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Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« on: 11/19/2015 10:14 pm »
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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« Reply #1 on: 01/07/2016 06:21 am »
Jacques :-)

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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« Reply #2 on: 03/12/2016 02:51 pm »
Exp 49 crew portrait shots
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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« Reply #3 on: 03/16/2016 01:01 am »
Heh, they must have run out of Roscosmos patches, I see both Ryzhikov and Borisenko are sporting the Nasa logo :o . Surprised they didn't photoshop that out prior to release.

Nice looking patch, I've always been a sucker for aurora pictures.
« Last Edit: 03/16/2016 01:03 am by drpepper »

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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« Reply #4 on: 03/17/2016 08:44 pm »
Expedition 49 crew portrait
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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« Reply #5 on: 03/17/2016 09:45 pm »
more portraits ;-)
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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« Reply #6 on: 06/11/2016 04:06 pm »
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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« Reply #7 on: 06/28/2016 06:32 pm »
June 28, 2016
MEDIA ADVISORY M16-078

NASA TV News Conference, Media Availability With Next Space Station Crew

NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough and two Russian crewmates will answer questions about their upcoming mission on the International Space Station at a news conference, and be available for one-on-one interviews, Thursday, July 7, at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. The 2 p.m. EDT news conference will air live on NASA Television and stream on the agency's website.

Kimbrough and cosmonauts Andrey Borisenko and Sergey Ryzhikov of the Russian space agency Roscosmos will launch to the space station Sept. 23 aboard the Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The trio will round out Expedition 49, and return to Earth in February as part of the Expedition 50 crew.

B-roll video of crew training will air before the news conference, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Media who wish to participate by telephone should call Johnson's newsroom at 281-483-5111 no later than 1:45 p.m. Those following the briefing on social media may ask questions using the hashtag #askNASA. Interview opportunities also are available in person or by phone.

To request credentials to attend in person, or to reserve an interview opportunity, reporters must contact Johnson's newsroom by 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 5.

During their planned five and a half month mission, the station crew members will perform approximately 250 research investigations and technology demonstrations not possible on Earth in order to advance scientific knowledge of Earth, space, physical and biological sciences. Science conducted on the space station continues to yield benefits for humanity and will enable future long-duration human and robotic exploration into deep space, including the agency’s Journey to Mars.

Kimbrough, a retired Army Colonel, completed his first spaceflight in 2008 on space shuttle mission STS-126, when he spent almost 16 days helping expand the station’s living quarters to accommodate a six-member crew. During those 16 days, he completed two spacewalks, logging 12 hours and 52 minutes outside the station.

A native of Killeen, Texas, Kimbrough is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the Georgia Institute of Technology. He started working at Johnson as a flight simulation engineer on shuttle training aircraft before his selection to the astronaut corps in 2004.

Expedition 49 crew members will share their flight experiences on Instagram. Those interested can follow along at:

http://instagram.com/iss

Follow Kimbrough on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/astro_kimbrough

Watch NASA TV streaming video, and get schedule and downlink information, at:

http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv

Check out the latest on the International Space Station and its crews, at:

http://www.nasa.gov/station
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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« Reply #8 on: 07/07/2016 11:24 pm »
ISS Expedition 49-50 Crew Training
 
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Published on Jul 7, 2016
Video Footage of the International Space Station’s Expedition 49-50 crew members during pre-flight training activities for their upcoming mission to the space station. NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough, cosmonauts Andrey Borisenko and Andrey Borisenko of the Russian space agency Roscosmos will launch to the space station Sept. 23 aboard the Roscosmos MS-02 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The trio will round out Expedition 49, and return to Earth in February as part of the Expedition 50 crew.



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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« Reply #9 on: 07/07/2016 11:25 pm »
ISS Expedition 49-50 Crew Previews Mission

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Published on Jul 7, 2016
NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough and two Russian crewmates answered questions about their upcoming mission to the International Space Station at a news conference, Thursday, July 7, at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Kimbrough and cosmonauts Andrey Borisenko and Sergey Ryzhikov of the Russian space agency, Roscosmos will launch to the space station Sept. 23 aboard the Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The trio will round out Expedition 49, and return to Earth in February as part of the Expedition 50 crew.



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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« Reply #10 on: 08/24/2016 08:55 pm »
August 24, 2016
MEDIA ADVISORY M16-102

NASA Astronaut Shane Kimbrough Available for Interviews Before Space Station Mission
 
NASA Astronaut Shane Kimbrough answers a question from the media at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, on Feb. 24. Kimbrough is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz spacecraft Sept. 23.

Credits: NASA

NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough, who is making final preparations for a September launch to the International Space Station, is available for live satellite interviews from 7 to 8 a.m. EDT Tuesday, Sept. 6. The interviews will air live on NASA Television and the agency’s website.

Kimbrough will participate in the interviews live from the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia. The interviews will be preceded at 6:30 a.m. by a video highlighting his mission training.

To participate, media should contact Thomas Gerczak at 281-792-7515 or [email protected] no later than 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2. Media participating in the live shots must tune to NASA Television’s NTV-3 channel. Satellite tuning information is available at:

http://go.nasa.gov/1pOWUhR

Kimbrough and his crewmates, cosmonauts Andrey Borisenko and Sergey Ryzhikov of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, will launch aboard a Soyuz spacecraft at 2:17 p.m. Sept. 23 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. This will be the second flight of the upgraded Soyuz MS spacecraft, and the crew will spend two days testing the modified systems before docking to the station at 5:05 p.m. Sept. 25.

At the space station, they will join Expedition 49 members NASA astronaut Kate Rubins, Roscosmos cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin and Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Takuya Onishi. Together, the six crew members will continue the several hundred experiments in biology, biotechnology, physical science and Earth science currently under way and scheduled to take place aboard humanity’s only orbiting lab.

A retired Army colonel and native of Killeen, Texas, Kimbrough completed his first spaceflight in 2008 on space shuttle mission STS-126. During this mission, he worked to expand the living quarters of the space station to accommodate a six-member crew – an effort that included two spacewalks, during which he logged 12 hours and 52 minutes outside the orbiting laboratory.

Kimbrough is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, and the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. He began his NASA career at the agency’s Johnson Space Center as a flight simulation engineer on the Shuttle Training Aircraft before being selected as an astronaut in 2004. This will be Kimbrough’s first long-duration stay on the space station. He is scheduled to return to Earth with crew members Borisenko and Ryzhikov in February 2017.

Get the latest NASA TV schedule and video streaming information at:

http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv

Follow the space station crew and mission on social media at:

http://twitter.com/space_station

http://instagram.com/iss

Follow Kimbrough on Twitter at:

https://twitter.com/astro_kimbrough

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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« Reply #11 on: 08/31/2016 05:46 pm »
Expedition 49-50 - Crew Qualification Training at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9958

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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« Reply #12 on: 09/06/2016 07:24 pm »
ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/05/2016

Posted on September 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm by HQ.
 
Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) Ingress and Sampling: Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Rubins ingressed the BEAM and collected the deployed Radiation Area Monitor (RAM) dosimeters and performed Microbial Air Sampler (MAS) and Surface Sample Kit (SSK) sampling. She also performed a thorough inspection of the walls and found no moisture.  The crew also replaced all of the BEAM sensor extended life battery packs.  The MAS and SSK samples as well as the RAM dosimeters will be packed for return on 46S and analyzed in Houston.

Cardio Ox and Biochem Profile Collections:  Rubins and FE-5 Onishi performed their Flight Day 60 (FD60) urine and blood collections and inserted them into Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI).  The Biochemical Profile experiment tests blood and urine samples obtained from astronauts before, during, and after spaceflight. Specific proteins and chemicals in the samples are used as biomarkers, or indicators of health. Post-flight analysis yields a database of samples and test results, which scientists can use to study the effects of spaceflight on the body.  The goal of Cardio Ox is to determine whether biological markers of oxidative and inflammatory stress are elevated during and after space flight and whether this results in an increased, long-term risk of atherosclerosis risk in astronauts.

Marrow: Rubins collected breath and ambient air samples in support of the Canadian Space Agency’s Marrow experiment.  Marrow investigation looks at the effect of microgravity on the bone marrow. It is believed that microgravity, like long-duration bed rest on Earth, has a negative effect on the bone marrow and the blood cells that are produced in the marrow. The extent of this effect, and its recovery, are of interest to space research and healthcare providers on Earth.

ISS Change of Command (COC): The entire crew discussed with Mission Control Center (MCC)-Houston and MCC-Moscow flight control teams their roles and responsibilities for the timeframe between the COC event and departure of 46S. Anatoly Ivanishin then assumed command of the ISS from Jeff Williams. Following the COC, the 47S crew became prime for emergency response.

Post Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Tasks: The crew deconfigured the Airlock following last week’s EVA operations and prepared Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMUs) and equipment for long term stowage. They also performed EMU cooling loop maintenance on the EMUs used during the EVA (3003 and 3008).

Crew Quarters (CQ) Port Cleaning: In preparation for his departure from the ISS tomorrow Williams cleaned his CQ, including the intake and exhaust ducts, fans and airflow sensors.
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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« Reply #13 on: 09/08/2016 06:58 pm »
ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/06/2016

Posted on September 6, 2016 at 4:00 pm by HQ.
 
46 Soyuz (46S) Undock and Landing: Jeff Williams, Alexey Ovchinin and Oleg Skripochka are scheduled to undock from the ISS today at 4:51PM CDT and land in Kazakhstan at 8:14PM CDT. The ISS will be in 3-crew operations until the arrival of 48S on September 9, 2016.

Human Research Program (HRP) Collections: Flight Engineer (FE)-6 assisted FE-5 with HRP operations in performing blood sample collections and configuring the Refrigerated Centrifuge for the first set of sample load operations. FE-5 performed urine sample collections and processed the blood samples by setting up Refrigerated Centrifuge for two sample spins. The urine and blood samples were stowed in the Minus Eighty-degree Freezer for ISS (MELFI). These sample collections will be used to support the HRP: Biochem Profile, Repository, and Cardio Ox investigations.

Cardio Ox Ultrasound and Blood Pressure Operations: With remote guidance from the Cardio Ox ground teams, FE-5 assisted FE-6 in conducting an ultrasound scan after attaching the ECG Electrodes and marking the arteries followed by blood pressure measurements using the Cardiolab Holter Arterial Blood Pressure Unit. The goal of the Cardio Ox investigation is to determine whether biological markers of oxidative and inflammatory stress are elevated during and after space flight and whether this results in an increased, long-term risk of atherosclerosis risk in astronauts. Twelve crewmembers provide blood and urine samples to assess biomarkers before launch, 15 and 60 days after launch, 15 days before returning to Earth, and within days after landing. Ultrasound scans of the carotid and brachial arteries are obtained at the same time points, as well as through 5 years after landing, as an indicator of cardiovascular health.

Marrow: FE-5 collected breath and ambient air samples in support of the Canadian Space Agency’s Marrow experiment.  Marrow investigation looks at the effect of microgravity on the bone marrow. It is believed that microgravity, like long-duration bed rest on Earth, has a negative effect on the bone marrow and the blood cells that are produced in the marrow. The extent of this effect, and its recovery, are of interest to space research and healthcare providers on Earth.

Waste Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Piping Replacement: The crew replaced the WHC piping between the pump separator and the dose pump.  This is routine preventative maintenance performed every 6 months.
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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« Reply #14 on: 09/10/2016 09:28 am »
ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/08/2016

Posted on September 8, 2016 at 4:00 pm by HQ.
 
Biomolecule Sequencer (BMS) Sample Analysis: Yesterday, the crew initiated the third BMS sample off of the task list.  Following retrieval of the Flow Cell and Media Syringe Tube from the from Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI) and thawing of the sample, the crew injected the sample into the Flow Cell and initiated the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing via the Surface Pro 3 tablet.  The goals of the BMS experiment are to provide a proof-of-concept for the functionality and evaluate crew operability of a DNA sequencer in a space/microgravity environment.  The capability for sequencing of DNA in space could provide for a better ability to identify microbes in real-time, instead of requiring sample return and ground based analysis.

Node 1 Starboard Aft Intra-Module Ventilation (IMV) Fan Inlet Cleaning: Yesterday, the crew completed the IMV Fan Inlet cleaning.  The purpose of this cleaning is to remove any foreign object or debris (FOD) from Intermodule Ventilation (IMV) Fan inlet flow straighter and Silencers located at the Node 1 Starboard Aft location.

Portable Emergency Provisions (PEPS) Inspection:  Today, the crew conducted a regular inspection of the Portable Fire Extinguishers (PFEs), Extension Hose Tee Kits (EHTKs), Portable Breathing Apparatus (PBAs), and Pre-Breathe Masks.  Pre-Breathe Masks are not emergency equipment, but have similar maintenance requirements and are included in this inspection.

EXpedite PRocessing of Experiments to Space Station (EXPRESS) Rack 7 (ER7) Solid State Power Control Module (SSPCM) Remove and Replace (R&R):   The crew replaced the SSPCM in ER7 to recover the rack.  After powering the rack, ground teams report that the SSPCM powered up successfully.  The SSPCM failed on July 8, 2016.  Following the recovery of ER7 capability, tomorrow the crew will relocate the two Space Automated Bioproduct Laboratories (SABLs) currently in ER8 to ER7 to make room for the SpaceX-9 delivered Phase Change Heat Exchanger (PCHx).  The primary objective of the PCHx Project is to create a unique test platform utilizing the EXPRESS Rack on the ISS to advance the technology readiness level of phase change heat exchangers for infusion into future exploration vehicles. Phase change material heat exchangers are a useful technology that helps certain space missions in regulating the thermal conditions on their particular spacecraft. They serve as a supplemental heat rejection device during time-varying heat loads and/or transient environments. It does so by storing waste energy by melting a phase change material during peak loads. It can then reject this energy through a radiator when conditions allow, causing the phase change material to freeze.

Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Rope Replace:  As part of routine maintenance, the crew replaced both ARED cable arm ropes.  After the installation, the crew was unable to engage detents while the ARED Main Arm is on the Upper Stops. Currently the crew is no go for ARED exercise.  Ground teams are discussing a forward plan.

Intermodule Ventilation (IMV) Flow Measurements:  As part of system health monitoring, the crew utilized a Velocicalc tool in order to obtain measurements of selected ventilation inlets and outlets within the USOS.  Today’s measurements were taken in the Joint Airlock, Node1, Node 2, Node 3, Cupola, and the Lab.
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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« Reply #15 on: 09/13/2016 07:19 am »
September 12, 2016
MEDIA ADVISORY M16-108

Napa Students to Speak to Space Station Astronaut Alum

Students at Vintage High School in Napa, California, will have the opportunity to speak with a NASA astronaut living and working aboard the International Space Station at 1 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Sept. 14. The 20-minute, Earth-to-space call will air live on NASA Television and the agency’s website.

Expedition 49 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins, a 1996 Vintage High School graduate, will answer questions from the students. Media interested in covering the event should contact Elizabeth Emmett at [email protected]. Vintage High School is located at 1375 Trower Ave.

In preparation, students have been learning about topics related to Rubins’ research, including DNA sequencing. Rubins launched to the station July 6, and in August, conducted the first DNA sequencing in space. She will return home in October.

This in-flight education downlink is an integral component of the NASA Office of Education’s efforts to improve science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teaching and learning in the United States. Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station through the agency Office of Education’s STEM on Station activity provides authentic, live experiences in space exploration, space study and the scientific components of space travel, while introducing the possibilities of life in space.

NASA TV streaming video, schedule and downlink information, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv

For more information, videos and lesson plans highlighting research on the International Space Station, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/education/stemonstation
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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
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ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/09/2016

Posted on September 9, 2016 at 4:00 pm by HQ.

EXpedite PRocessing of Experiments to Space Station (EXPRESS) Rack 7 (ER7) and ER8 Locker Relocations:   Following the recovery of ER7 capability yesterday, the crew relocated the two Space Automated Bioproduct Laboratories (SABLs) currently in ER8 to ER7 to make room for the SpaceX-9 delivered Phase Change Heat Exchanger (PCHx) which will be installed next week.  The primary objective of the PCHx Project is to create a unique test platform utilizing the EXPRESS Rack on the ISS to advance the technology readiness level of phase change heat exchangers for infusion into future exploration vehicles. Phase change material heat exchangers are a useful technology that helps certain space missions in regulating the thermal conditions on their particular spacecraft. They serve as a supplemental heat rejection device during time-varying heat loads and/or transient environments. It does so by storing waste energy by melting a phase change material during peak loads. It can then reject this energy through a radiator when conditions allow, causing the phase change material to freeze.

Manufacturing Device: FE-6 removed, photographed, and stowed the printed object and from the Manufacturing Device volume.  The crew then removed and cleaned the extruder print nozzle, installed a new feedstock canister, extruder head, and print tray in preparation for the next ground controlled printing session.  Manufacturing Device consists of the Additive Manufacturing Facility (AMF), a permanent manufacturing facility on the ISS, providing hardware manufacturing services. The ability to manufacture on the ISS enables on-demand repair and production capability, as well as essential research for manufacturing on long-term missions. AMF allows for immediate repair of essential components, upgrades of existing hardware, installation of new hardware that is manufactured, and the manufacturing capability to support commercial interests on the ISS.

Treadmill 2 (T2) Quarterly Inspection:  The crew inspected the T2 isolators, bottom corner hardware witness marks and a Snubber Arm inspection. This is nominal preventive maintenance that is performed on a quarterly basis.

On Board Training (OBT) 45 Soyuz (45S) Emergency Drill:  All 3 crew members participated in this OBT to practice emergency departure of the ISS. This drill is scheduled when a crew has been on onboard the Station for 12-14 weeks and once every 2.5 months thereafter.

Hatch Seal Inspection: The crew performed this scheduled maintenance to clean the USOS hatch seals in Node1, lab, Node2 and Node3. They will also inspect the sealing surface and hatch handle mechanism for Foreign Object Debris (FOD) or damage.

ISS Reboost on 64 Progress (63P) Thrusters:  Tonight, ground controllers will perform a reboost of ISS using thrusters on 63P currently docked to the Service Module (SM) Aft.  This will set up phasing for 65P launch/dock, and 47S landing.

Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Troubleshooting:  After the crew replaced both ARED cable arm ropes, they were unable to engage detents while the ARED Main Arm is on the Upper Stops. Today the crew performed a troubleshooting procedure that had the crew add a Vectran rope to the cable arm ropes to extend the ropes and allow detent engagement. After the troubleshooting, the crew was still unable to engage the detent on the left side of ARED. Currently the crew is no go for ARED bar exercises, but they can perform rope exercises. Ground teams are looking at additional troubleshooting options.
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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« Reply #17 on: 09/14/2016 05:25 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/12/2016

Posted on September 12, 2016 at 4:00 pm by HQ.
 

Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) reconfiguration:  FE-6 performed the teardown and removal of the Heart Cell payload from the MSG.  Heart Cells was completed and returned to the ground on SpaceX-9.  On Tuesday, the crew will install the Selectable Optical Diagnostics Instrument Experiment Diffusion Coefficient Mixture (SODI DCMix)-3 into the MSG work volume.  The Heart Cell investigation studies the human heart, specifically how heart muscle tissue contracts, grows and changes (gene expression) in microgravity and how those changes vary among subjects. Understanding how heart muscle cells, or cardiomyocytes, change in space improves efforts for studying disease, screening drugs and conducting cell replacement therapy for future space missions.  The main purpose of the SODI DCMix-3 investigation is the measurement of diffusion coefficients of selected ternary mixtures taking advantage of the reduced gravity environment available on board the ISS.

Japanese Experiment Module Airlock (JEMAL) Preparation: FE-5 extended the JEMAL Slide Table into the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) volume and installed the Small Fine Arm (SFA) Attachment Mechanism (SAM) to the table.  FE-5 installed the Multi-Purpose Experiment Platform (MPEP) on the SAM.  The crew reviewed the NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) installation procedure ahead of tomorrow’s installation.

Fine Motor Skills (FMS): FE-5 and FE-6 performed their FMS sessions this morning.  Performing a series of interactive tasks on a touchscreen tablet were completed for the Fine Motor Skills investigation. This investigation is critical during long-duration space missions, particularly those skills needed to interact with technologies required in next-generation space vehicles, spacesuits, and habitats. The crewmember’s fine motor skills are also necessary for performing tasks in transit or on a planetary surface, such as information access, just-in-time training, subsystem maintenance, and medical treatment.

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Suit Maintenance: The crew performed maintenance tasks on EMU 3006 and EMU 3010 including an EMU swap, a loop scrub, a post-loop scrub water sample, suit and ion filter iodination and an EMU conductivity test. 

Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Network Storage (NeST) Mesh Replacement:  The crew removed the NeST mesh cover that covers the NeST internal fan inlet, changed out the mesh and replace the cover.  The old mesh was vacuumed and stowed.  This is nominal maintenance.

Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Operations:  Today, the Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) and maneuvered the SSRMS to a park position clear of the Japanese Experiment Module Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS) NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer #9 (NRCSD 9) deploy operations scheduled for next week.  MSS Performance today was nominal.
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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« Reply #18 on: 09/14/2016 05:25 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/13/2016

Posted on September 13, 2016 at 4:00 pm by HQ.
 

NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #9 Install: After extending the JEM Airlock (JEMAL) slide table into the cabin, FE-5 installed the NRCSD #9 quad-deployer onto the Multi-Purpose Experiment Platform Small Fine Arm Attachment Mechanism (MPEP/SAM) attachments this morning. The crew then retracted the slide table, closed the JEMAL hatch and depressurized the JEMAL in advance of the deployments tomorrow.  NRCSD #9 contains eight Planet Lab Dovesats that will be deployed in pairs of two.

Biomolecule Sequencer (BMS): FE-6 removed and thawed samples and flow cells from the Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI).  The crew then initiated a 48-hour sequencing run.  This sequencing session will be the fourth utilizing the Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) MinION sequencer and Surface Pro 3 tablet.  The goals of the BMS experiment are to provide a proof-of-concept for the functionality and evaluate crew operability of a DNA sequencer in a space/microgravity environment.  The capability for sequencing of DNA in space could provide for a better ability to identify microbes in real-time, instead of requiring sample return and ground based analysis.

Selectable Optical Diagnostics Instrument Experiment Diffusion Coefficient Mixture-3 (SODI) DCMix-3 Installation:  FE-6 successfully installed the European Space Agency’s (ESA’s) SODI-DCMix-3 experiment into the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG).  Once installed, ground controllers will operate the SODI experiment for several weeks.  The main purpose of the SODI DCMix-3 investigation is the measurement of diffusion coefficients of selected ternary mixtures taking advantage of the reduced gravity environment available on board the ISS.  A combination of different and complementary techniques are used to characterize flight candidate samples among water-based and hydrocarbon mixtures. Experimental results from space experiments, performed in the Selectable Optical Diagnostic Instrument, are used to test thermodiffusion theories and develop physical and mathematical models for the estimation of thermo-diffusion coefficients.

Manufacturing Device: FE-6 installed a new medium for the Manufacturing Device.  This print medium will be used for a calibration printing followed by a higher priority device contracted through Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS).  Manufacturing Device consists of the Additive Manufacturing Facility (AMF), a permanent manufacturing facility on the ISS, providing hardware manufacturing services. The ability to manufacture on the ISS enables on-demand repair and production capability, as well as essential research for manufacturing on long-term missions. AMF allows for immediate repair of essential components, upgrades of existing hardware, installation of new hardware that is manufactured, and the manufacturing capability to support commercial interests on the ISS.

Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Dose Pump Remove and Replace (R&R):  The crew has reported multiple WHC Pre-Treat Bad Quality Light (PTBQL) indications over the past several days.  This is an indication that the Dose Pump is reaching the end of its nominal six month life.  Today, they changed out the Dose Pump to return to nominal WHC operations.  The pump was last replaced in March of 2016.

Lab Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Return to Operations:  During installation of the MCA vacuum jumper in preparation for Lab MCA pumpdown, the crew was unable to mate the jumper to the Waste Gas Quick Disconnect (QD) due to access issues. Ground teams are working alternate options for connecting the MCA to vacuum.  This is required to return the Lab MCA to an operational state.

Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Encoder Remove and Replace (R&R):  The JEM Encoder was misconfigured with an off-nominal IP configuration, and could not be accessed. Today, FE-5 replaced the JEM Encoder with an on orbit spare in order to regain functionality.
Jacques :-)

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Re: Expedition-49 thread (September - November 2016)
« Reply #19 on: 09/16/2016 08:55 am »
ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/14/2016

Posted on September 14, 2016 at 4:00 pm by HQ.
 
Asia Try Zero-G: The crew performed the ASIA TRY ZERO-G experiment.  The crew performed science experiments on themes proposed by six different countries throughout Asia.  The downlinked video will be used to promote the understanding of space activity for Asian countries.

Electrostatic Levitation Furnace (ELF) Troubleshooting: The crew is troubleshooting the ELF facility.  The crew removed hardware from the Multi-Purpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR)-2 and connected the laptop via USB to provide the ground the ability to load software to the ELF subunits.  Troubleshooting is scheduled to continue through Friday, September 16th.  The Electrostatic Levitation Furnace (ELF) is an experimental facility designed to levitate/melt/solidify materials by containerless processing techniques using the Electrostatic Levitation method. With this facility, thermophysical properties of high temperature melts can be measured, and solidification from deeply undercooled melts can be achieved. The ELF is located in the JEM Multipurpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR) in Kibo.

Phase Change Heat Exchanger (PCHx): The crew began the installation of the PCHx into EXpedite PRocessing of Experiments to Space Station (EXPRESS) Rack (ER)-8.  The crew was initially unable to mate the Low Temperature Loop (LTL) Quick Disconnect (QD) to complete the PCHx installation.  After further troubleshooting, the crew was able to mate the LTL supply line, and continued with PCHx Installation.  The crew will check for any leaks and ground teams will continue with verification.  The primary objective of the PCHx Project is to create a unique test platform utilizing the EXPRESS Rack on the ISS to advance the technology readiness level of phase change heat exchangers for infusion into future exploration vehicles. Phase change material heat exchangers are a useful technology that helps certain space missions in regulating the thermal conditions on their particular spacecraft. They serve as a supplemental heat rejection device during time-varying heat loads and/or transient environments. It does so by storing waste energy by melting a phase change material during peak loads. It can then reject this energy through a radiator when conditions allow, causing the phase change material to freeze.

NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #9 Deployment: Ground controllers deployed the first of four pairs of Planet Lab DoveSats from the NRCSD #9.  One solar array on the first cubesat and both solar arrays on the second cubesat deployed early, which was an expected possibility and there are no impacts.  The remaining three pairs of cubesats will be deployed through tonight’s crew sleep period.  This deployment titled “Flock 2” is a fleet of nanosatellites designed, built and operated by Planet Labs Inc., and will enable imagery of the changing planet to be taken on a frequent basis, with humanitarian and environmental applications ranging from monitoring deforestation and the ice caps to disaster relief and improving agriculture yields in developing nations.

Nitrogen/Oxygen Recharge System (NORS) Setup and Oxygen Transfer: The crew demated and stowed a depleted O2 recharge tank and then installed a new O2 recharge tank and configured NORS to transfer O2 to the US Airlock High Pressure Gas Tanks (HPGTs).
Jacques :-)

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