ISS Daily Summary Report – 5/22/2019

Biological Experiment Laboratory (BioLab): The crew installed Experiment Containers (ECs) on the Biolab Centrifuge Rotors inside the incubator. The BioLab is a multiuser research facility located in the Columbus laboratory. It is used to perform space biology experiments on microorganisms, cells, tissue cultures, small plants, and small invertebrates. BioLab allows scientists to gain a better understanding of the effects of microgravity and space radiation on biological organisms.

Genes in Space-6 (GIS-6): The crew stowed the Biomolecular Sequencer hardware which was used for the Freeze and Fly part 2 portion of GIS-6 activities. 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 ISS. 

Rodent Research-12 (RR-12): The crew completed rodent operations as well as Access Unit Cleaning and Mass Measurement Device (MMD) stow activities. 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.

Node 3 Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Shutdown: The Node 3 CDRA was activated this morning following an unexpected shutdown of the Thermal Amine Scrubber (TAS) payload to retain proper CO2 scrubbing capability while ground teams assess the data for TAS.  However, the Flight Control Team commanded a Node 3 CDRA shutdown after observing an off-nominal pump down sequence. Lab CDRA was activated and it is currently operating nominally. Ground teams successfully completed a nominal restart of the Pump Motor Controller (PMC) and will configure the Node 3 CDRA to run several half-cycles while teams monitor performance.

Completed Task List Activities:

  • HRFC Rack 1 troubleshooting
  • PFS hardware trash
  • Glass cloth tape audit

Ground Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.

  • Rodent Research ops support

Look Ahead:

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)

Systems:

  • Handhold Experiment Platform item checking/pre-gather

Friday, 05/24 (GMT 144)
Payloads:

  • BioAnalyzer Cell-2 Analysis (CSA)
  • HXP2 Sample ops (JAXA)
  • Mouse Mission Blood Draws (JAXA)
  • Probiotics fecal ops (JAXA)
  • MVP Cell-01 Cell -01 replace and photo (NASA)
  • Food Acceptability (NASA)
  • MicroAlgae ops (NASA)
  • FOP sample exchange (NASA)
  • Team Task Switching survey (NASA)
  • Standard Measures cognition test (NASA)
  • BCM RoBOT test (NASA)
  • Sextant Ops (NASA)

Systems:

  • Handhold Experiment Platform detach from JEMAL Slide Table

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

  • JAXA Mouse Mission Item Gathering
  • ISS Crew and ГОГУ (RSA Flight Control Team) weekly conference
  • TOCA Waste Water Bag (WWB) Changeout
  • TOCA Water Recovery System (WRS) Sample Analysis
  • Preparation for pressurized Orlan suits transfer from DC1 to ПхО Training
  • MICRO ALGAE Culture Bag Daily Deploy
  • Water Recovery Management (WRM) JEM Sample Setup
  • Transfer of two Pressurized Orlan Suits to ПхО
  • XF305 Camcorder Setup
  • Glove Box Bench Setup
  • HRF Generic Urine Collection Male
  • HRF Generic Sample MELFI Retrieval And Insertion Operations
  • Behavioral Core Measures Journals Entry
  • Rodent Research ops
  • Rodent Research Assist
  • Configuring ПхО to Initial State post-Training
  • Photo T/V (P/TV) Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Exercise Video Setup
  • Installation of Portable Repress Tank
  • CARDIOVECTOR. Experiment Session
  • Rodent Research Glovebox Freezer Sample Insert
  • Rodent Research ops
  • Rodent Research Cryochiller Insert-2
  • Rodent Research Centrifuge Setup Configure
  • Installation of additional portable repress tank (БНП) in DC1
  • Rodent Research Glovebox Freezer Sample Insert
  • Rodent Research ops
  • Rodent Research Cryochiller Insert-2
  • HRF Centrifuge Spin Conclude
  • DC1 EV1 hatch pusher checkout and safing Protective Ring [ЗК]
  • Rodent Research MELFI Insert 3
  • Photo/TV Camcorder Setup Verification
  • Rodent Research Glovebox Freezer Sample Insert
  • Rodent Research Cryochiller Insert-2
  • Rodent Research ops
  • Biolab Reference Experiment Container Installation
  • Rodent Research Assist-1
  • Rodent Research Cryochiller Insert-2
  • Rodent Research Glovebox Freezer Sample Insert
  • Rodent Research ops
  • Rodent Research Cryochiller Insert-2
  • RR Cryo Chiller Sample Transfer to MELFI
  • Verification of ИП-1 Flow Sensor Position
  • Team Task Switching Experiment Survey
  • Rodent Research Glovebox Freezer Sample Insert
  • HRF Centrifuge Spin Conclude
  • Rodent Research MELFI Insert 3
  • Water Recovery Management (WRM) JEM Sample Check
  • Rodent Research Sample Relocation
  • Team Task Switching Experiment Survey
  • TOCA Sample Data Record
  • Progress 440 [AO] Transfers and IMS Ops
  • COSMOCARD. Closeout Ops
  • HRF Generic Urine Collection Male
  • Scheduled monthly maintenance of Central Post Laptop. Downlink Log-files via OCA
  • Rodent Research ops
  • Rodent Research Assist
  • HRF Generic Sample MELFI Retrieval And Insertion Operations
  • Systems Operations Data File (SODF) Update
  • Rodent Research Glovebox Freezer Sample Insert
  • Rodent Research ops
  • Rodent Research Cryochiller Insert-2
  • SM Air Sampling for CO using ИПД Samplers
  • Rodent Research Centrifuge Setup Configure
  • Collecting SM and FGB Air Samples Using АК-1М Sampler
  • Rodent Research Glovebox Freezer Sample Insert
  • Rodent Research ops
  • Medical Kit config for EVA
  • Rodent Research Cryochiller Insert-2
  • HRF Centrifuge Spin Conclude
  • Vacuum Pressure Gauge Readings Check
  • Rodent Research MELFI Insert 3
  • Rodent Research Glovebox Freezer Sample Insert
  • PAO Preparation
  • Rodent Research Cryochiller Insert-2
  • Rodent Research Dissection 1B
  • Public Affairs Office (PAO) High Definition (HD) Config Columbus Setup
  • Rodent Research Assist-1
  • СОЖ maintenance
  • Public Affairs Office (PAO) Event in High Definition (HD) in Columbus
  • Rodent Research Cryochiller Insert-2
  • Rodent Research Glovebox Freezer Sample Insert
  • Genes in Space 6 Biomolecule Sequencer Stow
  • Rodent Research ops
  • Rodent Research Cryochiller Insert-2
  • IMS Delta File Prep
  • Progress 440 [AO] stowage completion report
  • RR Cryo Chiller Sample Transfer to MELFI
  • Rodent Research Glovebox Freezer Sample Insert
  • HRF Centrifuge Spin Conclude Final
  • ISS Experience Hardware Stow
  • Rodent Research MELFI Insert 3
  • Rodent Research Sample Relocation
  • HRF Generic Urine Collection Male
  • Actiwatch Plus Evaluation Display Check
  • HRF Generic Sample MELFI Retrieval And Insertion Operations
  • HRF Generic Frozen Blood Collection Setup
  • LSG Work Volume Stow
  • LSG Crew Restraint Removal (Primary and Secondary)
  • Water Recovery Management (WRM) JEM Sample Check
  • MICRO ALGAE Culture Bag Daily Stow