Payloads
Space Studio KIBO: The crew performed the Kubo studio operations parts 1-4. The Space Frontier Studio KIBO is a broadcasting studio that is constructed and operated in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), also known as Kibo. The studio can livestream activities, interactive entertainment, and communication from space. The program can receive uplinked video and audio from a ground studio to Space Frontier Studio KIBO, and downlink video and audio from space to ground.
Plant Habitat-02: The crew performed a cleaning of the Plant Habitat-02 facility. Assessment of Nutritional Value and Growth Parameters of Space-grown Plants (Plant Habitat-02) cultivates radishes as a model plant that is nutritious and edible, has a short cultivation time, and is genetically similar to Arabidopsis, a plant frequently studied in microgravity. Developing the capability for food production in space requires understanding cultivation conditions such as intensity and spectral composition of light and the effects of the culture medium or soil. This research could help optimize plant growth in the unique environment of space, as well as evaluation of nutrition and taste of the plants
Rodent Research-23 (RR-23): The crew performed rodent injections. Effects of Microgravity on Ocular Vascular Hydrodynamics, or Rodent Research-23 (RR-23), studies function of arteries, veins, and lymphatic structures in the eye and changes in the retina before and after spaceflight. The aim is to clarify whether these vascular changes impair visual function. At least 40 percent of astronauts experience vision impairment known as Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS) on long-duration spaceflights, which could adversely affect mission success.
Monoclonal Antibodies PCG: The crew performed microscope observations ops for the Monoclonal Antibodies experiment. Structural and Crystallization Kinetics Analysis of Monoclonal Antibodies (Monoclonal Antibodies PCG) assesses the differences in crystallization in space of various therapeutic monoclonal antibodies. Monoclonal antibodies are lab-created immune system proteins designed to interact with specific targets such as cancer cells. Microgravity enables production of higher quality crystals that could support development of drugs with reduced cost, improved stability and greater ease of administration.
Systems
Cygnus Cargo Operations: The crew continued Cygnus cargo transfer operations. NG-14 is scheduled to undock on January 6.
Completed Task List Activities:
- None
Today’s Ground Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.
- Cygnus cargo ops
- Payloads ops support
Look Ahead Plan
Friday, January 1 (GMT 001)
- Rodent Hab Access unit clean (NASA)
- Rodent Injections (NASA)
Saturday, January 2 (GMT 002)
- Rodent Research ops (NASA)
Systems:
- Crew off duty, housekeeping
Sunday, January 3 (GMT 003)
- Rodent Research ops (NASA)
- Cardinal Heart
Systems:
- Dragon cargo transfer ops
Today’s Planned Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.
- Public Affairs Office (PAO) New Year Event
- LSG Work Volume Deploy
- Rodent Research Access Unit Clean
- JPM Aft Window Shutter Open
- LSG Primary Crew Restraint Unfold
- Kibo Studio Setup Part 2
- PAO Preparation
- Transfer Cygnus Cargo Operations
- Transfer Cygnus Cargo Operations
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) ISS Food Intake Tracker (ISS FIT)
- Kibo Studio Setup Part 3
- Rodent Research MELFI Remove
- Rodent Research Animal Transfer to LSG
- Transfer Cygnus Cargo Operations
- EDV Fill from Toilet connection Setup
- Freon in СМ atmosphere analysis
- Rodent Research Animal Transfer to LSG
- Teardown the EDV Fill transfer configuration
- Kibo Studio Camera View Check
- Rodent Research MELFI Remove
- Rodent Research Animal Transfer to LSG
- Rodent Research Injection
- Transfer Cygnus Cargo Operations
- Rodent Research Animal Transfer to LSG
- Microscope Reposition Preparation
- Food Acceptability Survey
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) ISS Food Intake Tracker (ISS FIT)
- Monoclonal Antibodies MELFI Sample Retrieve
- Rodent Research HD Video Teardown
- Monoclonal Antibodies PCG MERLIN Sample Removal
- Transfer Cygnus Cargo Operations
- Monoclonal Antibodies PCG Card Microscope Photo Operations
- LSG Primary Crew Restraint Fold
- LSG Work Volume Stow
- Kibo Studio Operation Part 1 for Live Event
- Food Acceptability Survey
- ISS Experience Hardware Stow
- Kibo Studio Operation Part 2 for LIVE Event
- Transfer Cygnus Cargo Operations
- Kibo Studio Operation Part 3 for LIVE Event
- Environmental Health System (EHS) – Formaldehyde Monitoring Kit (FMK) Stow Operation
- Kibo Studio Operation Part 4 for LIVE Event
- Monoclonal Antibodies PCG MELFI PCG Card Insertion
- Microscope Reposition Post Ops
- Transfer Cygnus Cargo Operations
- Food Acceptability Survey
- Plant Habitat-02 Facility Final Clean
- Inventory of docking and internal transfer system (ССВП) kits
- Kibo Studio Closeout
- Kibo Studio Payload Laptop Terminal 4 (PLT4) Closeout
- JPM Aft Window Shutter Close
- Health Maintenance System (HMS) ISS Food Intake Tracker (ISS FIT)
- Food Physiology Crew Diet Briefing
- Kibo Studio CF card Stow