NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 7 June 2015
Today: Rodent Research-2 Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (RR-2 CASIS): Kelly and Virts successfully completed the final of four sample collection sessions today.
Kelly was the primary operator while Virts assisted, placing samples in containment then in MELFI. The primary objective of this research is to monitor the effects of the space environment on the musculoskeletal and neurological systems of mice as model organisms of human health and disease. Living in microgravity results in significant and rapid effects on the physiology of mice that mimic the process of aging and some diseases in humans on Earth, including muscle atrophy and the loss of bone mineral density. This project will help scientists to discover new molecular targets that can facilitate the development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of muscle and bone-related diseases. Long-duration exposure to microgravity will also induce changes in gene expression, protein synthesis, metabolism, and eye structure/morphology that will be identifiable as a series of assessable biomarkers for tracking the onset and progression of disease.
Today’s Planned Activities
All activities were completed unless otherwise noted.
SLEEP. Completing Questionnaire.
TWIN. Sample Collection
HRF – Sample Collection and Stow Prep
Rodent Research (RR) – Experiment Ops, Part 1A
RR – Experiment Ops, Part 1B
RR- Installation of Refrigeration Centrifuge
RR- The mice bone densitometer scan
RR – Sample MELFI Insertion
RR – Bone densitometer scan
RR – Sample MELFI Insertion
RR – Sample MELFI Insertion
RR – Refrigeration Centrifuge Configuration
RR – Experiment Ops, Part 1?
RR- Closeout Ops
RR – Sample MELFI Insertion
SOZH Maintenance.
RR- Experiment Ops, Part 2A
RR- Experiment Ops, Part 2B
RR- Bone densitometer scan
RR – Sample MELFI Insertion
RR – Sample MELFI Insertion
RR- Bone densitometer scan
RR – Sample MELFI Insertion
RR – Sample MELFI Insertion
RR- Refrigeration Centrifuge Configuration
RR- Hardware Stowage
RR- Experiment Ops, Part 2?
RR- Closeout Ops
RR – Sample MELFI Insertion
Completed Task List Items
N/A
Ground Activities
All activities were completed unless otherwise noted.
Rodent Research Ops
Three-Day Look Ahead:
Monday, 06/08: Rodents Research fixative swap, OBT Soyuz drill, Emergency roles/responsibilities review
Tuesday, 06/09: EMU 3010 Return To Service (part 1), EMU 3005 FPS pack for return, Crew Quarters deck cleaning, Fine Motor Skills, Cardio Ox Ultrasound
Wednesday, 06/10: Crew Quarters starboard cleaning, Twin Studies, Change of Command ceremony, crew departure prep
QUICK ISS Status – Environmental Control Group:
Component – Status
Elektron – Off
Vozdukh – Manual
[???] 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 – Shutdown
Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Node 3 – Operate
Oxygen Generation Assembly (OGA) – Process
Urine Processing Assembly (UPA) – Reprocess
Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Lab – Off
Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Node 3 – Full Up
