NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 23 May 2014
Today: Half Duty Day: Today was a shortened work day for Commander (CDR) Swanson. This is in compensation for his working last weekend in preparation for SpX-3 departure.
Skin-B: Swanson conducted his third Skin-B data collection using the Tewameter probe to measure the skin barrier function, the Visioscan Camera to measure skin surface topography, and the Corneometer probe to measure skin hydration. The results of the Skin-B experiment will improve understanding of skin aging, which is slow on Earth but very much accelerated in space. This will also provide insights into the aging process in other (similar) bodily tissues in general. The data could help in determining impact on astronauts on future missions to the Moon and Mars for example where environmental conditions are more challenging.
Sprint Operations: Swanson completed his Flight Day 45 Sprint Volume of Oxygen Utilized (VO2) protocol using the Blood Pressure (BP)/Electrocardiogram (ECG) hardware. Sprint 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.
Resist Tubule: Swanson retrieved the Resist Tubule Measurement Experiment Unit B from inside the Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) 1-gravity Incubator Unit (IU), and inserted the samples into the Clean Bench microscope for observation. Resist Tubule clarifies the mechanisms of gravity resistance. Gravity resistance is a principal gravity response in plants, and plays an important role in the transition of plant ancestors from an aquatic environment to a terrestrial environment, and in the consequent establishment of land plants. This present study clarifies the mechanisms of gravity resistance, in particular the processes from signal transformation and transduction, to response.
Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Operations for Camera/Light/PTU Assembly (CLPA) Remove and Replace (R&R): Today ground controllers used the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) to remove the SSRMS Boom B CLPA. The CLPA will be installed on the Mobile Berthing System (MBS) Mast location later this evening. Next week, a new CLPA will be installed on the SSRMS Boom location.
Today’s Planned Tasks
Laptop RSS1,2, Reboot / r/g 1009 [Complete]
Laptop RS1(2) Reboot / Onboard Computer System (???), [Complete]
SM ??? (Caution & Warning Panel) Test / Manual Controls [Complete]
Daily Planning Conference (S-band) [Complete]
ISS crew and ???? (RSA Flight Control Management Team) r/g 5680 [Complete]
IMS Tagup (S-band) [Complete]
SKNB. Experiment Ops [Complete]
OTKLIK. Installation of ?? and sensors. r/g 5684 [Complete]
SPRINT – Hardware Setup [Complete]
GLACIER3 – Desiccant Pack Swap [Complete]
RST. Resist Tubule Clean Bench (CB) Installation [Complete]
Terminate EMU METOX Regeneration [Complete]
OTKLIK. Installation of ?? and sensors. r/g 5684 [Complete]
Food Frequency Questionnaire [Complete]
VEG – Daily Plant Check [Complete]
JRNL – Journal entry [Complete]
??? Maintenance [Complete]
IMS Update [Complete]
Replacement of urine receptacle [??] and filter-insert [?-?] in the toilet [???] [Complete]
Flight Director/ISS Crew Tagup [Complete]
Task List
ARED Cylinder Evac
WHC KTO replace
WHC EDV-U R&R
Roscosmos Report
Ekon Photo
Uragan Photo
WHC UR/IF R&R
3DA1-Cam-Ops
ARED Dashpot inspect
CEVIS Isolator MOD
Cygnus pre-gather
EMU 3005 Photos
EMU LLB Auto-Init
EMU LLB SSC Relocate
EMU LLB SSC Return
EVA ORU Bag Inspection
IFM MOOT restow
IFM NOD1OS2 LHA R&R
IFM NOD1PD2 LHA R&R
PEPS Inspect
NOD2O2 Cleanout
No-skid tape audit
P/TV D3S sensor clean [Complete]
NOD3 PEPS assessment
P/TV Hardware questions
POSSUM PL Photo
PMM cleanup
Viable Crew OBT [Complete]
Viable PL Photo
Viable PL Touch
WRS MRF Remove
Ground
Robotic Operations commanding
Three-Day Look Ahead:
Saturday, 05/24: Crew day off, VEG-01 daily check
Sunday, 05/25: Crew day off, VEG-01 daily check, VIABLE
Monday, 05/26: CLPA install/JEM A/L ops, EPM clean/reconfig
QUICK ISS Status – Environmental Control Group:
Component – Status
Elektron – On
Vozdukh – Manual
[???] 1 – SM Air Conditioner System (“SKV1”) – On
[???] 2 – SM Air Conditioner System (“SKV2”) – Off
Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Lab – Override
Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Node 3 – Standby
Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Lab – Stop
Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Node 3 – Operate
Oxygen Generation Assembly (OGA) – Standby
Urine Processing Assembly (UPA) – Standby
Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Lab – Off
Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Node 3 – Full up
