ISS Daily Summary Report – 5/21/2019

Time Perception in Microgravity: The crew performed Time Perception sessions. A program on the laptop induces visual and audio stimuli to measure a subject’s response to spatial and time perception in a microgravity environment. The accurate perception of objects in the environment is a prerequisite for spatial orientation and reliable performance of motor tasks. Time is fundamental to motion perception, sound localization, speech, and fine motor coordination.

Rodent Research-12 (RR-12): The crew performed research ops today. Rodent Research-12, Tetanus Antibody Response by B cells in Space (TARBIS), examines the effects of spaceflight on the function of antibody production and immune memory. Spaceflight is known to have a dramatic influence on immune response, but there is little research on its effect following an actual challenge to the body’s immune system. Using a mouse model makes this possible, as the mouse immune system closely parallels that of humans.

Genes in Space-6: The crew performed Genes in Space-6 operations by loading samples from Experiment kit 1 into the Biomolecule Sequencer and the analysis run was initiated. Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) damage caused by increased exposure to radiation can affect the long-term health of astronauts. Genes in Space-6 determines the optimal DNA repair mechanisms that cells use in the spaceflight environment. The investigation evaluates the entire process in space for the first time by inducing DNA damage in cells and assessing mutation and repair at the molecular level using the miniPCR and the Biomolecule Sequencer tools aboard the space station.

Completed Task List Activities:

  • Rodent Research 12 Audit

Ground Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.

  • JEMRMS maneuver to SFA overnight park
  • Rodent Research ops support

Look Ahead:

Wednesday, 05/22 (GMT 142):
Payloads:

  • BioLab Experiment container install (ESA)
  • Actiwatch Plus chk (NASA)
  • BCM Journal (NASA)
  • JAXA Mouse Mission H/W gather (JAXA)
  • Rodent Research Dissections (NASA)
  • Repository urine collections (NASA)
  • GIS-6 Biomolecular Sequencer stow (NASA)
  • Team Task Switching (NASA)
  • MicroAlgae (NASA)
  • ISS Experience H/W Stow (NASA)

Systems:

  • SODF update 

Thursday, 05/23 (GMT 143):
Payloads:

  • Astrobee mapping (NASA)
  • Probiotics fecal collect (JAXA)
  • Repository Blood and Urine collections (NASA)
  • TTS survey (NASA)
  • MicroAlgae deploy and stow and photo(NASA)
  • Mouse Mission Blood Draws and water maint. (JAXA)
  • GIS-6 CRISPR Ops  part 3 (NASA)
  • Fiber Optics Production (FOP) install into the MSG and Sample Exchange (NASA)
  • Rodent Research Access unit cleaning (NASA)

Systems:

  • Handhold Experiment Platform item checking/pre-gather

Today’s Planned Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.

  • Biochemical Urine Test
  • URISYS Hardware Stowage
  • TIME experiment combined session (Setup + Science)
  • Water Recovery Management (WRM) JEM Purge Setup
  • CARDIOVECTOR. Experiment Session
  • Deinstallation of Three-Channel Wave Angular Rate Sensor [ТВИУС] in Soyuz 741
  • LSG Crew Restraint Installation Subsequent (Primary and Secondary)
  • TIME experiment combined session (Science + Stowage)
  • Time experiment science only
  • Preparing Orlan Comm and Telemetry Assets
  • Orlan and БСС Telemetry Check. Orlan comm check and medical parameter test
  • Rodent Research Operations and Assist
  • Veggie Facilities Deactivation after Veggie Ponds Ops
  • Comm reconfig into initial after Orlan comm. check
  • Rodent Research Glovebox Freezer Sample Insert
  • Genes in Space MWA Preparation
  • Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST) On-Board Training
  • Rodent Research Centrifuge Setup Configure
  • Rodent Research Glovebox Freezer Sample Insert
  • Genes in Space 6 MELFI Sample Retrieve
  • Genes in Space 6 Freeze and Fly Run Part 2
  • Rodent Research Cryochiller Sample Insert
  • HRF Centrifuge Spin Conclude
  • Rodent Research Glovebox Freezer Sample Insert
  • Rodent Research Cryochiller Sample Insert 2
  • COSMOCARD. Preparing for and Starting 24-hr ECG Recording
  • Rodent Research Glovebox Freezer Sample Insert
  • RR Cryo Chiller Sample Transfer to MELFI
  • Rodent Research Glovebox Freezer Sample Insert
  • HRF Centrifuge Spin Conclude
  • Rodent Research MELFI Sample Insert 3
  • Rodent Research Sample Relocation
  • Genes in Space MELFI Insert
  • Urine transfer from ЕДВ  to Progress 440 [AO] Rodnik H2O Tank 2
  • Contamination assessment and cleaning Progress 441 (DC1) Air Heater Fan Screen
  • Preventive maintenance of DC1 Passive Docking Assembly Axial (АСП-О) and Progress 441 Active Docking Assembly [ACA] hatch sealing mechanisms
  • Food Acceptability Questionnaire
  • Progress 441 Activation, Air Duct Removal
  • Water Recovery Management (WRM) JEM Purge Check
  • EVA Rechargeable EVA Battery Assembly (REBA) Pull Tab Extension
  • Rodent Research Glovebox Freezer Sample Insert
  • HRF Generic Urine Collection Setup
  • Rodent Research Centrifuge Setup Configure
  • Remove and Inspect ССВП Quick Release Screw Clamps (ЗВБ) on DC1- Progress 441 Interface. Video of the Interface
  • DC1-Progress 441 Hatch Closure
  • HRF Centrifuge Spin Conclude
  • СО-СУ and Progress-СУ hatch leak check
  • Rodent Research MELFI Insert 4
  • Rodent Research Glovebox Freezer Sample Insert
  • Rodent Research Cryochiller Sample Insert
  • RR Cryo Chiller Sample Transfer to MELFI
  • Weekly monitoring of video recording equipment performance on the ISS RS
  • Rodent Research Glovebox Freezer Sample Insert
  • HRF Centrifuge Spin Conclude Final
  • FGB ГА Vacuum Cleaning
  • Rodent Research Sample Relocation
  • ISS Experience Hardware Stow
  • ISS Experience Firmware Setup
  • INTERACTION-2. Experiment Ops
  • Water Recovery Management (WRM) JEM Purge Teardown
  • MICRO ALGAE Culture Bag Daily Stow