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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
« Reply #40 on: 09/19/2015 12:26 am »
ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/17/15

Posted on September 17, 2015 at 4:47 pm by cosbourn.
 
Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Airlock Preparation for JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (JSSOD) #4 Launch:  In preparation for the deploy of two JSSOD satellites this morning, Yui opened the outer JEM Airlock hatch and extended the slide table to the outside of the ISS.  Ground Controllers used the JEM Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS)  Small Fine Arm (SFA) to remove the JSSOD from the slide table and positioned it for deploy of two satellites. Both satellites were succesfully deployed approximately 10 minutes apart. The first satellite is designed to observe the Ultraviolet (UV) spectrum during the Orionid meteor shower in October.  The second satellite, sponsored by the University of Brasilia and the Brazilian government, focuses on meteorological data collection.
 


Does anyone have the deploy times for the cubesats?
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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
« Reply #41 on: 09/19/2015 12:32 am »
ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/17/15

Posted on September 17, 2015 at 4:47 pm by cosbourn.
 
Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Airlock Preparation for JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (JSSOD) #4 Launch:  In preparation for the deploy of two JSSOD satellites this morning, Yui opened the outer JEM Airlock hatch and extended the slide table to the outside of the ISS.  Ground Controllers used the JEM Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS)  Small Fine Arm (SFA) to remove the JSSOD from the slide table and positioned it for deploy of two satellites. Both satellites were succesfully deployed approximately 10 minutes apart. The first satellite is designed to observe the Ultraviolet (UV) spectrum during the Orionid meteor shower in October.  The second satellite, sponsored by the University of Brasilia and the Brazilian government, focuses on meteorological data collection.
 


Does anyone have the deploy times for the cubesats?

Answering my own question:

S-CUBE Sep 17 1202 UTC  http://www.it-chiba.ac.jp/topics/2015/09/s-cube.html
SERPENS Sep 17 1213:49 UTC http://amsat-br.org/sinais-do-cubesat-serpens-recebidos/
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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
« Reply #42 on: 09/19/2015 07:58 am »
Some pics of the cubesat deployments (from Yui's Twitter page)

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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
« Reply #43 on: 09/19/2015 09:25 am »
Kjell Lindgren ‏@astro_kjell 

#SpaceCheeseburger for #NationalCheeseburgerDay! Tortilla, cheese spread, re-hydrated beef patty. I miss the lettuce!

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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
« Reply #44 on: 09/19/2015 09:26 am »
Scott Kelly ‏@StationCDRKelly 

Another week goes by and it's day 175. #goodnight from @Space_Station! #YearInSpace

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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
« Reply #45 on: 09/19/2015 09:27 am »
油井 亀美也 Kimiya.Yui ‏@Astro_Kimiya 

You (HTV-5) will leave ISS soon.. You saved us.. You are my good friend. I will miss you..

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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
« Reply #46 on: 09/19/2015 09:28 am »
油井 亀美也 Kimiya.Yui ‏@Astro_Kimiya

多くの方が、私の様に宇宙に長期滞在できる様になった時、人の未来は大きく変わります。ただ、その可能性に気付いている人は、現時点ではごく僅か。でも、心の奥底でその可能性を感じているからこそ、皆さんは宇宙に魅せられるのではないでしょうか?、

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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
« Reply #47 on: 09/19/2015 04:47 pm »
ISS and all the MCCs just completed COMM checks after an planned outage (swing) earlier in the day.  The checks were reported good by all but there was a significant echo on the streaming feed. Anyone have details on the changes made to the COMM config?
Best quote heard during an inspection, "I was unaware that I was the only one who was aware."

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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
« Reply #48 on: 09/19/2015 04:59 pm »
From [email protected]:

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Heading into the unknown…

Almost everything we know about living in space ends at six months. Now that I am at the midpoint of my mission, heading into the second half of one year in space aboard the International Space Station, I am looking forward to exploring the science of this uncharted territory and stepping into the unknown.

My Russian colleague Mikhail Kornienko and I are living in space for one year to push the edge of our scientific understanding. To add in another dynamic, researchers are conducting “twin studies” to compare the subtle effects and changes in spaceflight as compared to Earth by studying my twin brother and I, two individuals who have almost identical genetics, but are in different environments for one year. We hope that the knowledge gained on this mission will benefit the Earth and that the data collected will help send humans to new destinations, supporting the next generation of space exploration.

Whether it is living in low Earth orbit for one year or a two year mission to the Red Planet, I have learned that human potential is limitless and we should never stop pushing the boundaries of exploration.

Thank you for supporting me and joining me on this mission. I am posting on social media with the hope that I can bring all of you on Earth along for the ride. I want to inspire you to reach further for your dreams and know that anything is possible.

The people who make International Space Station operations possible, the flight controllers watching over our ship 24-7-365, and the researchers analyzing the data we get back have invested their careers and lives to this mission to serve the United States and inspire the next generation.

I have traveled 72 million miles around Earth in the past 171 days -- flying at 17,500mph -- and have had the opportunity to experience our home planet from an incredible perspective. When I come home in March, I will have orbited the Earth 5,472 times traveling 141.7 million statute miles and spent more time in space than any U.S. astronaut in history. Please join me for the next six months of my mission -- as I reach these milestones and continue NASA’s work off the Earth, for the Earth.
 
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly takes a selfie with the Bahamas from 250 miles above Earth aboard the International Space Station. [see below]

Please continue to follow the mission at www.nasa.gov/station and on social media at @StationCDRKelly on Twitter and Instagram, NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly on Facebook and using #YearInSpace.

Sincerely,
Scott

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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
« Reply #49 on: 09/20/2015 04:01 pm »
https://twitter.com/astro_kjell/status/645619673753477120
Kjell Lindgren ‏@astro_kjell
Movie night! What a treat to watch #TheMartian while in space and see reflections of our own #JourneyToMars!

https://twitter.com/astro_luca/status/645625671688015873
Luca Parmitano ‏@astro_luca
Not fair! On Exp37 we wanted to watch 'Gravity' but we couldn't make it happen... 

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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
« Reply #50 on: 09/21/2015 07:53 pm »
ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/18/15

Posted on September 18, 2015 at 4:31 pm by cosbourn.
 
Fluid Shifts Imaging Measurements with Russian Chibis: Today, 1 Year Crewmembers Kelly and Kornienko, with assistance from Volkov and with remote guidance from a ground team, each used a Russian Chibis (Lower Body Negative Pressure – LBNP) device during examinations for Cerebral and Cochlear Fluid Pressure (CCFP), Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAE), and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT).  Fluid Shifts is a joint NASA-Russian experiment that investigates the causes for severe and lasting physical changes to astronaut’s eyes. Because the headward fluid shift is a hypothesized contributor to these changes, reversing this fluid shift with a lower body negative pressure device is under investigation to support development of preventative measures against a lasting change in vision.

Retraction of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Airlock (JEMAL) Slide Table:  Following up on the successful launch yesterday of the two JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (JSSOD) #4 satellites, Yui extended the JEMAL slide table out to the JEM Exposed Facility, monitored the soft dock of the Multi-Purpose Experiment Platform (MPEP) with the attached JSSOD to the slide table by the JEM Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS), then retracted the slide table and powered off the RMS monitors.

Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) Video Troubleshooting:  Yui performed a resistance measurement for the video cable that connects the CBEF and Image Processing Unit (IPU). This is part of the troubleshooting for issues experienced earlier this week during testing of multiple video downlinks.

Cognition Investigation:  Kornienko completed a Cognition session today. Individualized Real-Time Neurocognitive Assessment Toolkit for Space Flight Fatigue (Cognition) is a battery of tests that measure how spaceflight-related physical changes, such as microgravity and lack of sleep, can affect cognitive performance. Cognition includes ten brief computerized tests that cover a wide range of cognitive functions, and provides immediate feedback on current and past test results. The software allows for real-time measurement of cognitive performance while in space.

Radi-N Neutron Field Study (Radi-N):  Kononenko handed over eight Radi-N detectors to Lindgren who in turn deployed eight bubble detectors around the ISS for the Radi-N experiment. The objective of this investigation is to better characterize the ISS neutron environment and define the risk posed to the crewmembers’ health and provide the data necessary to develop advanced protective measures for future space flight.

SOLAR Investigation: Measurements continue to be taken for ESA’s SOLAR investigation during the current sun visibility window.  Two sun spectrum and two calibration measurements have been performed.  The goal of the SOLAR instruments is to measure solar spectral irradiance and variability.

Mobile Servicing System (MSS)-2 Locker Removal and Disposal:  Following yesterday’s activity to clear the LAB1P5 location of stowage, Lindgren and Yui removed the MSS-2 Locker and disposed of it in the H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)-5. This volume will eventually be used by Common Communications for Visiting Vehicle (C2V2) hardware, which will be installed during Increment 46.

Station Support Computer (SSC) Donut Service Pack Status:  The Donut Service Pack deployed over the weekend is operating, however continues to experience a couple of issues. On the ground, OPTIMIS Viewer encounters sluggish performance, requiring nonessential users to log off.  Nonessential users can still access Flight Notes, Chits, and Jedi Messages etc..  Onboard ISS, SSC Windows Server “ISS-SERVER1” is experiencing high memory usage and requires ground controllers to reboot the server several times per day to reduce memory consumption.  As long as these reboots are being performed, there’s no impact to the crew.   Ground Teams are working to come up with a more permanent solution to both issues.
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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
« Reply #51 on: 09/22/2015 02:17 pm »
ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/21/15

Posted on September 21, 2015 at 4:45 pm by cosbourn.
 
Ocular Health Testing:  Lindgren and Yui have initiated their Flight Day 60 Ocular Health testing by performing vision and tonometry tests, taking blood pressure measurements, and completing a vision questionnaire.

Microbiome Investigation: Kelly completed survey questions and performed body sample collections for his Flight Day 180 session of the Microbiome investigation. Microbiome investigates the impact of space travel on both the human immune system and an individual’s microbiome (the collection of microbes that live in and on the human body at any given time).

Observation Analysis of Smectic Islands in Space (OASIS) Sample Exchange: Kononenko performed an OASIS sample exchange today, installing the third of four sample cartridges into the experiment hardware housed in the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG). OASIS studies the unique behavior of liquid crystals in microgravity, including their overall motion and the merging of crystal layers known as smectic islands. Liquid crystals are used for display screens in televisions and clocks, and they also occur in soaps and in cell membranes. The experiment allows detailed studies of the behavior of these structures, and how microgravity affects their unique ability to act like both a liquid and a solid crystal.

Treadmill 2 (T2) Yearly Maintenance:  Lindgren performed a thorough inspection of T2’s drive shaft, pulley teeth, motor, motor carriage bolts, motor belt, mounting screws, lateral belts, and clean the bearing housing.  All observations were photo documented and downlinked to the ground for analysis.  Once the maintenance was completed, T2 was powered up and is back in operation.

USOS Hatch Seal Inspections:  Lindgren cleaned and inspected USOS Hatch Seals, Hatch Plate Sealing Surfaces, and Hatch Handle Mechanisms.  Hatches targeted for today’s inspection included the Node 1 (Port, Stbd, Fwd, Aft), Lab (Fwd, Aft), Node 2 (Aft), and Node 3 (Nadir, Fwd).  Additional hatch inspections are scheduled to occur this Thursday, September 24th.

Sound Level Meter (SLM) Ops:  Kelly measured the acoustic environment in habitable areas of the ISS by taking sound level readings. Today’s measurements took place within Node 3, Cupola, MRM1, SM, and T2 operating at various speeds before the treadmill’s yearly maintenance.  One set of measurements, those following completion of the T2 yearly maintenance, were deferred to tomorrow due to crew time constraints.

Lab Bacteria Filter Change out:  As part of routine maintenance, Yui changed out six bacteria filters in Lab today.

Water Recovery System (WRS) Total Organic Compound Analyzer (TOCA) Results:  Today’s TOC level was 2932 µg/L.  This continues an upward trend, though currently still below the screening limit of 3000 µg/L.  The WRS Ion Exchange (IX) Bed and Microbial Check Valve (MCV) replacement are planned in early October and should help lower the TOC levels.  The date for the Multifiltration (MF) bed replacement is TBD.
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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
« Reply #52 on: 09/23/2015 05:39 pm »
ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/22/15

Posted on September 22, 2015 at 4:47 pm by cosbourn.
 
Ocular Health:  Lindgren and Yui continued with their Flight Day 60 Ocular Health activities this morning by performing their Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), each acting as the Crew Medical Officer (CMO) for the other.  Later in the day, the crew performed fundoscopy, again taking turns as the CMO.  OCT is used to measure retinal thickness, volume, and retinal nerve fiber layer, and the fundoscope is used to obtain images of the retinal surface.  The Ocular Health protocol calls for a systematic gathering of physiological data to characterize the risk of microgravity-induced visual impairment/intracranial pressure in ISS crewmembers. Researchers believe that the measurement of visual, vascular and central nervous system changes over the course of this experiment and during the subsequent post-flight recovery will assist in the development of countermeasures, clinical monitoring strategies, and clinical practice guidelines.

Cognition:  Kelly performed his Flight Day 180 session of the Cognition experiment. Individualized Real-Time Neurocognitive Assessment Toolkit for Space Flight Fatigue (Cognition) is a battery of tests that measure how spaceflight-related physical changes, such as microgravity and lack of sleep, can affect cognitive performance. Cognition includes ten brief computerized tests that cover a wide range of cognitive functions, and provides immediate feedback on current and past test results. The software allows for real-time measurement of cognitive performance while in space.

Twins Study:  Kelly collected Flight Day 180 physical samples today in support of the Twins Study.  This investigation is an integrated compilation of ten different studies led by multiple investigators.  The studies take advantage of a unique opportunity to look at the effects of space travel on identical twins, with one of them experiencing space travel for a year while the other remains earth-bound for that same year.  The study looks at changes in the human body in the fields of genetics, psychology, physiology, microbiology, and immunology.

HTV Cargo Transfer Status:  Yui and Lindgren continued working on HTV-5 Cargo transfer operations today. Cargo specialist estimate the crew will need approximately 1 hour to complete the HTV-5 cargo operations.

44 Soyuz (44S) Emergency Descent Drill:  Kelly, Volkov, and Kornienko participated in an emergency decent drill this morning. This training session focused on off-nominal procedures that would be used in the event the crew needed to egress the ISS and perform an emergency descent.

Sound Level Meter (SLM) Ops:  Lindgren obtained acoustic readings of Treadmill 2 (T2) at various speeds which will be compared to the readings Kelly took yesterday before the T2 Yearly Maintenance.

Possible Conjunction with Object #81934:  Ground teams are evaluating tracking data for a possible conjunction with object #81934. The time of closest approach is Wednesday, 23 September at 1:03pm CDT. Concern level on the item is currently high and teams are evaluating the potential for a Pre-Determined Debris Avoidance Maneuver (PDAM).
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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
« Reply #53 on: 09/23/2015 06:12 pm »
ISS045E011504 (09/12/2015) --- NASA Astronaut Kjell Lindgren (left) and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko (right) pictured just before a haircut. Space station crew members use a special set of clippers with a vacuum attachment to collect loose hairs in microgravity.

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ISS045E011575 (09/12/2015) --- NASA Astronaut Kjell Lindgren (back) gives Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko (front) a haircut inside the station's Harmony module. Space station crew members use a special set of clippers with a vacuum attachment to collect loose hairs in microgravity.
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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
« Reply #54 on: 09/24/2015 06:14 am »
September 24, 2015 (JST)

Fish reveal details of bone density loss during space missions
Studies of medaka fish raised on the International Space Station shed light on how bone responds to sustained exposure to microgravity.

Spending time in space in a reduced gravity environment can have lasting effects on the body. For example, it is known that gravity plays a key role in the correct formation and maintenance of bone structure. Studies have shown that astronauts experience
a significant drop in bone mineral density when they have been on space missions, but the exact molecular mechanisms responsible for this are unclear.

Now, Akira Kudo at Tokyo Institute of Technology, together with scientists across Japan, have shown that medaka fish reared on the International Space Station for 56 days experienced increased osteoclast activity - bone cells involved in the re-absorption
of bone tissue - likely leading to a subsequent reduction of bone density. They also found several genes that were upregulated in the fish during the space mission. 

The team generated fish with osteoclasts that emit a fluorescent signal. They sent 24 fish into space as juveniles, and monitored their development for 56 days under microgravity. The results were compared with a fish control group kept on Earth. 

Kudo and his team found that bone mineral density in the pharyngeal bone (the jaw bone at the back of the throat) and the teeth of the fish reduced significantly, with decreased calcification by day 56 compared with the control group. This thinning
of bone was accompanied by an increase in the volume and activity of osteoclasts. The team conducted whole transcriptome analysis of the fish jaws, and uncovered two strongly upregulated genes (fkbp5 and ddit4), together with 15 other mitochondria-related
genes whose expression was also enhanced. 

Reduced movement under microgravity also has an influence. The fish began to exhibit unusual behavior towards the latter stages of their stay in space, showing motionless at day 47.

The findings provide valuable details of bone structure physiology and the abnormalities caused by the stress to the body at reduced gravity. 


URL:
http://global.jaxa.jp/press/2015/09/20150924_osteoclast.html
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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
« Reply #55 on: 09/24/2015 08:03 am »
Video in which Amy Shira Teitel discusses the differences and similarities between a long-duration ISS mission and a trip to Mars.



For who do not know her, Amy has lots of space videos on You Tube.
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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
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ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/23/15

Posted on September 23, 2015 at 4:48 pm by cosbourn.
 
Ocular Health Ocular and Cardiac Ultrasounds:  Yui and Lindgren performed ocular and cardiac ultrasounds today as part of their Flight Day 60 Ocular Health testing.   The ultrasound images will be used to identify changes in globe morphology and document optic nerve sheath diameter, optic nerve sheath tortuosity, globe axial measurements, and choroidal engorgement. The Ocular Health protocol calls for a systematic gathering of physiological data to characterize the risk of microgravity-induced visual impairment/intracranial pressure in ISS crewmembers. Researchers believe that the measurement of visual, vascular and central nervous system changes over the course of this experiment and during the subsequent post-flight recovery will assist in the development of countermeasures, clinical monitoring strategies, and clinical practice guidelines.

Sprint Ultrasound:  Kelly performed his Flight Day 180 thigh and calf ultrasound scans today with assistance from Yui and guidance from the Sprint ground team.  Ultrasound scans are used to evaluate spaceflight-induced changes in the muscle volume. The Sprint investigation 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. Upon completion of this study, investigators expect to provide an integrated resistance and aerobic exercise training protocol capable of maintaining muscle, bone and cardiovascular health while reducing total exercise time over the course of a long-duration space flight. This will provide valuable information in support of the long term goal of protecting human fitness for even longer space exploration missions.

Journals:  Kelly performed his third of three weekly Journal activities today. Journals obtains information on behavioral and human issues that are relevant to the design of equipment and procedures and sustained human performance during extended-duration missions. Study results provide information to help prepare for future missions to low-Earth orbit and beyond.

H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) Cargo Transfer Status:  The crew continued working on HTV5 cargo transfer operations today, and are nearly complete with loading the vehicle.  HTV hatch closure is scheduled for Sunday, with unberth on Monday.

Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) Preparations:  In support of the ISS Upgrades EVA scheduled for late October, Yui prepared a new Simplified Aid For EVA Rescue (SAFER) for use and an old unit for return.  The new SAFER will be checked out in the coming weeks.  He also inspected Load Alleviating Strap on Safety Tethers, Waist Tethers and soft strap on D-Ring Extenders.  In addition, Lindgren lubricated EVA Mobility Unit (EMU) suits 3010 and 3003 O2 actuator slider bars and evaluated O2 actuator forces.  During the course of this activity, he noted a gouge to a Service and Cooling Umbilical (SCU) O-ring.  He provided imagery of the gouge which is being evaluated by engineering teams.

Robotics Micro-Conical Tool (RMCT) Swap:  Tonight robotics ground controllers will begin two days of activities to troubleshoot the torque anomaly previously seen with RMCT1, and to rule out the SPDM’s Tool Holster Assembly (THA) Micro-Conical Fitting (MCF) as the potential root cause.  This involves using the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) to pick up RMCT1 with Arm2 and RMCT2 with Arm1.   Each RMCT will then be used to grasp the other THA MCF before being stowed in its original location.

Conjunction with Object # 81934 Status:  After evaluating tracking data overnight, ground teams determined that the conjunction with Object #81934 was of low concern and discontinued planning for a Pre-Determined Debris Avoidance Maneuver (PDAM).
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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
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ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/24/15

Posted on September 24, 2015 at 4:49 pm by cosbourn.
 
Twins Study Influenza Vaccine and Sample Collection:  Kelly self-administered an influenza vaccine and collected Flight Day 180 blood and urine samples today in support of the Twins Study.  This investigation is an integrated compilation of ten different studies led by multiple investigators.  The studies take advantage of a unique opportunity to look at the effects of space travel on identical twins, with one of them experiencing space travel for a year while the other remains earth-bound for that same year.  The study looks at changes in the human body in the fields of genetics, psychology, physiology, microbiology, and immunology.

Cognition:  Yui and Lindgren performed their Flight Day 65 sessions of the Cognition experiment today. Individualized Real-Time Neurocognitive Assessment Toolkit for Space Flight Fatigue (Cognition) is a battery of tests that measure how spaceflight-related physical changes, such as microgravity and lack of sleep, can affect cognitive performance. Cognition includes ten brief computerized tests that cover a wide range of cognitive functions, and provides immediate feedback on current and past test results. The software allows for real-time measurement of cognitive performance while in space.

Journals:  Kelly completed a Journal activity today. Journals obtains information on behavioral and human issues that are relevant to the design of equipment and procedures and sustained human performance during extended-duration missions. Study results provide information to help prepare for future missions to low-Earth orbit and beyond.

Cardio Ox:  Kelly and Lindgren, with assistance from Yui, collected blood pressure and ultrasound measurements of their carotid and brachial arteries.  The objective 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 in astronauts. Twelve crewmembers will 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 are obtained at the same time points and through 5 years after landing.

Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Airlock (JEMAL) Pressurization and Leak Check:  In preparation for Lindgren’s removal of the JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (JSSOD) from the JEMAL Slide Table tomorrow, today Yui pressurized the JEMAL and performed a leak check.

Sound Level Measurements in the Mouse Habitat Unit (MHU):  Yui installed the MHU Interface Unit in the Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) and then took sound level measurements inside the Interface Unit with a sound level meter.  These measurements will provide an indication of the sound levels that mice in the MHU will be exposed to during JAXA’s Mouse Epigenetics experiment, which will be performed after the mice arrive on a visiting vehicle in the future.

Galley Rack Secure:  Today, Lindgren installed a Knee Brace Assembly at the NOD1P4 location in order to permanently secure the Galley Rack.  Due to structural interference, the Galley Rack was temporarily secured last week on September 15th.  Hardware needed for Galley Rack activation is scheduled to arrive on a later flight. Once in operation, the Galley Rack will provide ISS Crews with a consolidated location for a potable water dispenser, two freezers, two food warmers, and a 16 port Ethernet switch.

United States On-orbit Segment (USOS) Hatch Seal Inspections:  Kelly cleaned and inspected USOS Hatch Seals, Hatch Plate Sealing Surfaces, and Hatch Handle Mechanisms.  Hatches targeted for today’s inspection included the Airlock, Node 3 (Nadir, Forward, Starboard) JLP, JPM (Starboard, Zenith), and PMM.

Robot Micro Conical Tool (RMCT) Troubleshooting:  Last night, the Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) and Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) to perform RMCT checkouts.  These operations, which will continue later this evening, are being performed to help determine if the RMCT1 torque anomaly seen earlier this year is in any way related to it being stowed on SPDM Tool Holder Assembly (THA)-1.
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Re: Expedition 45 thread (September - December 2015)
« Reply #58 on: 09/28/2015 06:32 pm »
ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/25/15

Posted on September 25, 2015 at 4:42 pm by cosbourn.
 
Radi-N Neutron Field Study (Radi-N):  Kelly retrieved the eight bubble detectors from their deployed locations in the ISS and handed them over to a Russian crewmember.  The objective of this investigation is to better characterize the ISS neutron environment.  The data produced is used to define the risk posed to the crewmembers’ health and support development of advanced protective measures for future space flight.

Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (JSSOD) #4 Removal:  Lindgren opened the inner JEM Airlock hatch, extended the slide table into the JEM and removed the JSSOD from the slide table.  He then retracted the slide table into the Airlock and closed the inner Airlock hatch.

Mouse Habitat Unit (MHU) Water Injection Troubleshooting:  To support troubleshooting for MHU water injection, Yui injected wiper water into the six Mouse Habitat Cage units which were unexpectedly reported to be dry earlier this month.

Space Headaches: Yui and Lindgren answered their weekly Space Headaches questionnaire today.  Headaches can be a common complaint during spaceflight. The Space Headaches experiment improves the understanding of such conditions, which helps in the development of methods to alleviate associated symptoms and improve the well-being and performance of crew members in orbit. This investigation results may also be used to improve the knowledge of similar conditions on Earth.

Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) Video Troubleshooting:  As part of the troubleshooting for problems experienced in checkout of multiple video downlinks for the CBEF, Yui rerouted the Experiment Laptop Terminal 2 (ELT2) power cable to avoid crossing video cables, and moved the conversion video cable away from the Image Processing Unit (IPU) monitor.

H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) Departure Preparation:  Yui and Lindgren performed a review of the HTV departure profile, procedures, and crew interfaces for monitoring and commanding HTV.  Both crewmembers performed Robotics training which consisted of HTV release scenarios to allow them to practice techniques for nominal and off nominal situations. HTV5 release is scheduled to occur on Monday, September 28th at 10:20am CDT.

Robot Micro Conical Tool (RMCT) Checkout:   Last night, Robotics Ground Controllers continued the troubleshooting of Robot Micro Conical Tool 1 (RMCT1), stowing it on Tool Holder Assembly 2 (THA2) with the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) Arm2.  When closing RMCT1 collets on THA2 Micro Conical Fixture (MCF), the same off nominal signature as when closing collets on THA1 was observed, showing that the failure is very likely on the tool and not on THA1 MCF. While opening the collets to unstow RMCT1, a small piece of metal on RMCT1 was seen floating away. Operations continued to re-stow RMCT1 on THA1.  SPDM Arm1 returned back RMCT2 on THA2 nominally and SPDM Arms and body were reconfigured for park.
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