Status Report

International Space Station-Increment 6 Management 9 Apr 2003

By SpaceRef Editor
April 30, 2003
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Source: ISS Monthly Program Review, Vol. 131, 11 April 2003

Accomplishments:

  • Baselined CSRD Rev. A (EVA #2 & Increment extension requirements)
  • Completed RS version 7.01 s/w update [18 Mar 03]
  • Conducted Robotics operations
    • Stage EVA #2 viewing platform & post-EVA configuration survey
    • Completion of On-orbit Check-out Requirements [11 Apr 03]

  • Performed MTL PPA failure troubleshooting & replaced MTL PPA with only on-board spare [18 Apr 03]

    • ITCS operating in dual loop mode for 2 weeks to observe MTL PPA performance [9 Apr 03]

  • Conducted Stage 11A EVA #2 [8 Apr 03, 6:26]

    • CMG cable reconfig
    • Lab HX SPD installation
    • RBVM thermal cover re-installation
    • MT RPCM replacement
    • ATA cap retrieval
    • Get-aheads: CETA light & stanchion, S0/S1 & S0/P1 BBC demate, NTA cable inspection, misc. tool retrievals

  • Conducted RS & U.S. solar array efficiency tests [3/9 Apr03]
  • Complete Progress-based reboost/Soyuz phasing burns [4/10 Apr 03]
  • Performed defibrillator troubleshooting [11 Apr 03]
  • Payload operations: additional FOOT run, EVA-related PuFF data takes, EVARM badge readings; EarthKAM
    • Completed MSG troubleshooting & resumed nominal ops
    • Began InSPACE processing [31 Mar 03]

    Plans:

  • Continue InSPACE sample processing
  • Attempt ARCTIC freezer repair [TBD]
  • Continue crew rotation preparation (TMA descent study, medical operations, pre-pack, etc.)
  • Continue post-landing planning
  • Conduct 5S/6S joint operations & return Expedition 6 crew on 5S [28 April – 4 May]
  • Issues/Concerns:

  • Crowded timeline between now and 6S arrival
  • SpaceRef staff editor.