ISS Daily Summary Report – 06/28/16

3D Printing in Zero-G Experiment Setup: Today, the crew set up the 3D Printer in the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) work volume.  The payload ground team remotely operated the device to produce two 3D printed test coupons, and the crew removed and stowed each of them. The 3D Printing In Zero-G experiment demonstrates that a 3D printer works normally in space. In general, a 3D printer extrudes streams of heated plastic, metal or other material, building layer on top of layer to create 3 dimensional objects. Testing a 3D printer using relatively low-temperature plastic feedstock on the ISS is the first step toward establishing an on-demand machine shop in space, a critical enabling component for deep-space crewed missions and in-space manufacturing.

Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Airlock (JEM A/L) Operations: In preparation for tomorrow’s EXHAM installation on the JEM Exposed Facility (JEF) the JEM A/L was depressurized and the crew performed a leak check and vented residual air. When venting was complete, the vent valve and JEM A/L backup manual valve were closed.

Habitability Human Factors Directed Observations: The crew completed a session of the Habitability experiment by recording and submitting 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 can help spacecraft designers understand how much habitable volume is required, and whether a mission’s duration impacts how much space crew members need.

Health Maintenance System (HMS) Crew Medical Officer (CMO) Training: The crew completed this refresher course on some of the equipment and procedures taught in the CMO classes covering crew illness and/or injury. Lessons include text, pictures and video detailing previously learned medical procedures and hardware.

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

  • Verification of anti-virus scan results on Auxiliary Computer System [ВКС] laptops / r/g 8247
  • Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) Activation of MSG glove box
  • On MCC GO Regeneration of БМП Ф2 Micropurification Cartridge (start)
  • JEM A/L Depress and Vent
  • TM750 Camcorder Battery Operation Checkout 
  • VIZIR. Measuring SM panels 114, 116 / r/g 2655
  • Activation of Progress 431 (DC1), Air Duct Removal / IRS Activation/Deactivation
  • ARED exercise video setup
  • 3D Printing in Zero-G Payload Overview
  • On MCC GO Removal of ССВП Quick-Disconnect screw clamps from DC1 side and video of DC1- Progress 431 interface
  • 3D Printing in Zero-G Hardware Gather
  • DC1-Progress 431 Hatch Closure / IRS Activation/Deactivation 
  • Cleaning FGB Gas-Liquid Heat Exchanger (ГЖТ) Detachable Screens 1, 2, 3
  • On MCC GO DC1-СУ and СУ- Progress 431 Hatch Leak Check / IRS Activation/Deactivation
  • 3DP Hardware Setup
  • Scheduled monthly maintenance of Central Post Laptop. Laptop Log-File Downlink r/g 1888
  • OTKLIK. Hardware Monitoring / r/g 1588
  • Vacuum Cleaning of ВД1 and ВД2 air ducts in DC1
  • Photo/TV Camcorder Setup Verification
  • URAGAN. Observation and Photography using VSS / r/g 2658
  • JEMAL Verifying depressurization complete
  • JEM Airlock Depressurization and Vent Confirmation
  • ALGOMETRIA. Experiment Ops / r/g 2386
  • Soyuz 720 Samsung Tablet Recharge – initiate
  • ALGOMETRIA. Experiment Ops / r/g 2385
  • Filling EDV (KVO) for Elektron r/g 2660
  • 3DP Printed Coupon Removal and Stowage
  • Crew Onboard Training (OBT) Self-Assessment Questionnaire
  • TEPC Transfer
  • СОЖ Maintenance
  • WRS Water Sample Analysis
  • Crew Onboard Training (OBT) Self-Assessment Questionnaire
  • Photo/TV Camcorder Setup Verification
  • HABIT Preparing for the experiment
  • 3DP Printed Coupon Removal and Stowage
  • Soyuz 720 Samsung tablet charge, end
  • IMS Delta File Prep
  • Photo/TV Camcorder Setup Verification
  • CONTENT. Experiment Ops / r/g 2656
  • FGB ЦВ1 Fan Grille Cleaning / Ventilation and Air Conditioning System
  • ARED Exercise Video Equipment Stowage
  • Evening Work Prep
  • CONTENT. Experiment Ops / r/g 2657
  • TOCA Data Recording
  • On MCC GO БМП Ф2 Absorption Cartridge Regeneration (end)

Completed Task List Items

  • None

 Ground Activities
All activities were completed unless otherwise noted.

  • JEM A/L depress
  • Nominal ground commanding

 Three-Day Look Ahead:

  • Wednesday, 06/29: CBEF Incubator Unit cleaning, Mouse habitat IU installation, MSPR VRU SSD replacement
  • Thursday, 06/30: SPHERES Docking Port test/maintenance run
  • Friday, 07/01: 3D Printer Coupon prints and retrievals, ARED quarterly maintenance, T2 acoustic blanket install & SLM measurements

QUICK ISS Status – Environmental Control Group:

                              Component

Status

Elektron

On

Vozdukh

Manual

[СКВ] 1 – SM Air Conditioner System (“SKV1”)

Off

[СКВ] 2 – SM Air Conditioner System (“SKV2”)

On

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