ISS Daily Summary Report – 5/04/2020

SlingShot:  To prepare for the Slingshot deployer installation, the crew reviewed the big picture words, then installed the slingshot heater and controller inside the Cygnus vehicle.  The team is still discussing a plan for the cables which could not be connected last week.  SEOPS’ SlingShot is a small satellite deployment system that fits inside the Cygnus spacecraft’s Passive Common Berthing Mechanism (PCBM). SlingShot can accommodate up to 18 satellites that are deployed post Cygnus unberth.

Payload Network Attached Storage (PL NAS): As a routine maintenance activity, the crew performed a deep cleaning of the inlet and outlet vents.  This is performed in order to prevent automatic shutdown of the unit due to inadequate airflow and resulting higher heat levels.  Note a PL NAS “no link” error is thought to be related to other network issues currently being discussed.  The Payload NAS is a file server with 5 hard drive bays that provides a total of 20 terabytes of raw disk space when used with 4 terabyte hard drives.  Among other capabilities, the PL NAS supports user file transfers from their machine via web browser, and allows onboard ISS systems to access a shared folder location on the NAS.

Systems 

Northrop Grumman-13 (NG-13) Cygnus Cargo Operations: The crew continued Cygnus cargo operations in preparation for the vehicle departure, currently planned for May 11th. 

On Board Training (OBT) Crew Health Care System (CHeCS) Emergency Health Maintenance System (HMS) Contingency Drill Training: The crew conducted this OBT/drill which gives crewmembers the opportunity to work as a team to resolve a simulated medical emergency onboard ISS. The training refreshes their memory of the on-orbit stowage and deployment locations, equipment use, and procedures.

Spaceflight Cognitive Assessment Tool for Windows (WinSCAT) Test: Today the crew performed their monthly WinSCAT test. The test is a screening 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:

  • Slingshot Hardware Gather
  • Columbus D3 Rack Bags Fill
  • HRF Rack 2 Refrigerated Centrifuge Removal and Drawer Installation
  • WHC Air Hose (AH) Liquid Indicator (LI) R&R
  • WHC KTO Replace
  • IMV Flow Measurement Survey

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

  • ATS PPL Load
  • Slingshot Ground Support

Look Ahead Plan

Tuesday, 5/5 (GMT 126)
Payloads:

  • WAP camera unit checkout prep

Systems:

  • EMU Loops Scrubs
  • RGN WSTA Fills
  • JEM WIS RSU B4 Sensor Correction 

Wednesday, 5/6 (GMT 127)
Payloads:

  • Actiwatch plus
  • Astrobee battery charge
  • Food Acceptability
  • Slingshot controller relocate and data cable reconfig

Systems:

  • RGN Recycle Tank Drain
  • Thermal Amine Scrubber Powercycle

Thursday, 5/7 (GMT 128)
Payloads:

  • Food Physiology
  • JAXA Wireless Access point/camera install/checkout

Systems:

  • Cygnus Cargo Ops
  • HTV Prox Ops Checkout
  • EHS TOCA WRS Sample Analysis

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

  • URAGAN. Hardware Activation and Observation using VSS PL
  • Photography of RS ISS Module Interiors (SM)
  • Transfer Cygnus Cargo Operations
  • В3 fan grill cleaning in DC1
  • SlingShot Big Picture Words
  • SlingShot Heater Install
  • Vacuum cleaning of ВД1 and ВД2 air ducts in DC1
  • HRF Rack Relabel
  • Countermeasures System (CMS) Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Cylinder Flywheel Evacuation
  • Discharge Makita tool batteries (4 ea: # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5). Charging Makita Drill Tool Battery No. 2
  • Maintenance of SM АСП-О Hatch Sealing Mechanism and Progress 448 Active Docking Assembly [ACA] Hatch cover
  • Cleaning of TV System LIV voltage converter vent grill
  • Payloads Network Attached Storage (NAS) Power Off
  • Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (RGN) Wastewater Storage Tank Assembly (WSTA) Fills
  • CHeCS Emergency Health Maintenance System Contingency Drill Training
  • Payloads Network Attached Storage (NAS) Deep Cleaning
  • Vacuum cleaning of ПН28-120 voltage converter for SM printer (behind panel 231A). Visual inspection of GFCI cable and cable extension.
  • Health Maintenance System (HMS) Spaceflight Cognitive Assessment Tool for Windows (WinSCAT) Test
  • IMPACT. Photography of IMPACT plate No.1 from DC1 EV Hatch 1 window
  • Health Maintenance System (HMS) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Inspection
  • MATRYOSHKA-R. Tritel Hardware Monitoring
  • Emergency Operations (EMER) Chip Measurement System (CMS) Battery Changeout
  • Exercise Data Downlink via OCA
  • Changeout of Dust Filter ПФ1-4 Cartridges in SM