Payloads:
JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-23 (J-SSOD-23): Crewmembers observed the J-SSOD-23 deployed satellites. J-SSOD-23 CubeSat deployment mission launched to the ISS aboard the NG-18 Cargo Vehicle. The CubeSats planned deployables are: PearlAfricaSat-1 (1U), Science, Technology, and Innovation Office of the President (Uganda); TAKA (2U) Kyushu Institute of Technology (Japan); ZIMSAT-1 (1U), Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA) (Zimbabwe); SpaceTuna1 (1U), Service provider: Mitsui Bussan Aerospace Inc. (Japan).
Suture in Space: Two Suture in Space Advanced Experiment Containers (AEC) were deinstalled from Biolab Incubator, placed into Iceberg-1 for cold stowage, and packed for return. Although some studies have demonstrated that first aid and surgical procedures are feasible in space, suture behavior and wound healing mechanisms in weightlessness are poorly known. Wound healing and Sutures in Unloading Conditions (Suture in Space) investigates the behavior of sutured wounds and the mechanisms of tissue repair/regeneration in microgravity. Studying the complex models and the hardware developed to perform this experiment on the ISS, allows for researchers to measure mechanical forces at the wound site, monitor the wound closure, and study the mechanisms involved in tissue repair.
TangoLab-Mission 30: The crew removed card S/N 12 from slot A and removed cube QUST_NXT02. Crew then attached QUST_NXT02 to card S/N 32 and installed it back in Slot A. The crew also removed card S/N 20 from slot B and removed cube UCSD_SND02. Crew then attached cube QUST_NXT03 to card S/N 33 and installed it in Slot B. Space Tango’s TangoLab lockers and Powered Ascent Utility Lockers (PAUL) are reconfigurable general research facilities designed for microgravity research and development (R&D) and pilot manufacturing aboard the ISS.
Systems:
Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparation Activities: In preparation for US EVA #82 (3A IROSA Install EVA) scheduled on Saturday, the crew completed their pre-EVA tool configurations while also performing a final tool audit to ensure all the necessary tools have been prepared. The crew also prepared the equipment lock and both extravehicular mobility units (EMUs) for suit donning. Finally, the crew reviewed procedures and participated in a procedures conference with ground teams to finalize EVA operations.
Temperature and Humidity Control (THC) Common Cabin Air Assembly (CCAA) Swap: Today, the crew configured air ducting and low temperature loop (LTL) flow to swap from the P6 to the S6 CCAA in the Lab. The THC System is comprised of CCAA and Inter-module ventilation (IMV). The CCAA circulates, cools, and dehumidifies air in the Lab, Node 2, Node 3, and the A/L.
Completed Task List Activities:
- None
Today’s Ground Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.
- WSC Loss of Commercial Power
- Soft Restart of MCE Oracle Database on db01b
- Dryout P6 CCAA and Activate S6 CCAA
- Set Battery 1B2 Charge Current Setpoint to 5 amps
- Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas Experiment Data D/L
Look Ahead Plan
Saturday, December 3 (GMT 337)
Payloads:
- None
Systems:
- 3A IROSA EVA
Sunday, December 4 (GMT 338)
Payloads:
- Osteogenic Cells EC Deinstall (ESA)
Systems:
- EVA Procedure Review
- EVA Debrief and Procedure Conference
- EMU Water Recharge
- EVA Battery Operations
Monday, December 5 (GMT 339)
Payloads:
- Kubik 5 and 6 Deinstall (ESA)
Systems:
- EVA Tool Configuration
- POC DOUG Software Review
- EMU Cuff Checklist Incorporation
Today’s Planned Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.
- EVA Pistol Grip Tool Battery Installation
- JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
- Photo TV (P/TV) Battery Charge Swap and Deactivation
- Life on the Station Photo/Video Chronicle
- EVA Tool Audit and Configuring
- Microgravity Science Glovebox Power Down
- THC CCAA Swap
- Swap SSC (Station Support Computer) 20 and 12
- EVA Procedure Review
- Portable Onboard Computers (POC) Dynamic Onboard Ubiquitous Graphics (DOUG) Setup
- EVA Tablet Contingency Procedures Preparation
- P/TV Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Exercise Video Setup and Stow
- Equipment Lock (E-LK) Preparation
- Video Recording of Greetings
- TangoLab-4 Card Cube Replace
- EC Deinstallation from Biolab Incubator and Packing
- P/TV Camcorder Setup Verification Prior to ARED Exercise
- Environmental Health System (EHS) – Compound Specific Analyzer-Combustion Products (CSA-CP) Checkout Part 2
- Suture in Space EC Cold Stowage and Photo Session
- EVA Procedure Conference
- ISS HAM Radio Power Down in Service Module and Columbus
- Biolab Incubator Cold Spot Sponge Exchange