NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 20 April 2017
Today: 50 Soyuz (50S) Launch/Dock: 50S launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome today at 2:13AM CDT with Fyodor Yurchikhin and Jack Fischer aboard and docked in the automated mode to the Mini Research Module (MRM)-2 at 8:24AM CDT.
Following hatch opening at 10:05AM CDT, all crew members participated in a crew safety briefing to review emergency actions and roles and responsibilities in the event of a depressurization, fire or toxic release. With the arrival of these crewmembers the ISS is in 5-crew operations.
Electromagnetic Levitation (EML) Sample Coupling Electronic (SCE) Changeout: The crew swapped SCE Chambers in the Experiment Module of the EML today. The SCE measures electrical resistivity of samples inside the EML which contains 4 inserts for Electromagnetic Levitation samples. The experiment samples are installed in a dedicated Sample Chamber that is attached to EML and will be replaced by new Sample Chambers for new experiment batches.
Microgravity Experiment Research Locker / INcubator (MERLIN) 2 Health and Status Troubleshooting: The crew performed troubleshooting steps to recover Health and Status data which terminated on March 30, 2017. The crew then attempted to reboot the computer but the unit failed to reboot and is no longer cooling. A replacement MERLIN will arrive on OA-7.
Orbital 7 (OA-7) Arrival Preparations: In preparation for this Saturday’s OA-7 arrival, the crew deployed and performed a checkout of the Centerline Berthing Camera System (CBCS) on the Node 1 Nadir hatch. Video from the CBCS is used to aid Flight Controllers during Visiting Vehicle mating operations.
Urine Processing Assembly (UPA) Status: Overnight, the UPA experienced a fault due to apparent belt slippage in the DA. This signature has been seen on previous DAs, however it is the first occurrence since installing this ORU on April 13th. Ground teams are discussing the signature and forward plan for restarting the UPA.
Solar Array Wing (SAW) 3B Hinge Tear: During a review of imagery taken during Tuesday’s routine solar array inspection, ground teams identified a ~6-7 inch “tear” on one of the hinges of the 3B solar array blanket. The damage was reviewed prior to 50S docking and it was determined that, given the extent of the damage, there was no concern of propagation of that damage based on the expected loading conditions for the event. Followup imagery will be requested to assess the level of damage incurred and determine whether any additional actions will be required.
Today’s Planned Activities
All activities were completed unless otherwise noted.
Reminder 1 Fluid Shifts Dilution Measures
Reminder ESA Nutritional Assessment
IMS Delta file prep
Centerline Berthing Camera System (CBCS) Installation and Checkout
Gather Vestibule Outfitting Kit (VOK)
Preparation of Reports for Roscosmos Web Site and Social Media
URAGAN. Observation and photography
EKON-M. Observations and photography
Work per Soyuz735 documentation
USOS Window Shutter Close
Uninstallation of EML Sample Chamber
Familiarization with procedure on video reporting Opening Transfer Hatches [???] from ?R?2 and ISS-51 Arrival
Installation of EML Sample Chamber
Soyuz 733 gas analyzer activation
Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (RGN) Wastewater Storage Tank Assembly (WSTA) Fill
Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) Recycle Tank Leak Check
ESA Public Affairs Office (PAO) Event Preparation
Close window covers #6,8,9,12,13,14
Payload Stowage Consolidate
Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) Recycle Tank Drain
Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) Recycle Tank Drain Part 2
MPEG-2 via Ku-band loop test (TV-info and mpeg2 multicast streaming control ON/OFF)
Comm. config prior to Soyuz735 docking to ?R?2. Comm. check with Soyuz 735 on RSA2-S/G2 loop
Preparation to Soyuz 50S docking
Crew Medical Officer (CMO) Proficiency Training
Monitoring Soyuz 735 rendezvous with ISS (?R?2)
On MCC Go mpeg2 multicast recording activation
Monitoring Soyuz 735 rendezvous with ISS (?R?2)
MERLIN 2 Health and Status Troubleshoot
Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (RGN) Wastewater Storage Tank Assembly (WSTA) Fill
RFID Power On
In Flight Maintenance (IFM) Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Pre-Treat Tank Remove & Replace
On MCC Go Switch DC-Soyuz IMV in ?R?2 to ELECTR CONTROL position
Completion of application ops, mpeg2 multicast video stream recording downlink via ???
On MCC Go Docking interface leak check. Start drying 1st suit
Post-Soyuz 735 docking comm. config
Fast Neutron Spectrometer Relocate from Node 1 to Node 2
Hardware setup in SM for video reporting ISS-51 Arrival from S?
Hardware setup in ?R?2 for Opening Transfer Hatches [???] from ?R?2
VEG-03 Plant Photo
Soyuz – ?R?2 transfer hatch opening, Video reporting ISS-51 Arrival
Transfer spacesuit 2 to Soyuz 733 for drying
Drying 2nd spacesuit in Soyuz 733 – start
Post-Soyuz docking safety brief
Handover of Increment 51 Crew
Completion of application ops, Camcorder and video control deactivation
Finish drying 1st suit
High Definition Video Camera Assembly 1 Activation with Hand-Held Microphone Set-up
Set up the 1st pair of gloves for drying
Soyuz 735 deactivation (without ?? deactivation)
Montreal PAO Event iPad Configuration
Comm. reconfig to nominal
Finish drying the 1st pair of gloves
Soyuz 735 deactivation (without ?? deactivation)
High Definition Video Camera Assembly 1 Deactivation with Hand-Held Microphone
ISS HAM Radio Power Up
Health Maintenance System (HMS) – ESA Nutritional Assessment
Soyuz 735 transfer ops with IMS update
Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Long Life Battery (LLB) Terminate
2nd spacesuit drying completion, 2nd pair of gloves drying starts in Soyuz 733
USOS Window Shutter Close
Completed Task List Items
Centerline Berthing Camera System (CBCS) Installation and Checkout
Gather Vestibule Outfitting Kit (VOK)
Ground Activities
All activities were completed unless otherwise noted.
ISS configuration commanding in support of 50S Rendezvous and Docking
Three-Day Look Ahead:
Friday, 04/21: Fluid Shifts, OBT Cygnus attached phase ops review, OBT Cygnus RoBOT, Cygnus cargo transfer conference
Saturday, 04/22: Cygnus capture/berth/ingress
Sunday, 04/23: Crew off duty
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 – Operate
Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Lab – Operate
Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Node 3 – Standby
Oxygen Generation Assembly (OGA) – Process
Urine Processing Assembly (UPA) – Standby
Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Lab – Full Up
Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Node 3 – Off
