NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 10 March 2014
Today: 36 Soyuz (36S) Departure/Landing: Soyuz 36S undocked from the MRM2 zenith port bringing Commander (CDR) Kotov, Flight Engineer (FE)-2 Ryazanskiy and FE-3 Hopkins back to earth.
The undock command, which initiated the opening of the Soyuz vehicle docking hooks was issued at 7:01pm CDT with physical separation occurring a minute and a half later. The Soyuz deorbit burn started at 9:30pm CDT and entry was nominal. Soyuz 36S landing occurred at 10:24pm CDT in the nominal region.
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Area Dosimeter Removal for Return: FE-6 Wakata removed the second area radiation dosimeter on Saturday from the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) and handed it over to a Russian crewmember for return on 36S.
Space Midge Experiment Closeout: On Saturday Wakata watered and later fixated three Midge samples for return on the 36S vehicle. The fixation preserves the RNA of the recovered larvae for post-flight analysis on the ground. Dry larvae of the sleeping chironomid (midge) have a molecule responsible for desiccation tolerance. These larvae will be examined to determine the impact of the space environment on their desiccation tolerance and their gene expression in response to the microgravity environment.
NanoRacks Module 9 Investigation: On Saturday Wakata activated and shook designated mixing tubes for the last of the six NanoRacks Module 9 sessions. Student teams from across the United States designed these experiments using flight approved fluids and materials. This investigation is part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP), which is sponsored by the commercial Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education program that is overseen by the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education (NCESSE).
Ham Video Commissioning: On Saturday and Sunday FE-3 Hopkins supported two Ham Video configuration tests. These tested the Ham Video system in different configurations during passes over the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) ground station.
Aniso Tubule Closeout: On Sunday, Wakata removed the Sample Chamber from the Multi Purpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR) flourescent microscope following 48 hours of observation. This completed the fifth of five planned runs. JAXA’s Aniso Tubule experiment investigates the roles of cortical microtubules and microtubule-associated proteins in gravity-induced growth modification of plant stems.
Sprint Ultrasound Scans: With FE-5 Mastracchio supporting as operator and with remote guidance from the ground, Wakata conducted Sprint ultrasound scans of his thigh and calf. This is part of Wakata’s Flight Day 120 session. The Integrated Resistance and Aerobic Training Study (Sprint) investigation evaluates the use of high intensity, low volume exercise training to minimize loss of muscle, bone, and cardiovascular function in ISS crewmembers during long-duration missions.
Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Rope Remove and Replace (R&R): With assistance from Wakata, Mastracchio replaced the ARED rope today. This is regularly scheduled ARED maintenance.
Today’s Planned Tasks
REACTION – Self-reaction test [Complete]
Laptop RS1(2) Reboot [Complete]
SM ??? (Caution & Warning Panel) Test [Complete]
RSS1,2 Reboot / r/g 1009 [Complete]
HRF Saliva Sample Collection [Complete]
HRF – MELFI Sample Insertion [Complete]
Daily Planning Conference (S-band) [Complete]
SODI – Packing FLASH disks for return [Complete]
?? 710 Packing /r/g 4897 [Complete]
Setup of GoPro HERO3 cameras in ?? 710 [??] / r/g 5054 [Complete]
Filling (separation) of EDV [KOV] for Elektron r/g 4807 [Complete]
SODI – Kit transfers for return [Complete]
HRF Blood Draw [Complete]
HRF – Blood collection assistance [Complete]
Condensate tank transfer to CWC [Complete]
CASKAD. Bioreactor Removal from ???-? and Transfer to ?? / r/g 5053 [Complete]
??? Maintenance [Complete]
HRF – P/L Stowage [Complete]
WRS Water Sample Analysis [Complete]
SALMARK – Health Assessment Questionnaire [Complete]
USND2 – Hardware activation [Complete]
ISS HAM – Radio Deactivation [Complete]
SPRINT. Scan operations [Complete]
Condensate tank transfer to CWC (end) [Complete]
HRF – Hardware Stowage [Complete]
CASKAD. ??? 4 removal after the experiment / r/g 5065 [Deferred]
SPRINT. Reference marks updates [Complete]
??-1 Flow Sensor Position Check [Complete]
NAPOR-miniRSA. RSS2 Laptop Adjustment / r/g 5058 [Complete]
Photography of [??] and return kits prior to ??? 710 undocking from the ISS for status monitoring in MCC-M r/g 4897 [Complete]
Psychological Evaluation Program (WinSCAT) [Complete]
?? 710 loading completion report / r/g 4897 [Complete]
Photography of the external surface of ?? 710 [??] hatch/manhole door / r/g 0284 [Complete]
USND2 – HRF 1 Ultrasound 2 Hardware Power Off and stow [Complete]
Downlink photo of the external surface of ??? 710 [??] hatch/manhole [Complete]
Comm Reconfig for ?? 710 undocking [Complete]
TOCA Data Recording [Complete]
ARED – Cable R&R [Complete]
?? 710 activation, comm check from Soyuz via S-band r/g 5049 [Complete]
Take to TK710 r/g 5031 [Complete]
ARED – Rope Replacement Assistance [Complete]
Setup and Activation of ???? Equipment for Hatch Closure TV coverage from MRM2 and TV capture monitoring r/g 5041 [Complete]
TV coverage of ?? 710-MRM2 Hatch Closure [Complete]
?? 710 – MRM2 Hatch Closure. [Complete]
TV coverage “Hatch Closure” in mpeg2 format r/g 5041 [Complete]
On MCC GO ?? 710- MRM2 Hatch Leak Check [Complete]
Hatch Closure TV Downlink (Ku-band) r/g 5041 [Complete]
USOS Window Shutter Close [Complete]
Health Maintenance System (HMS) Profile of Mood States (POMS) Questionnaire [Complete]
?? CEVIS [Complete]
Deactivation of ???? Equipment after Hatch Closure Coverage from MRM2 and closing applications on CP SSC r/g 5041 [Complete]
Psychological Evaluation Program (WinSCAT) [Complete]
?? 710 ODF Ops; Undocking and Descent Ops [Complete]
Comm Reconfig after ?? 710 Undocking [Complete]
Journal Entry [Complete]
On MCC GO Resetting MRM2-?? PEV to CLOSED position. [Complete]
Daily Planning Conference (S-band) [Complete]
ISTOCHNIK-M Preparation For Measurements r/g 5055 [Complete]
ISTOCHNIK-M. Activation of TLM Recording Mode from ??. r/g 5055 [Complete]
ISTOCHNIK-M Closeout Ops / r/g 5055 [Complete]
Nominal Comm Reconfig after ?? 710 Landing [Complete]
REACTION – Self-reaction test [Complete]
Task List
ARED Cylinder Evac
IMS update
WHC KTO replace
EKON-M. Observations and photography
AC Vacuum Bag R&R
36S Pre-pack [Complete]
CMO OBT [Complete]
Crew Departure Prep [Complete]
CSA CP Battery Check
Data Prep for Crew Return [Complete]
Frost Ice Pack Replace [Complete]
J-4K CF card removal
CFE – ICF1 OPS Parts 1,2,3
EMU Hut WLVTA R&R
EMU SLE Deltas Training
Hatch seal inspect Part 1
Hatch seal inspect Part 2
MO2 1088 Consolidate [Complete]
NOD202 Cleanout [Complete]
WHC SW Rec R&R
Ground
Nominal Commanding [Complete]
Three-Day Look Ahead:
Tuesday, 03/11: Crew day off
Wednesday, 03/12: Crew half duty day, CUCU checkout, Dragon ROBOT OBT #2
Thursday, 03/13: Dragon Offset Grapple OBT #2, T2 6 month maintenance
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 – Operate
Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Node 3 – Standby
Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Lab – Off
Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Node 3 – Operate
Oxygen Generation Assembly (OGA) – Operate
Urine Processing Assembly (UPA) – Standby
Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Lab – Off
Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Node 3 – Full up
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