NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 12 February 2015

Today: Force Shoes: On Wednesday, Wilmore set up the Force Shoes hardware, activated the Force Shoes unit and tested the wireless mode. The crew then positioned a camcorder, configured the Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) and collected a zero load measurement without the Force Shoes.
Wilmore then donned the Force Shoes and performed ARED data collection. All 34 primary objectives for this session and 12 secondary objectives were obtained. At the end of the session, the hardware was stowed and imagery downlinked for review by ground teams. Force Shoes is an engineering evaluation of the XSENS Force Shoe system as a potential method to measure exercise loads on the ARED during exercise sessions on the ISS. Up to four astronauts will be recruited to collect a series of static and dynamic load measurements using the ARED. Researchers will use the measurements made by the XSENS Force Shoe system to quantify exercise load data which is needed for support of current and future human research experiments.

Plant Rotation: On Wednesday, after reviewing Plant Rotation familiarization materials and experiment procedures, Virts gathered items and began sample preparation using a syringe to inject water into two Plant Rotation chambers. He then inserted them into two Plant Experiment Units (PEUs) and attached canisters to the Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF). The first of two planned Plant Rotation experiments continues for five days. Many species of climbing plants grow upward in a spiraling shape, a process known as circumnutation. Plant organs also grow in a spiraling, helical shape. This spiraling process can take many forms, including very tight loops and broad curves. Plant Rotation verifies the hypothesis that this type of plant growth requires gravity. Scientists on the ground will study images of rice and morning glory plants growing in microgravity and simulated gravity conditions on the ISS.

Wearable Monitoring: On Wednesday, Cristoforetti setup hardware and donned the Wearable Monitoring Vest for data acquisition during sleep. Today, Cristoforetti removed the vest, stowed hardware, and transferred data from the Wearable Monitoring session. This is the third of six planned sessions. Wearable Monitoring validates a new cloth vest that monitors astronaut heart rates and breathing patterns during sleep. It collects data to investigate whether changes in heart activity are related to astronauts’ poor sleep quality. The Wearable Monitor is a lightweight vest with silver wires and sensors embedded into the fabric, making it comfortable to wear.

Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (JSSOD) Removal: Today, Virts removed the JSSOD from the Multi-Purpose Experiment Platform (MPEP). The crew opened the inner hatch, extended the JEM Airlock (JEMAL) slide table, removed the JSSOD, retracted the slide table and closed the JEMAL inner hatch. The JSSOD had been used to deploy the first Brazilian cubesat (AESP-14) last week on February 5th.

Freezer-Refrigerator Of STirling Cycle (FROST): Virts reconfigured and routed power cables, returning the FROST to its nominal configuration. Next, Cristoforetti inserted one FROST Ice Pack into an Ice Pack Case. Shortly after, she noticed some leakage coming from the ice pack case. The leaking ice pack was then removed, contained, and stowed while ground teams develop a forward plan.

Nanorack Cube Sat Deployer (NRCSD): Virts reviewed materials and procedures in preparation for NRCSD configuration. Tomorrow, the crew will prepare the Maintenance Work Area (MWA), secure the NRCSD to the work surface area and then modify existing Quad Deployers to install Safety Latches. Video is recorded and still photos taken for downlink.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparation: Wilmore and Virts obtained body fit check measurements on themselves. Later, they continued to prepare tools which will be used as part of the approaching EVA. The EVA to install International Docking Adapter (IDA) cables is scheduled to occur on February 20th 2015.

Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV)-5 Undock Drill: Samokutyaev and Cristoforetti conducted onboard training in preparation for Saturday’s ATV-5 undocking. During today’s training, they familiarized themselves with the undocking/departure sequence and associated procedures. ATV-5 is schedule to undock from the Service Module aft docking port on Saturday, February 14th at 7:40am CST.

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

Wearable Monitoring – Data Transfer and Hardware Stowage
Camcorder XF305 Setup
ATV Undocking OBT
JEM Airlock – JEM Airlock Slide Table (ST) Extension to JPM Side
??? Loop Health Monitoring – equipment preparation. (as necessary)
Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (SSOD) – Removal of Multi-Purpose Experiment Platform
BIOCARD. Experiment Ops
Health Maintenance System (HMS) – Nutritional Assessment (ESA)
Monitoring ???1 Loop Health. (as necessary)
BP REG – Experiment Review
Video Footage for Channel One
BP REG – Hardware Setup
JEM Airlock – Slide Table Retraction
CUBESAT – Experiment Review
BIOCARD. Experiment Ops
EMU On-Orbit Fit Verification
PROBOY. RS?1 Laptop Ops
PROBOY. Penetration Simulator Ops
WRS Water Sample Analysis
Electrical Myo-Stimulation EMS-Training Session Data Transfer from Stimul-01?4 to RSE Med
Removal of Formaldehyde Monitoring Kit (FMK) Operation
NOD2 ISL – Router Power Cycle
EML Reprogramming Cable removal
BD- Glove bag setup & MELFI retrieval
EVA Tool Config
OCT Exam
VIZIR. Infrared Receivers (???) Re-location
Stowage of OCT Equipment
Video Footage for Channel One
SSC 13: Cable Connection
BAR Experiment Ops
PAO Event
FROST – Connecting Power Cable & Ice Pack Installation [Aborted]
TOCA Data Recording
DRGN – Restow Vestibule Outfitting Kit (VOK)
BCAT Camera Checkout
Health Maintenance System (HMS) – Fundoscope Setup, Configuration, and Prep
Columbus Stowage Reconfiguration
Fundoscope – Eye Exam
HMS-FUNDOSCOPE – Equipment teardown and stowage
Completed Task List Items

None
Ground Activities
All activities were completed unless otherwise noted.

Nominal Commanding
SSRMS Walkoff N2 PDGF to MBS PDGF3 at WS 6 in preparation for RPCM R&R
Three-Day Look Ahead:

Thursday, 02/12: BP Reg Ops, OCT, ATV Cargo Ops, JSSOD MPEP Removal, Cubesat Quad Mod Install, Frost Ice Pack Install, HMS Fundoscope
Friday, 02/13: ATV hatch closure, Node 2 IDA Ethernet Install, EVA Tool Config, REBR Activation & Install
Saturday, 02/14: ATV-5 Undock, Weekly Cleaning
QUICK ISS Status – Environmental Control Group:

Component – Status
Elektron – On
Vozdukh – On
[???] 1 – SM Air Conditioner System (“SKV1”) – On
[???] 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 – Idle
Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Node 3 – Operate
Oxygen Generation Assembly (OGA) – Process
Urine Processing Assembly (UPA) – Standby
Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Lab – Off
Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Node 3 – Full up