NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 29 May 2017 – Crew Cardio Ox Ultrasound

Today – Cardio Ox Ultrasound: A 50S crewmember completed their Flight Day (FD) 180 ultrasound, blood pressure and Electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements for the Cardio Ox investigation.
With scanning assistance from a Crew Medical Officer (CMO) and ground remote guidance specialists, the crew donned ECG electrodes and marked the Carotid and Brachial arteries for scanning. By collecting ultrasound and ECG data along with blood and urine samples scientists will attempt to determine whether biological markers of oxidative and inflammatory stress are elevated during and after space flight and whether this results in an increased, long-term risk of atherosclerosis in astronauts.

Vascular Echo: A crewmember performed Vascular Echo resting ultrasound and blood pressure measurements. With assistance from a ground remote guidance team, he scanned his neck, thigh and heart. This Canadian Space Agency (CSA) investigation examines changes in blood vessels and the heart while crew members are in space, then follow their recovery on return to Earth. Results could provide insight into potential countermeasures to help maintain crew member health and quality of life for everyone.

Radiation Dosimetry Inside ISS-Neutron (RaDI-N) Retrieval: The crew retrieved all 8 of the Space Bubble Detectors that were deployed last week in the Node 3 module for the RaDI-N experiment and handed them to the Russian crew to be processed in the Bubble Reader. This CSA investigation measures neutron radiation levels while onboard the ISS. Bubble detectors are used as neutron monitors designed to only detect neutrons and ignore all other radiation.

Manufacturing Device (MD): The Manufacturing Device failed to complete the 12 hour print of a Radiation Environment Monitoring shield on Friday and during a second attempt yesterday. The REM shield was to be installed in the BEAM during ingress later this week. The Made-In-Space team is assessing the anomaly. The MD – Additive Manufacturing Facility (AMF) enables the production of components on the ISS to meet both NASA and commercial objectives. Parts, entire experiments, and tools can be created on demand utilizing the AMF. The AMF is capable of producing parts using a wide variety of thermopolymers, including engineered plastics.

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Suit Maintenance: Following last week’s removal of EMUs 3006 and 3008 and installation of EMUs 3003 and 3010 on the Equipment Lock EMU Don/Doff Assembly the crew performed routine maintenance on EMU 3003 and 3010 including a loop scrub, iodination and conductivity tests.

Soyuz 49 (49S) Nominal Descent Drill: The 49S Crew performed a nominal Soyuz Descent Drill in preparation for their return to earth. Soyuz undock is scheduled for June 2, 2017 at 5:48 AM CDT with landing occurring at 9:10 AM CDT.

Commercial Orbital Transport Services (COTS) UHF Communication Unit (CUCU) Checkout: In preparation for the upcoming SpaceX-11 capture and berthing planned for June 4th, the crew coordinated with ground teams to activate the CUCU System and perform a Crew Command Panel (CCP) checkout. CUCU provides a command and telemetry communications link between ISS and Dragon during free flight operations in the vicinity of ISS.

Today’s Planned Activities
All activities were completed unless otherwise noted.

Personal Data Prep for Return
ECON-M. Observation and Photography
HRF Generic Saliva Collection 10 Minutes – Subject
HRF Generic Sample MELFI Insertion Operations
HRF Generic Urine Collection
Ultrasound 2 HRF Rack 1 Power On
Cardio Ox Ultrasound
MATRYOSHKA-R. BUBBLE dosimeter setup and measurements
Switch ???? comm to the prime set
Marrow Breath And Ambient Air Sample Setup
49S ASU deactivation
Cardio Ox CDL Holter Arterial BP Unit Battery Installation – Subject
49S descent OBT
Cardio Ox CDL Holter Arterial BP Measurement – Subject
Radi-N Detector Retrieval/Readout
Radiation Dosimetry Inside ISS-Neutrons Hardware Handover
MATRYOSHKA-R. BUBBLE dosimeter receipt from USOS
Cardio Ox CDL Holter Arterial BP Hardware Doff Alternate – Subject
MATRYOSHKA-R. BUBBLE dosimeter setup and measurements
Vascular Echo Resting Ultrasound Scan 135 Minutes
Manufacturing Device Print Clean
[????] equipment inventory
Temperature and Humidity Control (THC) Intermodule Ventilation (IMV) Flow Measurement Survey
Vascular Echo CDL Holter Arterial BP Measurement – Subject
MELFI DEWAR INVENTORY
USOS Window Shutter Close
Auxiliary Laptop Computer System Virus Definition File Update
Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Cooling Loop Maintenance Scrub Initiation
Close SM window covers ##6,8,9,12,13,14 Refer to comment 7
???? training session (PRELIMINARY). Specialist conference
Assist ???? training session (PRELIMINARY). Specialist conference
Descent Private Medical Conference (PMC)
HRF Generic Urine Collection
HRF Generic Sample MELFI Retrieval Insertion Operations
Temperature and Humidity Control (THC) Intermodule Ventilation (IMV) Flow Measurement Survey
SM atmosphere analysis for coolant leaks using ???
Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Post Scrub Cooling Loop Water (H2O) Sample
HRF Generic Urine Collection Male – Subject
50S Samsung tablet PC charging (if current charge <80%) Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Cooling Loop Maintenance Iodination HRF Generic Sample MELFI Insertion Operations MRM2 [??1] and [??2] air ducts vacuuming HRF Generic Frozen Blood Collection Setup Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Conductivity Test 49S pre-undock [???] (motion control system) #2 test IMS update Health Maintenance System (HMS) Vision Test HRF Generic Urine Collection Fix cables running from 49S [???] handle HRF Generic Sample MELFI Retrieval Insertion Operations Health Maintenance System (HMS) Vision Questionnaire MRM2 [???] hatch cover and 49S [???] sealing mechanism maintenance EVA Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Cooling Loop Scrub Deconfiguration Preparation for return Photo/TV CUCU Video Setup COTS UHF Communication Unit (CUCU) Activation COTS UHF Communication Unit (CUCU) Crew Command Panel (CCP) Checkout Countermeasures System (CMS) Treadmill 2 (T2) Exercise Session Exercise Data Downlink via OCA 50S tablet PC charging Completed Task List Items Crew Medical Officer (CMO) On Board Training (OBT) [Completed GMT 147] PhotoTV Camera Mounting Assembly Stow [Completed GMT 147] At Home In Space Culture Photo [Completed GMT 147] Temperature and Humidity Control (THC) Intermodule Ventilation (IMV) Flow Measurement Survey [Completed GMT 148] ESA Active Dosimeter Area Monitoring [Completed GMT 148] Flash Card Photograph [Completed GMT 148] NOD1 WAP Antenna R&R [Completed GMT 148] Manufacturing Device Feedstock Canister Exchange [Completed GMT 148] Manufacturing Device Print Clean [Completed GMT 148] Crew Medical Officer (CMO) Proficiency Training [Completed GMT 148] PAO 2017 Astronaut Class Video [Completed GMT 148] Rodent Research Gather 2 [Completed GMT 148] Veggie 03 Pillow Watering and Photo [Completed GMT 148] Transfer Cygnus Operations [Completed GMT 148] Crew Medical Officer (CMO) On Board Training (OBT) [Completed GMT 148] PhotoTV Camera Mounting Assembly Stow [Completed GMT 148] At Home In Space Culture Photo [Completed GMT 148] Crew Medical Officer (CMO) On Board Training (OBT) [Completed GMT 149] Veggie 03 Pillow Watering and Photo[Completed GMT 149] PhotoTV Camera Mounting Assembly Stow[Completed GMT 149] At Home In Space Culture Photo [Completed GMT 149] Ground Activities All activities were completed unless otherwise noted. EMU Maintenance Support CUCU Checkout Three-Day Look Ahead: Tuesday, 05/30: Vascular Echo Ultrasound, SPHERES Wednesday, 05/31: Emergency Roles & Responsibilities review, Rodent Research gather, BEAM ingress, Stem Cell hardware setup Thursday, 06/01: SpX-11 launch, Rodent Research hardware gather/habitat setup, Change of Command QUICK ISS Status - Environmental Control Group: Component - Status Elektron - Off Vozdukh - Manual [???] 1 - SM Air Conditioner System ("SKV1") - Off [???] 2 - SM Air Conditioner System ("SKV2") - Off Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Lab - Standby Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Node 3 - Operate Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Lab - Operate Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Node 3 - Standby Oxygen Generation Assembly (OGA) - Stop Urine Processing Assembly (UPA) - Standby Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Lab - Full up Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Node 3 - Off