after replacement / Life Support System СОЖ
  • RED Dragon Camera Setup to support CubeSat Ops
  • SSC for BEAM Laptop Deploy
  • Rodent Research Rodent Research CASIS Setup
  • CubeSat Deployment Photos
  • Maintenance Closures of Vozdukh Valves
  • RED Dragon camera power OFF.
  • EMU Cooling Loop Post Scrub Reconfig
  • PILOT-T. Experiment Ops r/g 2237
  • SSC for BEAM Laptop  Load Image Client (LIC) mode
  • ARED pin search
  • Sprint Exercise Optional
  • ARED pin R&R
  • СОЖ Maintenance
  • WRM – condensate transfer (init)
  • UPA Brine Filter Gather
  • PILOT-T. Closeout Ops r/g 2237
  • UPA Brine Filter R&R
  • ECLSS – Recycle Tank R&R
  • IMS Delta File Prep
  • EMU Reconfiguration
  • IMMUNO. Preparing Saliva-Immuno Kit for the experiment / r/g 2238
  • WRM – condensate transfer (term)
  • URISYS Hardware Setup r/g 2235
  • EMU Long Dryout
  • Stow Syringes used in Н2О Conductivity Test
  • Exercise Data Downlink via OCA
  • On MCC Go БМП Ф1 Absorption Cartridge Regeneration (end)
  • Preparing for Antivirus scan on Auxiliary Computer Laptops / r/g 8247
  • CORRECTSIYA. Logging Liquid and Food (Medication) Intake / r/g 2241

 

Completed Task List Items

  • ESA PAO Couture recording
  • ESA PAO Pioneer recording
  • EVA tool stow [Active]
  • EPO-GV student questions part 1

 

Ground Activities

All activities were completed unless otherwise noted.

  • EMU loop scrub support
  • CubeSat deploy
  • RR support
  • Nominal ground commanding

 

Three-Day Look Ahead:

Tuesday, 05/17: RR, THC IMV flow measure, camera setup for NanoRacks Cubesat deployer, Circadian Rhythms

Wednesday, 05/18: RR, WHC hardware gather/pre-treat tank R&R, NRCSD Cubesat deploy

Thursday, 05/19: RR, Sprint Ultrasound, Circadian Rhythms

 

QUICK ISS Status – Environmental Control Group:

                              Component Status
Elektron On
Vozdukh Manual
[СКВ] 1 – SM Air Conditioner System (“SKV1”) On
[СКВ] 2 – SM Air Conditioner System (“SKV2”) Off
Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Lab Standby
Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Node 3 Operate
Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Lab Idle
Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Node 3 Operate
Oxygen Generation Assembly (OGA) Process
Urine Processing Assembly (UPA) Standby
Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Lab Off
Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Node 3 Full Up