Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) Fastener Coating and Configuration Change: The CBEF Micro-G configuration was changed to support the Mouse Epigenetics experiment and the fasteners inside the CBEF were coated with material to prevent corrosion. The CBEF is a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) subrack facility located in the Saibo (living cell) Experiment Rack. It is used in various life science experiments, such as cultivating cells and plants in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) and consists of an incubator and control equipment for control and communications.
Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Airlock (JEMAL) Exposed Experiment Handrail Attachment Mechanism (ExHAM) #1-2 Operations: Robotics Ground Controllers used the JEM Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS) Small Fine Arm (SFA) to retrieve ExHAM #1-2. ExHAM #1-2 is the first return and sample exchange mission of the 1-year exposed ExHAM#1, and currently contains 17 samples, 14 of which will be returned on SpX-9. ExHAM is a cuboid mechanism equipped with a fixture on the upper surface for grappling by the JEMRMS SFA and has components on the under surface for attaching the ExHAM to the handrail on the Exposed Facility.
ReEntry Breakup Recorder – Wireless (REBR-W) OA-6 Activation and Installation: The crew activated and installed the REBR-W, remote sensor units 1 – 4 and the acoustic sensor. REBR is a cost-effective system that rides a re-entering space vehicle, records data during the re-entry and breakup of the vehicle, and returns the data for analysis. Understanding how vehicles behave during atmospheric reentry gives future spacecraft developers unique information that can enhance design efficiencies and safety.
Environmental Health System (EHS) Microbial Air and Surface Sampling: The crew took surface and air samples for microbial analysis using the Microbial Air Sampler (MAS) with Petri Dishes. The EHS monitors the atmosphere for gaseous contaminants (i.e., from nonmetallic materials off-gassing, combustion products, and propellants), microbial contaminants (i.e., from crewmembers and Station activities), water quality, acoustics, and radiation levels.
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 International Space Station. 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.
Crew Quarters (CQ) Deck Cleaning: The crew removed and temporarily stowed all applicable panels from the CQ and cleaned the intake and exhaust ducts, fans and airflow sensors. They reported there was no significant dust buildup.
Cygnus Departure Prep: In preparation for Cygnus unberth and departure, the crew installed the Air Revitalization System (ARS), de-routed the Intermodule Ventilation (IMV) duct, removed handrails and completed radial port closeout and closed the hatch. They installed N1 Nadir Control Panel Assembly (CPA) and configured Cygnus/N1 vestibule for de-mate. They also relocated the Portable Computer System and cables from the N2 Utility Outlet Panel (UOP) to the Cupola UOP which will provide command redundancy during departure operations. Unberth is scheduled for tomorrow at 6:30AM CDT with release at 8:30 CDT.
Water Processor Assembly (WPA) Process Fault and Waste Water Quantity Tank Decrease – Last night the WPA shut down due to an internal fault. The previous ocurrence of this fault was recovered with a WPA power cycle. During data review following the fault, an unrelated and unexpected drop in the waste water quantity was found. WPA remained in standby overnight. This morning ground teams determined that the waste water quantity drop is consistent with air in the system. Following a crew-actuated purge, ground controllers will command WPA back to process following the next Urine Processor Assembly (UPA) process run tonight.
Today’s Planned Activities
All activities were completed unless otherwise noted.
- HRF. Blood Samples Collection and Preparation for Stowage
- RSS1,2 Reboot / r/g 1460
- HRF. Insertion of Samples into MELFI
- PK4. Monitor Installation
- Filling In (Degassing) of EDV (KOV) for Elektron or EDV-SV
- Antivirus Software Update on [ВКС] Laptops / r/g 8247
- Cygnus. PROX Power On
- Charging of the First Set of GoPro HERO3 Batteries from Soyuz 719 (start)
- CBEF Reconfiguration
- Reentry Breakup Recorder (REBR), Motion Sensor and Acoustic Sensor Activation
- Transfer of Equipment to Soyuz 719 (MRM1) for Removal / r/g 2446
- UDOD. Experiment Operations with DYKHANIYE-1 and SPRUT-2 Set r/g 2504
- Cable Installation in JEMRMS Bus Monitor
- СОЖ Maintenance
- CBEF. Fastener Coating
- Inflight Maintenance. CQ Cleaning
- UDOD. Photography during the Experiment / r/g 2503
- BIOME Questionnaire
- Crew Departure Preparations for Return to Earth
- Node 1 Nadir CBM Controller Panel Assembly (CPA) Gather
- ISS Ham Video deactivation
- ECLSS. Filling in urine processing tank. Part 3.
- HABIT. Experiment Procedure Review
- Charging of the First Set of GoPro HERO3 Batteries from Soyuz 719 (end)
- Preventive Maintenance of the Sealing Mechanism of MRM1 АСП Hatch and Soyuz 719
- Egress from Cygnus
- LBNP Training Assistance/ r/g 2496
- CALCIUM. Session 9 of the Experiment / r/g 2502
- LBNP Training (PRELIMINARY) r/g 2496
- JEMRMS. RLT2 Activation
- JEMAL. Slide Table extension to JEF side
- Cygnus/Node 1 Vestibule Config for Unberthing
- Robotic Workstation (RWS) Setup
- Transfer of Equipment to Progress 431 (DC1) for Removal. IMS Update / r/g 2435
- DUBRAVA. Observation and Photography with VSS Hardware / r/g 2514
- Charging of the Second Set of GoPro HERO3 Batteries from Soyuz 719 (end)
- Crew Departure Preparations for Return to Earth
- GoPro HERO3 Camcorders Preparation and Setup for Soyuz 719 Descent
- Node 1 Nadir CBM Control Panel Assembly (CPA) Installation
- PILOT-T. Experiment Session r/g 2507
- HAM Radio Session from Columbus
- PK4. Monitor Checkout
- IMS Delta File Prep
- PCS installation
- PK4. Hardware Setup and Report on Chamber Pressure
- Cygnus/Node 1 Vestibule Config for Unberthing
- JEMAL. Slide Table Retraction
- Crew Departure Preparations for Return to Earth
- JEMRMS Arm Bus Monitor (end)
- JEMRMS. Hardware Deactivation
- Vestibule Depressurization Equipment Gather
- Vestibule Outfitting Kit (VOK) Restow
- BIOME. Preparation for Samples Collection
- Video Greetings / r/g 2515
- Downlink of Physical Exercise Data via OCA
- RELAKSATSIYA. Battery Charge for the Experiment (start) / r/g 0167
- Deploy CDM in Crew Quarters
Completed Task List Items
- iPAD cert update [Active]
Ground Activities
All activities were completed unless otherwise noted.
- Cygnus departure prep
- CQ deck cleaning
- ExHAM retrieval
- Nominal ground commanding
Three-Day Look Ahead:
Tuesday, 06/14: Cygnus departure, OGS internal ACTEX R&R, crew departure prep
Wednesday, 06/15: EVA loop scrub/water conductivity test, 45S transfer, RAM retrieve, crew departure prep, Soyuz OBT
Thursday, 06/16: JEM stowage wire kit install, Emergency R&R review, Neuro Mapping
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 |