Payloads
Genes in Space-6: The crew performed a checkout of the miniPCR16s S/N 001 and S/N 002 with updated software on SSC 6 and miniPCR16 S/N 002 on SSC13. 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.
European Physiology Module (EPM): The crew performed a power reconfiguration of the ESEM (Exchangeable Standard Electronic Module) in the EPM. European Physiology Module (EPM) is designed to investigate the effects of short- and long-duration space flight on the human body. It includes equipment for neuroscientific, cardiovascular, and physiological studies.
ACE-T-Ellipsoids (Nonequilibrium Processing of Particle Suspensions): The crew configured the FIR Facility in preparation of Ellipsoid experiment operations. The ACE-T-Ellipsoids investigation designs and assembles complex three-dimensional colloids – small particles suspended within a fluid medium – and controls density and behavior of the particles with temperature. These so-called ‘self-assembled colloidal structures’ are vital to the design of advanced optical materials and the control of particle density and behavior is important for their use in 3D printing and additive manufacturing. Microgravity provides insight into the relationships among particle shape, crystal symmetry, density, and other fundamental issues.
Systems
Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) Recycle Tank Drain/Fill: Today, the crew set up the recycle tank to drain to a ЕДВ-У. Following the setup the ground performed the tank drain using the Urine Transfer System (UTS). Once the ground specialists completed the transfer, the crew verified the recycle tank was empty, terminated the drain, and repositioned the fill/drain valve to fill. The crew also swapped the ЕДВ in the offload ЕДВ spot of the UTS.
Completed Task List Activities:
- OSO Hardware Consolidate
- Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Fluid QD (FQD) Plug Verification
Today’s Ground Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.
- JEMAL Depress Ops
- P4 PVCU MDM Swap to Nominal Config
- ATS PPL Load
- Ground Supt for UPA Recycle Tank Drain/Fill
- C&W Software State Change
Look Ahead Plan
Friday, 9/18 (GMT 262)
Payloads:
- Astrobee Ops (NASA)
- PBRE Hardware Stow (NASA)
Systems:
- EHS Acoustic Monitor Stow
- UTS Offload EDV Swap
Saturday, 9/19 (GMT 263)
Payloads:
- Astrobee Powerdown & Module Stowage (NASA)
Systems:
- Crew Off Duty
Sunday, 9/20 (GMT 264)
Payloads:
- Off-Duty
Systems:
- Crew Off Duty
Today’s Planned Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.
- Acoustic Monitor Setup for Static Measurements
- JPM Cabin Smoke Detector b Cleaning
- ТБУ (Universal Bioengineering Thermostat). Checking ТБУ-В No.07 thermostat temperature and unobstructed area near ТБУ-В inlet/outlet vents
- URAGAN. SOVA PL and photo equipment closeout ops and stowage
- Preventive Maintenance of SM Ventilation Subsystem. Group В2. Inspection of Air Conditioning System [СКВ1, СКВ2]
- Checkout of FGB СУБК Program Logic Control Devices (УПЛУ) – Switching comm channels Б and В
- EPM Power Distribution ESEM exchange
- Genes in Space MWA Preparation
- SD b Cleaning Closeout
- Changeout of ПФ1-4 dust filter cartridges in SM. Discard removed filters.
- Genes in Space 6 MiniPCR Checkout
- Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) Recycle Tank Drain/Fill
- Progress 448 (SM Aft) stowage for disposal and IMS ops
- Cleaning FGB Gas-Liquid Heat Exchanger (ГЖТ) Detachable Screens 1, 2, 3
- Urine Transfer System Offload EDV Swap
- Vacuum Cleaning of Dust collectors ПC1, ПС2 filter cartridges in FGB (panels 203, 403)
- Vacuum clean FGB Pressurized Adapter
- ACE-T-Ellipsoid Configuration
- URAGAN. Installation and activation of Auto Orientation System for Video Spectral Equipment (SOVA) and of photo equipment
- Flight Director/ISS CREW CONFERENCE
- Crew Choice Event