Payloads:
Electrostatic Levitation Furnace (ELF): The crew continued the work to install the High-Speed Camera system into ELF. This camera will be used to support the next set of ELF experiments. ELF is an experimental facility designed to levitate/melt/solidify materials by containerless processing techniques using the Electrostatic Levitation method. With this facility, thermophysical properties of high temperature melts can be measured, and solidification from deeply undercooled melts can be achieved. The ELF is located in the JEM Multipurpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR) in Kibo.
Muscle Tone in Space (Myotones): Following the completion of the experiment operations yesterday, today the crew charged and stowed the experiment hardware. The Myotones investigation observes the biochemical properties of muscles (e.g., muscle tone, stiffness, elasticity) during long-term exposure spaceflight environment. Results from this investigation can provide a better understanding of the principles of human resting muscle tone. This could lead to the development of new strategies for alternative treatments for rehabilitation on Earth, as well as for future space missions.
Systems:
In Flight Maintenance (IFM) Crew Quarters (CQ) Cleaning: In preparation for Crew-5 departure, the crew cleaned the intake and exhaust ducts, fans, and airflow sensors in the overhead and deck CQ. Port CQ cleaning was completed earlier in the week, and additional starboard CQ cleaning is scheduled later in the week.
Crew Dragon Departure Preparations: The Endurance crew continued preparations for their departure and the arrival of Crew-6. The crew reviewed On Board Training (OBT) for Dragon nominal departure and deorbit, prepared personal items for return, and performed cleaning, stowage, and inventory tasks.
Health Maintenance System (HMS) Spaceflight Cognitive Assessment Tool for Windows (WinSCAT) Test: The crew performed a monthly WinSCAT test. The test is a screen tool developed by NASA to monitor astronauts and their neuro-cognitive status while in space and alert NASA flight surgeons to any accuracy or reaction time changes in an astronaut’s performance. WinSCAT tests working memory, computational skills, attention, visual tracking, and spatial processing.
Completed Task List Activities:
- None
Today’s Ground Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.
- Crew Dragon C2V2 Checkout
- Crew Dragon System Checkout
- ISS External Video Survey of CREAM and MAXI RFGFs
Look Ahead Plan
Thursday, February 23 (GMT 054)
Payloads:
- Astrobee/Astrobatics Science Session 4
- ELF Small Exp Area Cable Setup
- Falcon Goggle Checkout
- ISS HAM Pass
- JWRS Setup
- SABL1/2 CO2 Controller Install and Swap
- Standard Measures
- Veg-05
Systems:
- Cargo Transfer to Dragon
- Crew Departure/Arrival Prep
- ECLSS PEPS Inspection
- Dragon Deorbit Paper Sim/Conf
Friday, February 24 (GMT 055)
Payloads:
- Airborne Particulate Monitor Check
- Cerebral Autoregulation
- DCB Transfer
- ESA Power Bank wanted poster
- HRF Veggie POMS Questionnaire
- MSG Audit
- Standard Measures Post-Sleep Questionnaire
Systems:
- Crew Departure Prep
- Emer Equip Staging
- RS Water Transfers
- CQ Starboard Cleaning
- Dragon Suit Checkout
- Z1 Dome Stowage
Saturday, February 25 (GMT 056)
Payloads:
- Astrobee Off
- Veg-05 Check
Systems:
- Cargo Dragon SSC Relocate
Today’s Planned Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.
- Echo Unit Stowage
- Myotones Device Charging using Multi-Port USB Charger
- MSPR2 ELF Retrieve
- OBT Nominal Departure and Deorbit
- ELF HS Camera Setup
- Crew Departure Preparations for Return to Earth
- MSPR2 ELF Install
- IFM CQ Overhead Cleaning
- Public Affairs Office (PAO) Event in JEM
- IFM CQ Deck Cleaning
- Myotones Device Stowage after charging
- HMS WinSCAT Test
- JEM Payload Laptop Terminal 3 (PLT3) Cable Reconfiguration
- Columbus Bay restow
- JEM Payload Data Handling (PDH) unit 3 Status Check
- VEG05 Light Setup