ISS Daily Summary Report – 6/30/2020

Payloads

Plant Habitat-02 Latch Evaluation: Following issues experienced with the Environmental Control System (ECS) installation a few weeks ago, the crew performed a more detailed inspection of the failed locking mechanism on the new ECS.  The inspection went well and the crew was able to lock and unlock the ECS system in the current configuration.  The information gained will be used to develop a forward plan.  This is part of a series of activities to get the facility ready for samples currently launching on NG-14.  Assessment of Nutritional Value and Growth Parameters of Space-grown Plants (Plant Habitat-02) cultivates radishes as a model plant that is nutritious and edible, has a short cultivation time, and is genetically similar to Arabidopsis, a plant frequently studied in microgravity. Developing the capability for food production in space requires understanding cultivation conditions such as intensity and spectral composition of light and the effects of the culture medium or soil. This research could help optimize plant growth in the unique environment of space, as well as evaluation of nutrition and taste of the plants.

TangoLab-2 Cardcube Troubleshooting: As a follow-up to the card 14 re-seat performed last week, the crew removed card 14 from its current slot and installed it in a different location.  Once this was accomplished the ground team reported the telemetry still indicated an issue.  As the next step of the troubleshooting, the crew removed the hexacube (experiment) from card 14 and reinstalled the card. The ground team subsequently reported off-nominal telemetry indicating the card itself may be the issue.  A replacement card is planned for launch on NG-14.  TangoLab-2 is a reconfigurable general research facility designed for microgravity research and development and pilot manufacturing in the ISS.

Systems

S6 Battery Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparations:  Today, the crew continued preparing for the S6 channel 1B battery upgrade EVA #2 by performing their equipment lock preps for Extravehicular Activity Mobility Units (EMU) 3004 and 3006.  The crew also completed the EVA tool audit, incorporated the cuff checklists, completed EVA procedure reviews and participated in a pre-EVA procedure review conference.  The second planned EVA to complete the changeout of the Channel 1B batteries is set for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 1, 2020. The crew is scheduled to egress the Quest Joint Airlock shortly after 6:40 am CT.

Completed Task List Activities:

  • EVA Procedure Review

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

  • Lab MCA Mode Transition for Equipment Lock Prep
  • A/L LTL Flow Init/Term for Activities in A/L

Look Ahead Plan

Wednesday, 7/1 (GMT 183)
Payloads:

  • No Payload activities 

Systems:

  • S6 1B Battery EVA#2 (Prep and EVA) 

Thursday, 7/2 (GMT 184)
Payloads:

  • Astrobee Power-On
  • FIR/LMM/CDM Change Out
  • ELF Software Update
  • Food Physiology
  • RADI-N2 Detector Retrieval And Processing 

Systems:

  • HMS Ultrasound
  • Post-EVA PHS Exams
  • EMU Water Recharge

Friday, 7/3 (GMT 185)
Payloads:

  • Astrobee Power-Off

Systems:

  • Crew Off Duty 

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

  • Health Maintenance System (HMS) Periodic Health Status (PHS) Pre EVA Examination – Subject
  • REFLEKOM BCB health check
  • UF-ATMOSFERA. PL Deactivation & Closeout Ops
  • Regeneration of Micropurification Unit (БМП) Ф1 Absorption Cartridge (end)
  • Regeneration of Micropurification Unit (БМП) Ф2 Cartridge, initiate
  • Environmental Health System (EHS) Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (TOCA) Water Recovery System (WRS) Sample Analysis & Data Record
  • Checkout of Vacuum Pumps [BH] (2 ea) from spare Vozdukh ORU test panel
  • Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Cuff Checklist Print
  • Equipment Lock (E-LK) Preparation
  • PILLE sensors gathering and setup for USOS EVA
  • TANGOLAB-2 CARD AND CUBE TROUBLESHOOTING
  • Test activation of Atmosphere Purification System Emergency Vacuum Valves [АВК СОА] using spares (ФГБ1ПГО_4_426_1 Bag II-1/256-1 Cover for [АВК] 007223R)
  • Test comm sessions via Luch-5В Relay Satellites (95°) & (-16°) and 2-way audio/video comm check with ШСС smart station [АРМ]
  • Plant Habitat-02 ECS Latch Evaluation
  • Nikon camera sync with station time
  • Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Procedure Review
  • VIZIR. Testing Coordinate Referencing System (СКПФ-УМ) emitter platform No.004-1+C11
  • Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Procedure Conference
  • Progress 443 (DC1) Stowage and IMS Ops
  • Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Pistol Grip Tool (PGT) Battery
  • Progress 448 (SM Aft) Rodnik H2O Tank 1 shell compression
  • Health Maintenance System (HMS) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Inspection
  • Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Tool Audit
  • Extravehicular Activity (EVA) iPad Contingency Procedures preparation
  • Vacuum cleaning ventilation grilles on FGB interior panels (201, 301, 401)
  • Countermeasures System (CMS) Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Cylinder Flywheel Evacuation
  • Vacuum Cleaning of Dust collectors ПC1, ПС2 filter cartridges in FGB (panel 203, 403)