72 Progress (72P) Launch/Dock: 72P launched today from the Baikonur Cosmodrome at 6:01 AM CT. Following a 2-orbit rendezvous, the vehicle successfully docked to the ISS at 9:27 AM CT. This vehicle brought two key components: a power cable and the Bartolomeo Trunnion Slip of Prevention devices, to ISS in support of Monday’s planned Extravehicular Activity (EVA).
The ISS Experience: The crew replaced the solid state drives that stores the saved recording files. The ISS Experience creates a virtual reality film documenting daily life aboard the ISS. The 8 to 10 minute videos created from footage taken during the six-month investigation cover different aspects of crew life, execution of science aboard the ISS, and the international partnerships involved. The ISS Experience uses a Z-CAM V1 Pro Cinematic Virtual Reality (VR) 360-degree camera with nine 190° fisheye lenses.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Protein Crystallization Growth (JAXA-PCG): The crew inserted the JAXA PCG 16 sample into the FROST 2 refrigerator unit. The objective of the JAXA PCG investigation is to grow high quality protein crystals in microgravity.
Extravehicular Activity (EVA) #54 Preparations: In preparation for Monday’s planned Truss Jumper EVA, the crew completed the following activities today:
- Equipment Lock preparations.
- EMU Cuff Checklist Printing
- Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) 3006 On-Orbit Fit Check Verification (OFV).
- EVA camera setup
During the OFV, the crew donned their EMUs to ensure a proper fit before the upcoming EVA. Since each EMU contains exchangeable components, allowing each astronaut to adjust EMU fit to their individual preference, it is important to ensure the EMU fits as expected before they crew egress ISS.
Russian Audio Interface Unit (RAIU) 3 Removal: The crew removed RAIU-3 from the Node 3 Overhead 5 (NOD3O5) Rack to access the associated Address Connector. In order to support redundant communications between the Russian Segment and future US Crewed Vehicles, this Address Connector will be needed to complete installation of a communications cable later this year. Since RAIU-3 is not currently in use, it will be stowed as a spare.
Space Integrated Global Inertial Navigation System (SIGI) 2 Remove and Replace (R&R): The crew R&Rd SIGI-2 yesterday to recover additional, unused sensors in the Orbital Replacement Unit (ORU) for data gathering purposes. The new SIGI-2 failed its Built-in-Tests (BIT) during checkout, however, and experts have declared it failed. The crew was directed to re-install the old SIGI-2 earlier this morning and, after a successful activation and checkout, the unit is now providing good data to ISS systems.
Eye Exams: The US crew completed routine Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) eye exams. OCT is an imaging technique analogous to ultrasound imaging that uses light instead of sound to capture micrometer-resolution, two- and three-dimensional images of tissue; In this case, the objects of interest are the crewmember’s eyes. Eye exams are performed regularly onboard in order to monitor crewmembers eye health. Eyesight is one of the many aspects of the human body that is affected by long-duration stays in a microgravity environment.
Completed Task List Activities:
- Veggie03 plant check/watering
- ESA QD pantry audit
Ground Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.
- 72P launch/dock support
- JEMAL depress
- EMU fit check support
Friday, 4/5:
Payloads
- BCM Post sleep questionnaires (NASA)
- FIRR/LMM vacuum setup and Cleanup Review (NASA)
- Lab bacteria Filter Clean (NASA)
- ISS Experience log Recording(NASA)
- MELFI 2 dewar 3 cleanup
- Standard measure Post Sleep Questionnaire (NASA)
Systems
- EVA prep
- JEM IMV stbd fwd fan and IMV grille cleaning
- MELFI 2 Dewar cleaning
Saturday, 4/6:
Payloads
- VEG-03 Plant Harvest (NASA)
- Probiotics Fecal collection (JAXA)
Systems
- Housekeeping
Sunday, 4/7:
Payloads
- VEG-03 Plant Harvest (NASA)
- Probiotics Fecal collection (JAXA)
Systems
- EVA tool audit, Equipment Lock prep, procedures review
Today’s Planned Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.
- In Flight Maintenance (IFM) Global Positioning System (GPS) 2 R&R
- JEM Airlock Depressurization
- Max Cycle Ergometer w/ Vibration Isolation & Stabilization (CEVIS) Portable PFS Partial Set Up
- JEMRMS Backup Controller (BUC) Power On
- Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Equipment Lock Preparation Part 1C
- Battery Stowage Assembly (BSA) Operation Initiation
- СОЖ maintenance
- Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (RGN) Wastewater Storage Tank Assembly (WSTA) Fill
- Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) On-orbit Fitcheck Verification (OFV) Intravehicular (IV)
- Max Cycle Ergometer w/Vibration Isolation & Stabilization (CEVIS) Portable PFS Power Up
- In Flight Maintenance (IFM) Treadmill 2 (T2) Avionics Rack 2 Prep
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) ISS Food Intake Tracker (ISS FIT)
- Environmental Health System (EHS) – Coliform Water Sample Analysis 44 +/- 4 hours post processing
- Photo TV EVA Go Pro Battery Charging
- ISS HAM Radio Power Down in Columbus
- ISS HAM Radio Power Down in Service Module
- Max Cycle Ergometer w/Vibration Isolation & Stabilization (CEVIS) Portable PFS Subject
- In Flight Maintenance (IFM) Russian Audio Interface Unit (RAIU-3) Removal
- In Flight Maintenance (IFM) T2/AV-2 Rack Nominal Config
- Max Cycle Ergometer w/Vibration Isolation & Stabilization (CEVIS) Portable PFS Partial Stow
- USOS Window Shutter Close
- Verifying cover closure on SM windows 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14. Note 13
- JEM Airlock Vent
- Lighting Effects Visual Performance Tests Light Setting
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) ISS Food Intake Tracker (ISS FIT)
- MPEG2 Multicast Test via Ku-band (Activation/Deactivation of TV data and MPEG2 Multicast controls).
- In Flight Maintenance (IFM) Russian Audio Interface Unit (RAIU-3) Stow
- Docking preparation to ТГК 72P
- Extra-Vehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Simplified Aid For EVA Rescue (SAFER) Practice [Deferred]
- Progress 441 Docking to DC1
- JEMRMS BUC Power Off
- JEM Airlock Vent Confirmation
- Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (RGN) Wastewater Storage Tank Assembly (WSTA) Fill
- Activation of MPEG2 Multicast TV Monitoring Equipment
- Progress 441 Docking to DC1
- On MCC GO Activation of MPEG2 Multicast Recording Mode on SSC Central Post
- Progress 441 Docking to DC1
- Photo TV Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) Camera Turnaround
- Rodent Research Lab Camcorder Video Setup
- Closing Applications and Downlink of MPEG2 Multicast Video via OCA
- Water Recovery Management (WRM) Condensate Pumping Initiation
- Inventory Management System (IMS) Conference
- Acoustic Monitor Data Transfer and Stow
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) ISS Food Intake Tracker (ISS FIT)
- Actiwatch Plus HRF Rack 1 Setup
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) OCT2 Setup
- ISS HAM Radio Power Up
- Photo TV GoPro Setup
- ISS Experience Solid State Drive Changeout
- On MCC GO Progress 441 / DC1 Interface Leak Check
- Handover. Leak Check, Hatch Opening, Installation of Quick Release Screw Clamps (ЗВБ)
- Battery Stowage Assembly (BSA) Operation Termination
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) OCT2 Prep
- DC1-[СУ] Transfer Hatch Opening
- On MCC Go Opening of Progress-[СУ] Transfer Hatch
- Actiwatch Plus HRF Rack 1 Stow
- On MCC Go Installation of Quick-Release Screw Clamps on DC1 side
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) – OCT2 Exam – Operator
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) OCT2 Exam – Subject
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) OCT2 Prep
- Collect Progress 441 Air Samples Using АК-1М Sampler
- Progress 441 Deactivation, Air Duct Installation
- VOZDUKH Atmosphere Revitalization Subsystem [СОА] Mode Change
- Evening Preparation Work
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) – OCT2 Exam – Operator
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) OCT2 Exam – Subject
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) OCT2 Stow
- USOS Window Shutter Close
- Countermeasures System (CMS) Max Cycle Ergometer w/Vibration Isolation & Stabilization (CEVIS) Portable PFS Conclude
- KRISTALLIZATOR. PCG Transfer from Progress, Inspection, and Handover to USOS
- XF305 Camcorder Setup
- KRISTALLIZATOR. Photo of PCG Kits Handover
- JAXA PCG Sample Transfer
- JAXA PCG Sample Insertion
- CONSTANTA-2. BIOPLENKA. MICROVIR. Kit transfer from Progress and Setup in ТБУ-В No.05
- PRODUTSENT. Hardware transfer from Progress and Setup in ТБУ-В No.04 at +29°С deg C
- Standard Measures Pre-sleep Questionnaire
- PRODUTSENT. Photography
- Behavioral Core Measures Team Measures Questionnaire
- Behavioral Core Measures Profile of Mood States Questionnaire