Payloads:
EasyMotion: The crew donned the EasyMotion suit and then performed an Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) exercise session. The EasyMotion investigation uses whole body Electro-Myo-Stimulation (EMS) with a wearable body skin suit for an ISS crew member to perform pre- and postflight EMS-assisted exercises. EMS technology initiates spontaneous (involuntary) activation of global musculature (muscle, tendon, fascia) to be monitored (muscle tone/tension and stiffness) inflight using the non-invasive Myoton technology that is currently aboard the space station for the Myotones investigation.
JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-21 (J-SSOD-21): The crew performed the first series of steps to install the J-SSOD-21 hardware to the JEM airlock slide table. The J-SSOD provides a novel, safe, and small satellite launching capability to the ISS. The J-SSOD is a unique satellite launcher, handled by the Japanese Experiment Module Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS), which provides containment and deployment mechanisms for several individual small satellites.
Manufacturing Device (ManD): A recently printed VelociCalc probe adaptor was removed from the print volume of the ManD and stowed. ManD enables the production of components on the ISS for both NASA and commercial objectives. Parts, entire experiments, and tools can be created on demand utilizing the ManD printer that is installed into an EXpedite the PRocessing of Experiments to Space Station (EXPRESS) locker location. ManD is capable of producing parts out of a wide variety of thermopolymers including engineered plastics.
Nutrition Monitoring for the International Space Station (NutrISS): In support of the NutrISS investigation, an ESA Nutritional Assessment (ENA) was performed. 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.
Sampling Quadrangle Assemblages Research Experiment (SQuARE): The crew took photos of the SQuARE experiment sites located in the Node 1 Galley, JEM, Columbus, Node 2, and the US Lab. SQuARE is an investigation that aims to document items within six defined locations around the ISS over time. The idea is to look at the ISS as an archaeological site, and each of the Squares as a “test pit”.
Systems:
Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparation: Today, the USOS crew continued preparations for the upcoming 3A IROSA Prep EVA, which will install the assembled Mod Kit, which is a platform that allows attachment of the IROSA, at the S4/3A location. Final preparations included installation of the EVA Pistol Grip Tool (PGT) Battery, an EVA Tool Configuration and Audit, and Equipment Lock (E-LK) Prep to prepare the EVA Mobility Unit (EMU) and Airlock for tomorrow’s EVA and suit donning. The crew also reviewed procedures before conducting a conference with ground specialists. US EVA #79 is scheduled for Tuesday, March 15th with Joint Airlock Egress occurring at ~7:10am CST.
Environmental Health System (EHS) Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (TOCA) Water Recovery System (WRS) Sample Analysis & Data Record: The crew performed an analysis of the water processing assembly (WPA) using the TOCA. The TOCA unit oxidizes organic carbon species present in the water to carbon dioxide gas and measures the concentration using nondispersive infrared spectroscopy. Analysis of the potable water using the TOCA occurs on a weekly basis.
Regenerative ECLSS Recycle Tank Drain/Fill: Today, the crew set up the recycle tank to drain via the Urine Processor Assembly (UPA) Fill Drain Valve into a Brine EDV using the Urine Transfer System (UTS). Following the setup, the ground performed the tank drain using the UTS. Once the ground specialists completed the transfer, the crew verified the recycle tank was empty, terminated the drain, repositioned the fill/drain valve to force fill the recycle tank using UTS, and configured for nominal processing operations. The crew also swapped the EDV in the offload EDV spot of the UTS.
Completed Task List Activities:
- None
Today’s Ground Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.
- ACS Caution & Warning Configuration
- Airlock MTL Flow Adjust
- Close Thruster Manifold Isolation Valves for EVA
- TCS P1 TRRJ Lock
- A/L CVIU Activation
- C2V2 Deactivation
- Joint Airlock (JAL) 10.2 PSIA Operations Initiation
- UHF 1 Activation
- IAS EVA Communication Configuration
- VDS EVA Configuration
Look Ahead Plan
Tuesday, March 15 (GMT 74)
Payloads:
- APM Status Check
- AWP
- NutrISS
- SQuARE
- Standard Measures
- TangoLab Satellite Ops
- UNIGLO Probe Exchange
Systems:
- 3A IROSA Prep EVA,
- Network Monitoring Laptop Replace & Setup
- WHC Urine Filter Hose Configure
- IFM WHC Pre-Treat Tank R&R
Wednesday, March 16 (GMT 75)
Payloads:
- Confocal Space Microscopy
- EasyMotion/CEVIS
- ELT2 Setup
- Food Acceptability
- LSG Ops
- Myotones
- PLCB1 Cable Config
- Space Biofilms-2
- Standard Measures
- SQuARE
- UNIGLO
- Vascular Aging
Systems:
- Columbus Bay Clean-up/Restow
- EMU Water Recharge
- Return SSC 12
- WHC ЕДВ R&R
- POC DOUG Software Review
- EVA QD Training Review
- HD EMU Camera Assembly Terminate
- EVA Battery Ops
- EVA Debrief
Thursday, March 17 (GMT 76)
Payloads:
- HRF PC Software Update
- ISS HAM Pass
- J-SSOD-21 Install
- Lumina
- NutrISS
- PG Tide
- SQuARE
- Standard Measures
- Touching Surfaces
- UNIGLO
- Vascular Aging
- Wireless Compose-2
Systems:
- EVA Tool Config
- OGA Pump ORU Flush
- Robotics Procedure Print
- EVA Procedure Review
- OBT ROBoT Setup
- IMS Conference
- WHC Manual Fill
- OBT ROBoT Session
- OGA Post Maintenance Flush/Stow
- SSC 10 and 20 Swap
- EMU Swap
- EMU Resize
- METOX Regeneration Termination
Today’s Planned Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.
- Extravehicular Activity Pistol Grip Tool Battery Installation
- Cell Biology Experiment Facility Left (CBEF-L) Backup Power Box installation
- Equipment Lock (E-LK) Preparation
- MPEP Retrieval from JLP1 Bay 2 Corridor
- JEM Airlock Slide Table (ST) Extension to JPM Side
- MPEP Installation to JEM Airlock Slide Table
- Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Tool Configuring/Audit
- MPEP Installation to JEM Airlock Slide Table Support
- Cold Atom Lab MTL Jumper Leak Check
- Environmental Health System (EHS) Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (TOCA) Water Recovery System (WRS) Sample Analysis
- JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (SSOD) Wide (1 Deployer) and Single (1 Deployer) onto Multi-Purpose Experiment Platform (MPEP) Installation Part 1
- Extravehicular Activity (EVA) #1 Procedure Review for Extravehicular Crew
- Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Procedure Review
- JEM Airlock Slide Table (ST) Retraction from JPM Side
- Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Procedure Conference
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) Spaceflight Cognitive Assessment Tool for Windows (WinSCAT) Test
- Environmental Health System (EHS) Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (TOCA) Sample Data Record
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) Periodic Health Status (PHS) Pre EVA Examination – Subject
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) Periodic Health Status (PHS) Pre EVA Examination – Crew Medical Officer (CMO)
- Manufacturing Device Print Removal, Clean and Stow
- MLC Laptop Shell Changeout
- Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) Recycle Tank Drain/Fill
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) Pre-EVA Periodic Health Status Examination – Stow
- SQuARES Flexible Daily Imagery
- ESA Monthly Management Conference
- ISS HAM Kenwood Radio Power Down in Columbus
- ISS HAM Radio Power Down in Service Module
- Public Affairs Office (PAO) Event in JEM
- Extravehicular Activity (EVA) iPad Contingency Procedures preparation
- Robotic Workstation (RWS) Setup
- Move SSC (Station Support Computer) 12 to RWS area to support EVA viewing for crew awareness
- Utility Outlet Panel (UOP) Activation
- NutrISS – ESA Nutritional Assessment
- JEM Water Recovery System (JWRS) Bag Check
- Urine Transfer System Offload EDV Swap