ISS Daily Summary Report – 05/19/16

Rodent Research-3 (RR-3) Operations: The crew has completed operations on 15 rodents. They are scheduled to perform operations on 5 rodents today and 5 more tomorrow which will conclude this session of RR activities.  The crew will perform bone densitometry measurements and then transfer the rodents to the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) for sample processing. This investigation studies the molecular and physical changes to the musculoskeletal system that occur 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.

 

Sprint Ultrasound 2 Operations: The crew set up a camera and video, configured Ultrasound 2, placed reference marks on the calf and thigh of the right leg, donned Sprint (Integrated Resistance and Aerobic Training Study) thigh and calf guides, and performed thigh and calf ultrasound scans with guidance from the Sprint ground team. Ultrasound scans are used to evaluate spaceflight-induced changes in the muscle volume. The Sprint investigation evaluates the use of high intensity, low volume exercise training to minimize loss of muscle, bone, and cardiovascular function in ISS crewmembers during long-duration missions.

 

Thermolab Deinstrumentation for Circadian Rhythms: Following completion of a 36-hour measurement, the crew removed the double sensors and the Thermolab Unit before cleaning and stowing the equipment for European Space Agency’s (ESA’s) Circadian Rhythm experiment. The objective of the experiment is to get a better understanding of alterations in circadian rhythms in humans during long-term space flights. Such knowledge will provide important insights into the adaptations of the human autonomic nervous system in space over time as well as significant practical implications by helping to improve physical exercise, rest and work shifts and ensuring adequate workplace illumination.

 

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 Habitability investigation collects observations about the relationship between crew members and their environment on the ISS. Observations will help spacecraft designers understand how much habitable volume is required, and whether a mission’s duration impacts how much space crew members need.

 

Urine Processing Assembly (UPA) Status: Yesterday, 2 attempts to start the Distillation Assembly (DA) faulted out due to DA belt slippage. A subsequent attempt resulted in completion of a successful UPA process run. Another process run is now in progress.

 

Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Status: Following yesterday’s crew report of a loud noise during cable exercise, the ARED remains no-go for cable exercise but is go for bar exercise. Engineering teams met today and will recommend actions to restore full functionality.

 

Mobile Servicing System (MSS) Operations: Later today Robotics ground controllers will use the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) to unstow the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) and perform a video survey of the RapidScat payload.

 

Cygnus Cargo Transfer Status: The crew has completed approximately 26 hours of cargo transfer with approximately 21.5 hours remaining to be completed.

 

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

  • NEUROIMMUNITET. Saliva Sampling.  Stress-Test (Session 1) r/g 2294
  • SPLANH. Preparation and Initiate EGEG Recording r/g 2288
  • CORRECTSIYA. NEUROIMMUNITET. Blood Sample / r/g 2294
  • USND2 Hardware Activation
  • NEUROIMMUNITET. Venous blood sample processing (smear) r/g 2294
  • CORRECTSIYA. NEUROIMMUNITET. Venous blood sample processing r/g 2294
  • CORRECTSIYA. NEUROIMMUNITET. Handover to USOS for MELFI Insertion / r/g 2294
  • RUEXP  Blood Sample Insertion into MELFI
  • CORRECTSIYA. NEUROIMMUNITET. Closeout Ops / r/g 2294
  • SPRINT Ultrasound Scan Operations
  • Monitoring Progress 432 (Aft) АСН-К exchange from the Laptop during the test / r/g 2272
  • SPRINT Assistance for the test
  • Rodent Research (RR) Node 2 Camcorder Settings Adjustment
  • CORRECTSIYA. Logging Liquid and Food (Medication) Intake / r/g 2291
  • Circadian Rhythms Thermolab Deinstrumentation
  • CIR Hardware Setup
  • Soyuz 719 IRIDIUM phone charge, setup, start charge
  • Rodent Research Animal transfer to MSG and back
  • High Definition (HD) Config JEM Setup
  • Rodent Research Rodent Dissection and Bone Densitometer Ops
  • Soyuz 719 IRIDIUM phone charge, battery charge status
  • Rodent Research Refrigerated Centrifuge Adjustment
  • Soyuz 719 IRIDIUM phone charge, terminate charge
  • Rodent Research (RR) Bone Densitometer Scan
  • Crew Prep for PAO/ r/g 2293
  • Rodent Research MELFI Sample Insertion
  • TV Session with Ivanovo Schoolchildren r/g 2293
  • Rodent Research (RR) Bone Densitometer Scan
  • Rodent Research MELFI Sample Insertion
  • Rodent Research Refrigerated Centrifuge Configuration
  • BRI data download to RSS1 laptop / r/g 2052
  • Rodent Research Rodent Dissection and Bone Densitometer Ops
  • Soyus 720 IRIDIUM phone charge, start charge
  • Monitoring Progress 432 (Aft) АСН-К exchange on the Laptop during the test / r/g 2272
  • Soyuz 720 IRIDIUM phone charge, battery charge status
  • SPLANH. Termination of EGEG Recording and Closeout Ops r/g 2288
  • Soyuz 720 IRIDIUM Phone charge, terminate charge, teardown the setup, closeout ops
  • WRS. Recycle Tank Fill from EDV
  • Installation of METEOR flashcard drive
  • SPLANH. Photography of the Experiment Ops / r/g 2289
  • Rodent Research Closeout Ops
  • Rodent Research MELFI Sample Insertion
  • USND2 Hardware Deactivation
  • NEUROIMMUNITET. Psychological Testing / r/g 2294
  • Cygnus Cargo Operations
  • ESA Weekly Crew Conference
  • NEUROIMMUNITET. Hair Sample / r/g 2294
  • Circadian Rhythms, Data Downlink
  • Circadian Rhythms, Close-out Ops and Stowage
  • On-orbit hearing assessment using EARQ
  • Soyuz 720 Kazbek Fit Check
  • Rodent Research Animal transfer to MSG and back
  • СОЖ Maintenance
  • CORRECTSIYA. Logging Liquid and Food (Medication) Intake / r/g 2291
  • Monitoring Progress 432 (Aft) АСН-К exchange on the Laptop during the test  r/g 2272
  • Rodent Research Rodent Dissection and Bone Densitometer Ops
  • Rodent Research (RR) Bone Densitometer Scan
  • OTKLIK. Sensor functional test and point of impact coordinate accuracy check r/g 2281
  • Rodent Research MELFI Sample Insertion
  • WRS, Recycle Tank Fill from EDV
  • Rodent Research (RR) Bone Densitometer Scan
  • IMS Delta File Prep
  • Food Frequency Questionnaire
  • Rodent Research MELFI Sample Insertion
  • PAO Hardware Setup
  • Rodent Research (RR) Bone Densitometer Scan
  • Crew Prep for PAO
  • Rodent Research MELFI Sample Insertion
  • PAO Event
  • Rodent Research Refrigerated Centrifuge Configuration
  • Rodent ResearchRodent Dissection and Bone Densitometer Ops
  • Cygnus Cargo Operations
  • Rodent Research Animal transfer to MSG and back
  • Rodent Research Closeout Ops
  • Cygnus Transfers Tagup
  • CORRECTSIYA. NEUROIMMUNITET. Experiment setup / r/g 2295
  • Monitoring Progress 432 (Aft) АСН-К exchange on the Laptop during the test / r/g 2272
  • In Flight Maintenance (IFM) Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Full Fill
  • Rodent Research MELFI Sample Insertion
  • On-orbit hearing assessment using EARQ
  • Preparing for Troubleshooting FGB Power Supply System and СУБК devices r/g 2279, 2280
  • On-orbit hearing assessment using EARQ
  • WHC Fill
  • Habitability P/L  Overview Video, Subject
  • NEUROIMMUNITET. Saliva Test / r/g 2294
  • Flight Director / ISS Crew Tagup
  • Crew conference with Astronaut Office
  • Daily Planning Conference (S-band)
  • NEUROIMMUNITET. End of ECG Recording. Close-out Ops, Data Downlink / r/g 2294
  • CORRECTSIYA. Logging Liquid and Food (Medication) Intake / r/g 2291
  • NEUROIMMUNITET. Saliva Collection / r/g 2292
  • NEUROIMMUNITET. Starting 24-hr ECG Recording r/g 2292
  • NEUROIMMUNITET. Stress-Test (Session 2) / r/g 2294
  • Monitoring Progress 432 (Aft) АСН-К exchange on the Laptop during the test / r/g 2272

 

Completed Task List Items

  • WHC EDV-Y R&R
  • EVA tool stow
  • CCE-Superbowl downlink msg [Active]

 

Ground Activities

All activities were completed unless otherwise noted.

  • RR ops
  • RapidScat survey
  • Nominal ground commanding

 

Three-Day Look Ahead:

Friday, 05/20: RR, Emergency book update, Cygnus cargo ops

Saturday, 05/21: Crew off duty

Sunday, 05/22: Crew off duty

 

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