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ISS On-Orbit Status Report

ISS Daily Summary Report – 2/09/2022

Payloads:

Grip: After reviewing the big picture words and setting up the appropriate hardware, two sessions of Grip seated science 1 were performed. From an upright seated posture, the crew performed experiment tasks looking at friction, oscillations, targeted and sensors verification. The Grip experiment studies the long-duration spaceflight effects on the abilities of human subjects to regulate grip force and upper limbs trajectories when manipulating objects during different kind of movements: oscillatory movements, rapid discrete movements and tapping gestures.

Materials Science Research Rack/Materials Science Laboratory (MSRR/MSL): The crew gained access to the furnace area, removed the processed sample, and inserted the next Microstructure Formation in Casting of Technical Alloys under Diffusive and Magnetically Controlled Convective Conditions (MICAST) Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA) to be processed. The MICAST experiment aims to deepen the understanding of the physical principles that govern solidification processes in metal alloys.

Multi-use Variable Platform (MVP) Plant-01 Remove: Following the completion of the second MVP-Plant-01 science run, the Experiment Modules were removed and prepared for return to the ground for analysis. The ground team has reported that based on internal MVP camera views, they believe none of the plants germinated. Plant RNA Regulation Redux in MVP (MVP-Plant-01) profiles and monitors shoot and root development in plants in microgravity, in order to understand the molecular mechanisms and regulatory networks behind how plants sense and adapt to changes in their environment. This understanding could contribute to the design of plants better able to withstand adverse environmental conditions, including long-duration spaceflight.

Nutrition Monitoring for the International Space Station (NutrISS): The crew set up the NutrISS bioimpedance device and performed a measurement session with the device. They also filled out the questionnaire related to the session. Long-duration spaceflight induces relevant changes in body composition and a loss of body mass. In the NutrISS investigation, a periodic assessment of body composition (body weight, fat mass, and fat-free mass) during spaceflight aboard the ISS is carried out using a dedicated bio-impedance analysis device to allow for the measurement of long-term energy balance modification over time. It is hypothesized that an adjusted diet maintaining a near-neutral energy balance, and/or increasing protein, intake can limit microgravity-induced bone and muscle loss.

Wireless Compose-2: The connection between Comm Module and the SmartTex shirt data cable was checked, and the LED status of the SmartTex Processing Unit was verified. This was performed as a troubleshooting measure for the Wireless Compose-2 Ballistocardiography data issues. The main scientific goal of the Wireless Communication Network (Wireless Compose-2) investigation is to provide a flexible and adaptable wireless network infrastructure to conduct and execute low-power, low-weight, and wireless experiments on the ISS. For this demonstration, Wireless Compose-2 operates several experiments, including an experiment to examine the impact of the space environment on the cardiovascular system. Additionally, Wireless Compose-2 demonstrates newly developed impulse radio ultra-wide-band (IR-UWB) hardware to enable precise localization applications and to analyze the energy harvesting potential on the ISS.

Systems:

In Flight Maintenance (IFM) Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Urine Hydraulic Components Remove and Replace (R&R): The WHC is a Russian built metabolic waste disposal system that has been modified to fit within a standard USOS sized rack. In accordance with regular maintenance activities, the crew replaced urine hydraulic components of the WHC. These components included the urine valve block, urine lines, and urine pressure sensors. The urine output by the WHC is fed directly into the Urine Processor Assembly (UPA) and is purified to create potable water.

Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) Recycle Tank Drain/Fill: Today the crew set up the drain of the installed Recycle Tank via the Urine Processor Assembly (UPA) Fill/Drain Valve into an EDV (water container) using the Urine Transfer System (UTS). The UPA works by using a Vapor-Compression Distillation (VCD) process to separate product water from the wastewater feed using rotation and low pressure. The Recycle Tank filters and accumulates solids and solid precipitates in the wastewater stream.

US Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Airlock (A/L) Audit: Ahead of the two upcoming EVAs in March, the crew performed an audit of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) components located in the A/L. The audit ensured the EMU protective covers, sizing rings, lower arms, and stowage bags were located, properly stored, and available for retrieval for future activities.

Cygnus Trash Gather: Today the crew pre-gathered some items for disposal on NG-17. NG-17 is a Cygnus cargo spacecraft scheduled to berth with the space station on February 21st. This vehicle will deliver science experiments, crew provisions, equipment, and other important items to the station. Once unloaded, the crew will reload the vehicle with trash and other items for disposal.

Water Recovery System (WRS) Iodine Compatible Water Container (CWC-Iodine) Fill: A CWC-I is a water bag which stores up to 50 lbs of iodinated water. These bags are used for the ISS Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) Water Recovery and Management (WRM) system and to house water suitable for Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Water Recharge. To fill these containers, the crew transferred water from the Potable Bus into a CWC-Iodine using the Potable Water Dispenser (PWD) which nominally dispenses de-iodinated water. The Water Processor Assembly (WPA) was configured to isolate the Potable Bus upon reaching a target offload. The crew monitored the offload time as a secondary control to protect the CWC-Iodine from over pressurization.

Completed Task List Activities:

  • None

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

  • Mobile Servicing System (MSS) Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Hover Maneuver and Walkoff to Lab PDGF
  • Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) Recycle Tank Drain Support
  • Crew Dragon System Checkout
  • Temperature and Humidity Control (THC) Intermodule Ventilation (IMV) Fan Deactivation

Look Ahead Plan

Thursday, February 10 (GMT 41)
Payloads:

  • CBEF-L Configuration
  • CIR/ACME to SOFIE Reconfig Prep
  • Food Physiology Diet Brief
  • GRIP-Seated Science 2
  • ISS HAM Pass
  • Plant Habitat-05 Harvest 3
  • Rodent Research-18 Habitat Restock and Access Unit Clean
  • SQuARE
  • Standard Measures Pre-Sleep Questionnaire
  • Temperature Logger Data Transfer
  • Touching Surfaces

Systems:

  • HMS Periodic Health Status (PHS)
  • HMS Lumbar Spine Ultrasounds
  • Station Support Computer (SSC) 10 and 20 Swap

Friday, February 11 (GMT 42)
Payloads:

  • CIR Hardware Return
  • EasyMotion
  • EML Gas Valve Close
  • GRIP-Supine Science 3
  • MVP Plant-01 Bonus Run Setup
  • Plant Habitat-05 MELFI Insert
  • SQuARE
  • Standard Measures Post-Sleep Questionnaire
  • Veggie PONDS Water Fill and Photos
  • Wireless Compose-2 Ballistocardiograph

Systems:

  • Water and Recovery System (WRS) CWC-I (Iodinated Contingency Water Container) Degas
  • Extravehicular Activity (EVA) #2 Procedure Review for Extravehicular Crew
  • On-board Training (OBT) Cygnus Robotics and Rendezvous Reviews

Saturday, February 12 (GMT 43)
Payloads:

  • SQuARE

Systems:

  • Crew Off-Duty

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

  • Body Mass Measurement – BMMD
  • NUTRISS MO8 Questionnaire
  • Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Measurement
  • In Flight Maintenance (IFM) Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Urine Hydraulic Components Remove and Replace (R&R)
  • GRIP Big Picture Words reading
  • PDH (Payload Data Handling unit) R&R
  • GRIP science performance in seated position
  • Health Maintenance System (HMS) Spaceflight Cognitive Assessment Tool for Windows (WinSCAT) Test
  • CIR Session Review for SoFIE #1
  • Wireless Compose (WICO) Ballistocardiography (BCG) Data Troubleshooting
  • Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) Recycle Tank Drain/Fill
  • Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) Hardware Gather
  • JPM Common Gas Supply Equipment (CGSE) Video Review
  • JPM Common Gas Supply Equipment (CGSE) Gas Line Switch [ABORTED]
  • SQuARE Fixed Daily Imagery
  • Material Science Laboratory (MSL) Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA) Exchange
  • Food Acceptability Survey
  • Plant Habitat Water Bag Refill
  • Astrobee Stowage Clear
  • US Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Airlock Audit of A/LO0
  • Cygnus Trash Gather
  • CWC-Iodine Fill
  • Emergency RS ISS VHF-1 Comm Checkout from USOS
  • Urine Transfer System Offload EDV Swap [ABORTED]
  • External Recycle Tank Leak Check
  • Multi-use Variable Platform (MVP) Desiccant Replace, Historical Documentation Photography, Module Remove