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Title: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 11, 2014)
Post by: SMS on 08/13/2013 07:00 pm
Here is JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata's personal patch for Expedition 38/39 mission:
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: jacqmans on 08/14/2013 08:04 am
Report #M13-130

Media Invited to Meet Astronaut Rick Mastracchio, Next Station

NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio and two crewmates who are scheduled to travel to the International Space Station in November will conduct a news conference and be available for news interviews and social media opportunities Wednesday, Aug. 28, at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Mastracchio, Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and veteran cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin of the Russian Federal Space Agency, make up space station Expedition 38.

Their crew news conference will air live on NASA Television at 2 p.m. EDT (1 p.m. CDT). Journalists attending in person will receive priority. Those wishing to participate by telephone should call Johnson's newsroom at 281-483-5111 no later than 1:45 p.m.  Questions by phone and social media will be taken as time permits.

Following the interactive news conference, interview opportunities are available in person, by phone or through the Internet. To reserve an interview opportunity, news media representatives must contact Johnson's newsroom by 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26.

Media interested in attending these activities in person must request credentials by 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26. The deadline for international journalists is 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19.

Mastracchio grew up in Waterbury, Conn., and graduated from the University of Connecticut. He holds master's degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Mastracchio worked as an engineer in the space industry before joining NASA in 1990 as an engineer in the Flight Crew Operations Directorate. Selected as an astronaut in 1996, he is a veteran of three spaceflights.

This will be Wakata's fourth flight into space and second long-duration mission on the station. In March 2014, he will become the first Japanese commander of the space station. The mission marks Tyurin's third long-duration stay on the space station.

Mastracchio has been sharing his mission training and preparations via Twitter. He's encouraged followers to join his training via the "Ride with Rick" monthly trivia question series. Winners will have their photos sent to space and photographed in orbit with Mastracchio.
The trio will launch in their Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Nov. 6. They are scheduled to return to Earth in May 2014.

For Mastracchio's full biography, visit:

http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/mastracc.html

To see training and mission posts from Mastracchio on Twitter, follow:

@AstroRM

For more information regarding "Ride with Rick" Twitter trivia program, visit:

http://go.nasa.gov/XWoP2c

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

http://www.nasa.gov/ntv

For more information about the International Space Station and its crews, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/station
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: SMS on 08/17/2013 05:38 pm
Here is official crew portrait approved on August 14th, 2013.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: John44 on 08/28/2013 08:07 pm
Expedition 38/39 - Crew News Conference
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8454
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: bolun on 09/14/2013 10:52 am
Expedition 38 mission patch

http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/station/crew-38/html/iss038-s-001.html
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: Lewis007 on 09/21/2013 07:07 am
On one of the photos of the Soyuz TMA-10M encapsulation, I noted the fairing on the right; this is probably the one to be used for the Soyuz TMA-11M launch and dedicated to the Soichi Olympics.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: SMS on 09/21/2013 11:42 am
Here is closer look at this rocket ;)

(http://novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/bitrix/components/bitrix/forum.interface/show_file.php?fid=22942&width=500&height=500)
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: SMS on 09/21/2013 01:01 pm
Here is another look at the same fairing

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5483/9824754825_4b2c82db3b_z.jpg) (http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5483/9824754825_f641278d16_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: SMS on 09/21/2013 01:23 pm
Behind it is fairing for Progress M-21M. It's launch scheduled at 3:52 p.m. ET. on November 25. It's docking with ISS is scheduled at 5:32 p.m. ET on November 29 after 4 days e.g a long rendezvous Progress profile!   
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: SMS on 10/15/2013 02:41 am
Here are (http://www.gctc.ru/main.php?id=2195) some photos from Expedition 38/39 prime & back-up crews exams at Star City.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: SMS on 10/15/2013 02:44 am
more to come
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: SMS on 10/15/2013 02:46 am
the last part ;)
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: SMS on 10/15/2013 02:56 am
http://t.co/fzpPJDdKKT

Rick Mastracchio ‏@AstroRM 12 Oct,

Prime and backup crew watching a space disaster movie just a few weeks before heading into space.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: John44 on 10/18/2013 09:29 pm
Expedition 38/39 - Qualification Training Simulation Runs at Star City, Russia
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8526
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: John44 on 10/22/2013 05:18 pm
Expedition 38/39 - Crew News Conference at Star City Russia
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8531

Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: russianhalo117 on 10/22/2013 05:24 pm
http://t.co/fzpPJDdKKT

Rick Mastracchio ‏@AstroRM 12 Oct,

Prime and backup crew watching a space disaster movie just a few weeks before heading into space.
Ah perfect training so they know what to expect when Hollywood knocks on ISS MCBs door saying that they need to borrow the ISS for a few months to conduct a Hollywood experiment. :)
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: Galactic Penguin SST on 10/28/2013 03:42 pm
The four cubesats launched on HTV-4 will be deployed from the experiment airlock of the JEM at the ISS on November 25: http://amsat-uk.org/2013/10/28/november-deployment-for-iss-cubesats/ (http://amsat-uk.org/2013/10/28/november-deployment-for-iss-cubesats/)
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: John44 on 10/28/2013 08:58 pm
Expedition 38/39 - Crew Departure from Star City, Russia for Baikonur, Kazakhstan
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8539

Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: John44 on 11/01/2013 07:38 pm
Expedition 38/39 - Crew Activities in Baikonur, Kazakhstan
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8549
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: theonlyspace on 11/04/2013 09:42 am
The JAXA HAS RELEASED SEVERAL VERY DETAILED PRESS KITS ON ASTRONAUT WAKATA  EXPEDITION 38/39 MISSION.
NASA WILL NOT EVEN RELEASE PRESS KITS ANYMORE SO WE CAN HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION IN ONE DETAILED PLACE.
HOWEVER JAXA PRESS KITS ARE ALL PDF  IN JAPANESE.
ANYONE ON HERE HAVE ANY IDEAS HOW  TO CONVERT A 200 PAGE PDF IN JAPANESE TO ENGLISH??

          http://iss.jaxa.jp/iss/jaxa_exp/wakata/iss2_press/
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: John44 on 11/04/2013 05:01 pm
Expedition 38/39 - Crew Activities and Soyuz TMA-11M Rocket Mating in Baikonur, Kazakhstan    
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8551
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: John44 on 11/05/2013 06:27 pm
Expedition 38/39 - Soyuz TMA-11M Spacecraft Rollout to the Launch Pad in Baikonur, Kazakhstan
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8554

Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: yoichi on 11/06/2013 12:29 pm
ISS Expedition 38/39 Mission "A Journey to Infinity"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpcYUrQ3RcU
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: John44 on 11/06/2013 05:24 pm
Expedition 38/39 - Pre-Launch Crew News Conference in Baikonur, Kazakhstan
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8557

Expedition 38 - Crew Profile Version 1
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8560
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: John44 on 11/07/2013 04:16 am
Expedition 38/39 - Soyuz TMA-11M Launch
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8562

Expedition 38/39 - Soyuz TMA-11M Launch Replay
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8563

Expedition 38/39 - Soyuz TMA-11M Pre-launch Activities
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8561

Expedition 38/39 - Soyuz TMA-11M Docking
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8565

Expedition 38/39 - Soyuz TMA-11M Post-Launch Interviews
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8564
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: John44 on 11/07/2013 01:16 pm
    Expedition 38/39 - Soyuz TMA-11M Hatch Opening and Other Activities
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8566

Expedition 38/39 - Soyuz TMA-11M Post-Docking News Conference
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8567
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: John44 on 11/07/2013 04:44 pm
Expedition 38 - Mission Overview
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8570

Expedition 38/39 - Interview with JAXA Flight Engineer and Commander Koichi Wakata
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8569

Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: theonlyspace on 11/08/2013 10:09 am
How about seeing if we can get the  Expedition 37.5 patch with nine names on it, since there are now for the next few days nine members of the Expedition 37 crew?
A special Expedition "37.5" patch was made for the crew .
It is a a different design than the Expedition 37 patch.
Can the art  be shared ?
thanks..maybe Jester can get for us please
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: John44 on 11/08/2013 04:44 pm
Expedition 37/38 - Crew News Conference (In native language)
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8572

Expedition 37/38 - Crew News Conference
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8573
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: collectSPACE on 11/09/2013 02:54 am
Can the art  be shared?

Just to clear, the 37.5 patch was a crew project only, NASA nor any of the other space agencies were involved. The art can be seen here (http://www.collectspace.com/ubb/Forum18/HTML/001105.html), reprinted with permission.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - May 2014 )
Post by: John44 on 11/10/2013 07:50 pm
Expedition 37/38 - Change of Command Ceremony
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8577

Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 11/12/2013 04:51 pm
Expedition 38 - In-Flight Interview - November 12
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8585
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 11/13/2013 01:20 am
ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/10/13

Posted on November 10, 2013 by HQ.


35 Soyuz (35S) Undock and Landing:  Following the change of command ceremony, Soyuz 35S undocked from the Service Module Aft Port bringing Commander (CDR) Yurchikhin, Flight Engineer (FE)-5 Parmitano and FE-6 Nyberg back to earth. The undock command, which initiated the opening of the Soyuz vehicle docking hooks was issued at 5:25pm CST with physical separation occurring a minute and a half later.  The Soyuz deorbit burn started at 7:55pm CST and Search and Rescue (SAR) forces established voice communication with the crew and obtained visual acquisition of Soyuz on parachutes at 8:38pm (CST). Soyuz 35S landing occurred at 8:49pm (CST) in the nominal region.  The ISS crew complement has returned to six.
 
Reaction Self Test Investigation:  FE-9 Wakata completed a session of the Reaction Self Test which includes pre-test questions, a reaction time test, and performance feedback.  This activity is performed multiple times during the increment.  The Psychomotor Vigilance Self Test (Reaction Self Test) is a portable 5-minute reaction time task that will aid crewmembers in objectively identifying when their performance capability is degraded by various fatigue-related conditions that can occur as a result of ISS operations and time in space (e.g., acute and chronic sleep restriction, slam shifts, extravehicular activity (EVA), and residual sedation from sleep medications).  Reaction Self Test also evaluates the extent to which performance feedback (via a graphical interface) is perceived by ISS crewmembers as a useful tool for assessing performance capability.
 
Earth Knowledge Acquired by Middle School Students (EarthKAM):  FE-3 Hopkins set up the EarthKAM components in Node 2 and activated the camera and software for a week-long imaging session. EarthKAM is an education program that enables thousands of students to photograph and examine Earth from a space crew’s perspective. Using the Internet, the students control a special digital camera mounted on-board the ISS to photograph the Earth’s coastlines, mountain ranges and other geographic items of interest from the unique vantage point of space. The EarthKAM ground team then posts these photographs on the Internet for the public and participating classrooms around the world to view.
 
Radiation Environment Monitor (REM) Investigation:  Wakata installed REMs on two Station Support Computers (SSCs).  REM is a demonstration of the Medipix technology evolved from work at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva, Switzerland. The device is expected to provide the basis for the first generation of operational active personal space radiation dosimeters.
 
Investigating the Structure of Paramagnetic Aggregates from Colloidal Emulsions (InSPACE)-3 Experiment:  Hopkins conducted the 8th of the new series of 12 InSPACE-3 runs. This series uses the same test parameter settings as previous series but with an increase in the run duration from 2 hours to 6 hours. This will allow investigation of a continued chain-like aggregation phenomena observed towards the end of some of the previous shorter duration runs.  InSPACE-3 studies the behavior of magnetic colloidal fluids which transition to a solid-like state with the formation and cross-linking of microstructures in the presence of a magnetic field. This technology can be used for vibration damping systems and to improve the design of structures.
 
Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES) Vertigo Test:  FE-8 Mastracchio and Wakata set up cameras and the Work Area for this test, then Mastracchio performed the test run. The Vertigo investigation uses the SPHERES facility free-flying satellites to demonstrate and test, in a complex environment, enhanced technologies and techniques related to visual inspection and navigation. Vertigo hardware and software enables multiple SPHERES to construct three dimensional (3D) models of a target object and then explore how well the SPHERES free-flyers perform relative navigation solely by reference to these 3D models.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 11/13/2013 01:18 pm
Koichi Wakata‏@Astro_Wakata
 
ISSのキューポラから撮影した「きぼう」日本実験棟。4年前の組み立てミッションの思い出が蘇ります。 pic.twitter.com/B8jXhgIpFe

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Koichi Wakata‏@Astro_Wakata
The view of our home planet from the ISS Cupola is out of this world! pic.twitter.com/20r6KOq4Qy

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Koichi Wakata‏@Astro_Wakata
This is the Soyuz that brought us to the ISS on Nov 7, now docked to the MRM1. pic.twitter.com/U1O5OCfWCY
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 11/14/2013 01:18 pm
ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/12/13
Posted on November 12, 2013 by HQ.

Emergency Roles and Responsibilities: All six crew members participated in this activity to familiarize the three new crew members on common responses to emergencies. Some of the topics covered include crew accountability, escape vehicle access, Commander responsibility, communication and coordination, and use of personal protective equipment.

Space Headaches Investigation: Flight Engineer (FE)-5 Mastracchio and FE-6 Wakata filled out daily questionnaires for ESA’s Space Headaches investigation and will continue this activity throughout their mission. Headaches can be a common complaint during space flights and can negatively affect mental and physical capacities of astronauts and cosmonauts, which can influence performance during a space mission. This investigation involves obtaining and assessing pre-, in-flight and post-flight data via the questionnaires to evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of crewmembers’ headaches in microgravity.  Investigators will use this data to assess crewmember headache episodes, analyze characteristics of the headaches and provide the basis for developing future countermeasures.

Journals (Behavioral Issues Associated with isolation and Confinement: Review and Analysis of Astronaut Journals) Investigation: Mastracchio completed one of many journal entries he will make during his time in space.  Isolation, confinement, and other stressors of spaceflight can affect crew health and morale, which are factors that can influence mission success.  This study converts behavioral and human factors information in confidential journal entries into quantitative data concerning the importance of the various behavioral issues during extended-duration space exploration.  Systematically analyzing the content of astronaut journals provides insights that contribute to the design of equipment, facilities, procedures, and training to help sustain positive behavioral adjustment and performance during long-duration space expeditions to the ISS, asteroids, the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Water Recovery System (WRS) Recycle Tank Drain: FE-3 Hopkins completed a Quick Disconnect (QD) reconfiguration and WRS recycle tank drain along with Mastracchio and Wakata as a part of their functional handover.

Investigating the Structure of Paramagnetic Aggregates from Colloidal Emulsions (InSPACE)-3 Experiment:  FE-3 Hopkins conducted the 9th and final run of the new series of InSPACE-3 runs. Tomorrow FE-5 Mastracchio will stow the InSPACE-3 hardware.  This series uses the same test parameter settings as previous series but with an increase in the run duration from 2 hours to 6 hours. This new series supports investigation of a continued chain-like aggregation phenomena observed towards the end of some of the previous shorter duration runs.  InSPACE-3 studies the behavior of magnetic colloidal fluids which transition to a solid-like state with the formation and cross-linking of microstructures in the presence of a magnetic field. This technology can be used for vibration damping systems and to improve the design of structures.

Capillary Flow Experiment (CFE) Interior Corner Flow (ICF)-5 Test:  Hopkins set up and initiated a CEF ICF-5 run.  CFE ICF studies capillary flow in interior corners.  The ICF5 test chamber has a square cross section and the top half of the test chamber is divided by two vanes into four quadrants.  Four valves at the top of the test chamber allow fluid to drain for each of the four quadrants.  Several Bubble Tests were completed by first ingesting gas into the reservoir.  Then, after using the “whipper” plate to create a bubbly mixture, the bubbles were deployed into the test chamber to observe the effectiveness of its use as a phase separator.  These Bubble Tests were completed with a variety of gas/fluid volumes as well as several combinations of valve positions.  Structured inside tanks providing interior corners are used in the design of fuel tanks to promote fuel flow to the outlet of the tank in the absence of gravity.  Equations governing the process are known but have not been solved analytically because of a lack of experimental data identifying the appropriate boundary conditions for the flow problem. Experimental results will provide the necessary boundary conditions as a function of container cross section and fill fraction. The benchmarked theory can then be used to improve propellant management aboard spacecraft.

Internal Thermal Control System (ITCS) Leak Troubleshooting: Today, Flight Controllers transitioned the ITCS to dual loop mode in an attempt to locate a possible small leak within the system.  Ground teams will be monitoring data within the coming days in an attempt to isolate the leak to either the Moderate Temperature Loop (MTL) or the Low Temperature Loop (LTL).

Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 11/15/2013 01:53 am
Rick Mastracchio‏@AstroRM

Did you know the Space Station gets 100% of its electricity from solar power? Here are 2 of the 16 array panels pic.twitter.com/3fG0J8m1zY

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Rick Mastracchio‏@AstroRM
This is what I see when I bench press. The exercise machine is right under the cupola on space station pic.twitter.com/c4oJ2wvMFt
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Fuji on 11/15/2013 04:24 am
CubeSats deplyment from JEM will be planned November 19-20th.

Live 4K camera broadcasting on NHK (shooting Comet ISON) will be planned December 4th.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 11/15/2013 04:06 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/14/13

Posted on November 14, 2013 by HQ.


Selectable Optical Diagnostics Instrument (SODI) Experiment Preparation:  Flight Engineer (FE)-3 Hopkins reviewed SODI setup procedures, activated the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) facility and set up the SODI core hardware and experiment-specific hardware in the MSG Work Volume.  These activities allow performance of an optical checkout prior to the installation of the SODI Diffusion Coefficient in Mixtures (DCMix) Cell Array after its arrival on the 53 Progress (53P) vehicle.  The main purpose of SODI DCMix is the measurement of diffusion coefficients of selected ternary mixtures, taking advantage of the reduced gravity environment available on board the ISS.
 
Ocular Health (OH) Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Test and Fundoscope Examination:  FE-5 Mastracchio, performing as Crew Medical Officer (CMO), completed an OCT test of FE-6 Wakata Flight Day 10 OH session.  Wakata later applied drops in both of his eyes to dilate them.  Mastracchio conducted a Fundoscope eye examination with remote guidance from ground experts. 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 the measurement of visual, vascular and central nervous system changes over the course of this experiment and during the subsequent postflight recovery will assist in the development of countermeasures, clinical monitoring strategies and clinical practice guidelines.
 
Reversible Figures Experiment:  Hopkins completed his third session, and Wakata completed his first session, of Reversible Figures in free floating conditions. Each subject performs this activity at least four times during their stay on board.  European Space Agency’s (ESA’s) Reversible Figures experiment investigates whether the perception of ambiguous perspective-reversible figures that can normally be seen to change in perspective or orientation is affected by microgravity.  A comparison will be made of the perceived reversals during visualization of the figures in crewmembers that occurs before, during and after long-term exposure to microgravity.   It is expected that measurable, perceptual differences will provide insight into human cognitive-perception dynamics in the microgravity environment of the ISS and in normal gravity on Earth.
 
On-Board Training (OBT) Review: The 37 Soyuz (37S) crew reviewed OBTs associated with emergency mask equipment. Using training hardware, the 37S crew practiced emergency mask don and purge techniques. Then later in the day, ISS Commander (CDR) Kotov joined the 37S crew to review the emergency equipment onboard the ISS. These OBTs are a nominal training exercises that are conducted by new ISS crew members.
 
Conjunction with Object 28862 (CZ-4B Debris) Status: Ground teams received updated tracking data for a possible conjunction with Object 28862 (CZ-4B Debris). The conjunction is no longer a concern and no corrective actions are needed. Object 28862 (CZ-4B Debris) is a rocket body from a Chinese “Earth Resources” satellite (ZIYUAN-2 3) launched on a Long March 4B rocket on November 6, 2004 from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in the northern Shanxi province.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Fuji on 11/17/2013 11:44 pm
Preparation for CubeSats deployment.
https://twitter.com/Astro_Wakata/status/401492937839611904/photo/1
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Fuji on 11/19/2013 06:32 am
CubeSats deployment schedule from JEM.
#1 Nov. 19 12:10 (UTC)  Three 1U size CubeSats
#2 Nov. 20 07:50 (UTC)  3U CubeSat
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: yoichi on 11/19/2013 07:34 am
(http://imageshack.us/a/img27/3362/hr9b.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img824/2257/csbm.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img708/9315/wvmr.jpg)
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Galactic Penguin SST on 11/19/2013 09:46 am
I remember that the last cubesat deployment was live on NASA TV - will the upcoming ones be too?
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Targeteer on 11/19/2013 10:30 am
Per an exchange with the ground, the only constraints for the Cubesat release are that it occur in daylight and have S and Ku band coverage.  The time-frame 1210-1220Z (in 40 minutes) is scheduled and meets those requirements.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Targeteer on 11/19/2013 11:18 am
cubesats are being deployed
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Targeteer on 11/19/2013 11:19 am
confirmation of deployment for 3 satellites
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: yoichi on 11/19/2013 11:20 am
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 11/19/2013 05:41 pm
Expedition 38 - In-Flight Interview - November 19
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8602

Expedition 38 - CubeSat Launch Update - November 19
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8603
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 11/20/2013 07:52 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/19/13

Posted on November 19, 2013 by HQ.


Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (J-SSOD)-2 Launches:  Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Wakata opened the JEM Airlock outer hatch and extended the slide table with the SSOD out to the JEM Exposed Facility (JEF).  He released the JEM Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS) Small Fine Arm (SFA) Attachment Mechanism (SAM) Latching Arm to prepare for the SSOD transfer from the slide table to the JEMRMS.  Three cube satellites were then deployed nominally from one of the two cases attached to the SSOD on the JEMRMS.  The cubesat in the second case will be deployed tomorrow.  The first J-SSOD demonstration was successfully completed on October 4, 2012.
 
Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Mobility Unit (EMU) 3011 Leak Test:  FE-3 Hopkins performed a series of tests on EMU 3011 as part an ongoing effort for returning the suit back to service. The tests included leak checks, comm checks, suit performance checkouts followed by wiping EMU seals and pressurization of the suit.  EMU 3011 had experienced a problem earlier this year during USOS EVA #23, when water leaked into Parmitano’s helmet.  Since then, the ISS Crew has replaced the Fan Pump Separator (FPS) in order to resolve the problem.
 
Microbiome Investigation: Today, FE-5 Mastracchio performed his Flight Day 7 session of the Microbiome investigation. This included taking surface samples in the ISS, performing body sample collections, inserting samples into cold stowage and answering survey questions.  The Microbiome experiment 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). To monitor the status of the crewmembers’ microbiome and immune system and their interaction with the unique environment of the ISS, periodic samples from different parts of the body and the surrounding ISS environment are taken. As part of this study, the likelihood and consequences of alterations in the microbiome due to extreme environments, and the related human health risk, will be assessed.
 
Inter Orbit Communication System (ICS) Data Multiplexer Installation: Wakata installed the ICS Data Multiplexer within the JEM today. The Multiplexor had previously failed and was returned to the ground for repair via the SpaceX Demo Flight in May 2012.  The repaired unit made its return to ISS in August of this year via HTV-4.  ICS provides an independent intercommunications network between the JEM and the Tsukuba Space Center, utilizing JAXA’s Data Relay Test Satellite (DRTS).
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Silmfeanor on 11/20/2013 09:42 pm
https://twitter.com/Astro_Wakata/status/403290150349709313 (https://twitter.com/Astro_Wakata/status/403290150349709313)
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2nd day of small satellite deploy. KIBOTT team at Tsukuba successfully sent commands to deploy a NASA AMES satellite. pic.twitter.com/67VMGZLvUa
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Artyom. on 11/21/2013 04:42 pm
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Three nanosatellites, known as Cubesats, are deployed from a Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (SSOD) attached to the Kibo laboratory's robotic arm at 7:10 a.m. (EST) on Nov. 19, 2013. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 38 flight engineer, monitored the satellite deployment while operating the Japanese robotic arm from inside Kibo. The Cubesats were delivered to the International Space Station Aug. 9, aboard Japan's fourth H-II Transfer Vehicle, Kounotori-4.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Lewis007 on 11/21/2013 08:18 pm
ISS crew pays tribute to 15th birthday of Zarya launch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TDKu6pi0lo
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Fuji on 11/22/2013 03:39 am
Ever wonder what it looks like inside ISS while we sleep? Dots near hatch point to Soyuz if we have an emergency
https://twitter.com/AstroIllini/status/403293364432297985/photo/1


Emergency Egress Guidance System (EEGS) stickers   :D
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 11/22/2013 01:53 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/20/13

Posted on November 20, 2013 by HQ.


Ocular Health (OH) Measurements: Flight Engineer (FE)-3 Hopkins completed a series of activities in support of his flight day 60 session of Ocular Health, the 3rd of his 6 planned sessions. FE-6 Wakata performed the vision, tonometry and blood pressure measurements tests, with ground experts providing remote support, on Hopkins.  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.
 
Second Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (J-SSOD)-2 Launch:  Following the successful launch yesterday of 3 cubesats, J-SSOD-2 launches continued today with the deployment of NASA’s TechEdSat satellite.  TechEdSat will be used to test an exo-brake de-orbit system.  Following the satellite deployment Wakata returned the J-SSOD from the JEMRMS back through the JEM Airlock into the JEM.
 
Lab Forward Starboard Intermodule Ventilation (IMV) Fan Cleaning: FE-5 Mastracchio inspected and cleaned the Lab forward starboard IMV fan, silencer, and inlet screen. The task was performed as a result of flow measurements taken in October, during which time ground teams recognized there was degraded flow. The measurement at the Lab forward starboard was measured at 97 cubic feet per minute (cfm).  The IMV flow should be greater than 115 cfm to ensure that the fan is operating outside of the stall region and therefore protects the hardware and maintains station acoustic specification limits.
 
Capillary Flow Experiment (CFE) Interior Corner Flow (ICF)-5 Test:  Hopkins and Wakata set up and initiated a CEF ICF-5 run.  CFE ICF studies capillary flow in interior corners.  The ICF5 test chamber has a square cross section and the top half of the test chamber is divided by two vanes into four quadrants.  Four valves at the top of the test chamber allow fluid to drain for each of the four quadrants.  Structured inside tanks providing interior corners are used in the design of fuel tanks to promote fuel flow to the outlet of the tank in the absence of gravity.  Experimental results will provide the necessary boundary conditions as a function of container cross section and fill fraction. The benchmarked theory can be used to improve propellant management aboard spacecraft.
 
Thermolab Instrumentation for Circadian Rhythms with Actiwatch:  Today Wakata configured and donned an Actiwatch then instrumented himself with Thermolab sensors attached to a Thermolab Unit on his belt.  This equipment will be worn for the next 36 hours for the first of his planned sessions.  The ESA Circadian Rhythms experiment examines the role of synchronized circadian rhythms (the human body’s 24 hour light-dark cycle) and its maintenance during long duration spaceflight.  Understanding how changes in body composition, body temperature regulation and physical activity affect circadian rhythms will support development of enhancements for performance and health care of future crewmembers.
 
Tracking Data Relay Satellite (TDRS)-172 Testing:  Mastracchio successfully performed S-Band and Ku-Band communications checks with MCC-H in an effort to checkout NASA’s new TDRS-172. Meanwhile, Flight Controllers received telemetry and sent commands to ISS. This was the first of four events scheduled for the satellite, which will test ISS compatibility and validate the satellites S and K-Band services. TDRS 172 was launched on January 30th 2013 from Cape Canaveral, Florida onboard an Atlas V Rocket.  The spacecraft includes several modifications from older satellites in the TDRS System, including redesigned telecommunications payload electronics and a high-performance solar panel designed for more spacecraft power to meet growing S-band requirements.
 
Improved Payload Ethernet Hub Gateway (iPEHG) Revision 1 Software Patch 3 Upload:  Overnight, ground teams successfully uplinked iPEHG R1 Patch 3 to iPEHG-1, iPEHG-2 and the Columbus iPEHG.  This patch contained updates to both the Controller Card and Switch Software within the iPEHGs.  The patch included updates to increase the number of static routes that the iPEHGs can support in preparation for future Joint Station LAN (JSL) upgrades, and various updates to minimize payload data loss and decrease recovery time following an iPEHG reset.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 11/22/2013 01:53 pm
ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/21/13

Posted on November 21, 2013 by HQ.


Capillary Flow Experiment (CFE) Interior Corner Flow (ICF)-8 Test:  Today, Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Wakata set up and initiated a CFE ICF-8 run.  CFE ICF studies capillary flow in interior corners of vessels with various geometries.  The ICF-8 vessel has vanes aligned along the vertex of a teardrop shaped cylinder. Liquid shifts from the base of the container to along the sides, with bubbles separating from side to side rather than bottom to top.  It also passively separates bubbles, but with a different geometric dependence. Structured inside tanks providing interior corners are used in the design of fuel tanks to promote fuel flow to the outlet of the tank in the absence of gravity.  Experimental results will provide the necessary boundary conditions as a function of container cross section and fill fraction. The benchmarked theory can be used to improve propellant management aboard spacecraft.
 
Ocular Health (OH) Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Test and Fundoscope Examination:  FE-5 Mastracchio, performing as Crew Medical Officer (CMO), conducted an OCT test as part of FE-3 Hopkins’ Flight Day 60 OH session that will be performed over three days.  Following the OCT examination, Hopkins applied drops in both of his eyes to dilate them.  Mastracchio then conducted a Fundoscope eye examination with remote guidance from ground experts. 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 the measurement of visual, vascular and central nervous system changes over the course of this experiment and during the subsequent postflight recovery will assist in the development of countermeasures, clinical monitoring strategies and clinical practice guidelines.
 
Port Solar Array Mast Imagery: Today, Flight Controllers prepositioned the Port Solar Array and configured Beta Gimbal Assemblies (BGA) 2B and 4A in support of Mastracchio’s photo-survey from the DC-1 windows. The focus was on the mast structure from tip to base.  These images will provide a baseline assessment of the mast health and provide a comparison tool for future inspections.

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ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/22/13

Posted on November 22, 2013 by HQ.
 

Countermeasures System (CMS) Periodic Fitness Evaluation (PFE): Flight Engineer (FE)-5 Mastracchio with assistance from FE-3 Hopkins, performed his PFE today.  PFEs monitor crewmembers’ overall fitness levels, to ensure that cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health and performance is satisfactory. The activity consists of performing a graded exercise test on the Cycle Ergometer with Vibration Isolation and Stabilization (CEVIS).

Circadian Rhythms:  FE-6 Wakata completed his first 36 hour Circadian Rhythms session.  The ESA Circadian Rhythms experiment examines the role of synchronized circadian rhythms (the human body’s 24 hour light-dark cycle) and its maintenance during long duration spaceflight.  Understanding how changes in body composition, body temperature regulation and physical activity affect circadian rhythms will support development of enhancements for performance and health care of future crewmembers.

Ocular Health (OH) Cardiac and Ocular Ultrasounds: Wakata performing as the Crew Medical Officer,  assisted Hopkins in preparing for and conducting ocular and cardiac ultrasound scans as part of Hopkins’ Flight Day 60 OH session.  Remote guidance was provided by ground experts to ensure proper positioning and data collection. These ultrasounds are used to identify changes in ocular globe morphology, including flattening of the posterior globe, and document optic nerve sheath diameter, optic nerve sheath tortuosity, globe axial measurements, and choroidal engorgement.  Researchers believe that the measurement of visual, vascular and central nervous system changes over the course of this experiment and during the subsequent postflight recovery will assist in the development of countermeasures, clinical monitoring strategies and clinical practice guidelines.

4K Camera Checkout:  Wakata set up and performed the second part of the checkout of JAXA’s 4K camera in the Cupola. The checkout was performed in preparation for JAXA’s 4K live PAO event scheduled for December 4,2013. During that event, video images from the Cupola of the ISON Comet will be captured using the 4K Ultra High Definition System.

AnisoTubule Experiment: Wakata performed activities to support JAXA’s Aniso Tubule experiment.  He then retrieved the seeds he had watered 4 days previously and placed in the Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI) to simulate a winter season for the plants.  He exposed the seeds to light for approximately 8 hours and then place them in a light proof bag.  The Aniso Tubule experiment investigates the roles of cortical microtubules and microtubule-associated proteins in gravity-induced growth modification of plant stems

Sprint Ultrasound Scans: Mastracchio supporting as the operator, conducted the first Sprint ultrasound scans of Wakata’s thigh and calf, with remote guidance from the ground team.  The Integrated Resistance and Aerobic Training Study (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.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 11/25/2013 03:58 pm

MEDIA ADVISORY M13-185

NASA Astronauts Chat Live from Space Station with Maryland Students

Elementary, middle and high school students from Charles County Maryland Public Schools will speak with NASA Expedition 38 crew members aboard the International Space Station at 11:05 a.m. EST Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Students will have the opportunity to ask NASA astronauts Mike Hopkins and Rick Mastracchio questions about life, work and research aboard the space station. Media are invited to attend and cover the 20-minute Earth-to-space call, which also will be broadcast on NASA Television and the agency's website.

To attend the event, journalists must contact Katie O'Malley Simpson at 301-934-7221 or [email protected]. The event will be held at the Charles County Public Schools Administration Building, located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata, Md.

Linking students directly to station astronauts provides them with an authentic experience of space exploration, scientific studies, and possibilities for future human space exploration. NASA activities have been incorporated into classes at the schools in preparation for the conversation.

Education downlinks are an integral component of NASA's Teaching From Space education program, which promotes learning opportunities and builds partnerships with the education community using the unique environment of space and NASA's human spaceflight program. This downlink is one in a series with educational organizations in the United States to enhance and encourage science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teaching and learning.

To keep up with Hopkins' research and life on the station through Twitter, follow:

http://www.twitter.com/AstroIllini

To follow Twitter updates from astronaut Mastracchio, visit:

http://www.twitter.com/AstroRM

The exact time of the downlink could change. For NASA TV streaming video, schedule and downlink information, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv

For information about NASA's education programs, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/education

For information about the International Space Station, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/station
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Fuji on 11/26/2013 03:27 am
4K Camera photos (Comet ISON and aurora) were released from JAXA.
http://iss.jaxa.jp/topics/2013/11/131126_4k.html

Small video news (NHK) is here.
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20131126/k10013341401000.html
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: robertross on 11/27/2013 02:50 am
4K Camera photos (Comet ISON and aurora) were released from JAXA.
http://iss.jaxa.jp/topics/2013/11/131126_4k.html

very cool
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Fuji on 11/27/2013 05:53 am
Nov. 21
Good news: Nominal Success Achieved! The Exo-Brake has been properly deployed!
https://twitter.com/TechEdSat3p/status/403665793826582528

Another TechEdSat-3p photo is here.
https://twitter.com/TechEdSat3p/status/403352794603585537/photo/1
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Fuji on 11/27/2013 06:23 am
New BD-2 treadmill, I think this photo is still rare  :)
http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/station/crew-38/html/iss038e003646.html
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Fuji on 11/27/2013 07:40 am
CubeSat deployment video.
(Japanese explanation is end about 04:50)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw67Xs8ndLw
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 11/27/2013 05:00 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/26/13

Posted on November 26, 2013 by HQ.
 

4K Camera Checkout:  Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Wakata continued the checkout of JAXA’s 4K camera in the Cupola with remote settings for the camera and automatic shooting.  During the checkout Wakata adjusted the angle of view and verified video recording had been performed successfully. However, JAXA teams encountered problems with downlinking the video. Troubleshooting steps are being developed.  The checkout was performed in preparation for JAXA’s 4K live public affairs event scheduled for December 4,2013.  During that event, video images of the ISON comet will be captured from the Cupola using the 4K Ultra High Definition System.

Sprint VO2 Experiment:  Wakata prepared for the first of his six planned Sprint VO2 sessions.  He set up Portable Pulmonary Function System (PPFS) hardware for his session tomorrow.  The Integrated Resistance and Aerobic Training Study (Sprint) 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.  The investigator’s long range goal is to develop and optimize exercise countermeasures for use in long-duration spaceflights.

Material Science Laboratory (MSL) Solidification and Quench Furnce (SQF) Sample Cartridge Exchange:  FE-5 Mastracchio removed a used sample cartridge from the SQF and replace it with Microstructure Formation in Casting of Technical Alloys under Diffusive and Magnetically Controlled Convective Conditions (MICAST)-2 test sample 10. This activity was aborted last Friday because of a stuck door locking pin.  MICAST-2 is an ESA investigation that aims to deepen the quantitative understanding of the physical principles that govern solidification processes in metal alloys. In these experiments, the influence of a rotating magnetic field on the solidification process is also investigated. Microgravity offers a unique opportunity to obtain well-controlled solidification conditions for these alloys.

ICS-PM Power Control and Distribution Unit (IP-PCDU) Remove & Replace (R&R): FE-3 Hopkins performed an R&R of the IP-PCDU. The unit had failed in July of 2011 and a replacement was flown onboard HTV-4 earlier this year. The IP-PCDU supplies power to the JEM Inter Orbit Communication System (ICS), an independent intercommunications network between the JEM and the Tsukuba Space Center which utilizes JAXA’s Data Relay Test Satellite (DRTS).
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Fuji on 11/28/2013 12:54 am
ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/25/13
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2013/11/25/

Node 2 Joint Station LAN (JSL) Wire Harnesses: Hopkins installed two new JSL wire harnesses which connect the Node 2 Nadir bulkhead to the Node 2 ISL Router. The new cables will provide Ethernet connectivity to Visiting Vehicles berthed to the nadir port.  SpaceX-3, currently scheduled for February of next year, will be the first to utilize this connection for routing Dragon Trunk video through the JSL.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 11/29/2013 06:47 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/27/13

Posted on November 27, 2013 by HQ.
 

53P KURS-NA Checkout: 53P performed a rendezvous demo/flyby today.  This demonstration was used to check out the new KURS-NA System.  During today’s flyby, the closest point of approach was 1.6 km. The KURS-NA System is in development for next-generation Soyuz-MS/Progress-MS to replace the KURS-A antennas since many of the components are no longer produced. Preliminary results for the checkout appear nominal.

Binary Colloidal Alloy Test (BCAT)-C1 Sample Setup: Flight Engineer (FE)-5 Mastracchio started the second run for the BCAT-C1 Sample 3.  This Canadian Space Agency (CSA) experiment studies nano-scale particles dispersed in a liquid, known as a colloidal suspension, commonly found in such commercial commodities as paint, electronic polishing compounds and food products. These suspensions have the unique property that the particles phase separate and the particles self-assemble into crystals that interact strongly with light. Photographing these samples in microgravity allows the measurement of these processes while avoiding the effects of particle sinking due to gravity.

Sprint VO2 Experiment: FE-6 Wakata performed the first of his six planned Sprint VO2 sessions.  The Integrated Resistance and Aerobic Training Study (Sprint) 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. The investigator’s long range goal is to develop and optimize exercise countermeasures for use in long-duration spaceflights.

Cosmo Shoot Checkout:  Wakata continued checkouts in preparation for the Cosmo Shoot filming of the International Scientific Optical Network (ISON) comet as part of a live public affairs event scheduled for December 4,2013.  He worked with ground experts as he configured and checked out the HDTV video camera, microphone and laptop. Video downlink was successful utilizing NASA’s HD Encoder.  NASA’s fleet of solar observatories will observe ISON as it passes over the sun’s equator on the same side of the sun as a group of active sunspots was recently clustered. This group includes STEREO-A ,STEREO-B, the Solar Dynamics Observatory, and the Solar and Heliophysics Observatory (SOHO), which NASA operates along with European Space Agency (ESA).

Biological Experiment Laboratory (Biolab) Commissioning Day 2:  Mastracchio performed the second of four days of crew activities to support commissioning of ESA’s Biolab facility in the Columbus module.  He installed a Triplelux Experiment Container (EC) and a Dummy Mass and Viability Test EC on the Biolab rotors.  BioLab is a multiuser research facility used to perform space biology experiments on microorganisms, cells, tissue cultures, small plants, and small invertebrates. BioLab will allow scientists to gain a better understanding of the effects of microgravity and space radiation on biological organisms.

NanoRacks BioRack Checkout: FE-3 Hopkins verified connectivity of the NanoRacks BioRack and then installed the BioRack centrifuge.  He was not able to power on the centrifuge for the checkout.  Ground teams are investigating the anomaly.  These activities were being performed to prepare for processing of BioRack samples arriving on SpaceX-3

Biological Rhythms 48 Hour Experiment: Wakata configured and donned an Actiwatch, attached electrodes to his chest, and will wear the Digital Walk Holter Electrocardiogram (ECG) for JAXA’s 48 hour Biological Rhythms experiment.  This study examines the circadian variation of astronaut’s cardiac autonomic function during space flight. The research is expected to provide insights into changes in crewmember’s autonomic functions before, during, and after long-duration space flight and may be used to improve health care technology for future ISS crewmembers.

Sabatier Check Valve Installation: Hopkins installed a CO2 Check Valve in order to help preserve the life of the Sabatier compressor.  The new check valve will prevent back pressure from entering the compressor. As part of this activity, Hopkins also performed a Sabatier accumulator purge to expel water that was in the system.  Sabatier had been exhibiting signs of water vapor being carried over from CDRA.

Portable Emergency Provisions (PEPS)/Quick Don Mask Assembly (QDMA) Inspection: Mastracchio performed a PEPS and QDMA Inspection.  The Portable Fire Extinguishers (PFE) and Portable Breathing Apparatuses (PBA) tank quantities were also checked to ensure they were within nominal limits.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: dsmillman on 11/30/2013 09:06 am
Does someone have a summary of the activities to be performed on the Russian Eva on Dec. 23?
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: d3jf on 11/30/2013 12:20 pm

Does someone have a summary of the activities to be performed on the Russian Eva on Dec. 23?

They usually don't publish details until one or two days before the EVA. Only activity I think is known is the installation of the Urthecast HD cameras on the biaxial pointing platform on SM.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Fuji on 12/03/2013 07:26 am
4K camera  :)
https://twitter.com/Astro_Wakata/status/407633993123627008/photo/1

Canon's Cinema EOS System contributes to video capture of comet ISON from space
http://www.canon.com/news/2013/dec02e.html
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The Canon video production equipment taken on the mission, all from the company's Cinema EOS System lineup of professional digital cinematography products, comprised the EOS C500 PL professional cinema camera (launched in October 2012) and two EF Cinema Lenses: the CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L SP (launched in December 2012) and the CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L SP (launched in October 2012). All three support 4K image resolution and the EOS C500 PL makes possible exceptional high-sensitivity imaging performance that facilitates the capture of usable footage even in low-light conditions.

The actual EOS C500 PL used on board the International Space Station underwent special modifications to further boost sensitivity and to enable the camera to withstand the rigors of shooting in space.

By the way, Dec. 4th live NHK 4K event is change the title "Big commet Comet ISON" to "Comet evaporation  Mystery of the Solar system"  :P
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 12/03/2013 08:31 am

ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/29/13

Posted on November 29, 2013 by HQ.
 

53 Progress Docking:  53P was manually docked to the Service Module aft port at 4:30 pm CST. The Progress vehicle launched Monday, November 25 carrying more than 1400 kg of cargo including a spare Urine Processing Assembly (UPA) Fluids Control Pump Assembly (FCPA).

Multi-purpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR) Video Compression And Recording Unit (VCRU) Software Checkout:  Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Wakata activated MSPR components and changed the software configuration of the MSPR Laptop for the VCRU. He then performed a checkout of the new configuration. This activity is in preparation for the Zebrafish Muscles experiment which will arrive on the 54 Progress (54P) vehicle. The MSPR has 2 workspaces and a work table that can be used for a wide range of space environment experiments in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), including those that require an aquatic habitat or combustion chamber.

Binary Colloidal Alloy Test (BCAT)-C1 Experiment: FE-5 Mastracchio completed the second run of BCAT-C1 Sample 3 after homogenizing the sample and taking photographs of the mixed sample. A camcorder provided live High Definition video during the run.This CSA experiment studies nano-scale particles dispersed in a liquid, known as a colloidal suspension, commonly found in such commercial commodities as paint, electronic polishing compounds and food products. These suspensions have the unique property that the particles phase separate and the particles self-assemble into crystals that interact strongly with light. Photographing these samples in microgravity allows the measurement of these processes while avoiding the effects of particle sinking due to gravity.

eValuatIon And monitoring of microBiofiLms insidE the ISS (VIABLE) Experiment:  Wakata reviewed VIABLE Onboard Training (OBT), then touched the palm of his hand to experimental materials located on the top covers of VIABLE 4 bags.  He also blew on experimental materials located on those covers. This activity is performed every 45 days and the bags are photographed at 6 month intervals. VIABLE involves the evaluation of microbial biofilm development on metallic and textile space materials located inside and on the cover of Nomex pouches. Microbial biofilms are known for causing damage and contamination on the Mir space station and the ISS.  The potential application of novel methodologies and products to treat space materials may lead to improvements in the environmental quality of confined human habitats in space and on earth.

Biological Rhythms 48 Hour Experiment:  Wakata completed a session of JAXA’s Biological Rhythms 48 hour experiment, removing the Digital Walk Holter Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Actiwatch and saving the accumulated Holter data. This study examines the circadian variation of astronaut’s cardiac autonomic function during space flight. The research is expected to provide insights into changes in those functions before, during and after long-duration space flight and may be used to improve the health care technology used for future ISS crewmembers.

Biological Experiment Laboratory (BIOLAB) Commissioning Completion: Mastracchio performed the Triplelux Experiment Containers (EC) swap from Rotor A to Rotor B. Ground teams then completed commissioning activities and the crew stowed the Biolab equipment.  BioLab is a multiuser research facility used to perform space biology experiments on microorganisms, cells, tissue cultures, small plants, and small invertebrates. BioLab will allow scientists to gain a better understanding of the effects of microgravity and space radiation on biological organisms.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 12/05/2013 08:54 am

ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/03/13

Posted on December 3, 2013 by HQ.
 

Progress 53P Cargo Ops: Following hatch opening this past Saturday, FE-3 Hopkins and FE-5 Mastracchio completed unpacking and stowing newly arrived USOS items. In total, more than 1400 kg of cargo including a spare Urine Processing Assembly (UPA) Fluids Control Pump Assembly (FCPA) arrived with the vehicle.

Cosmo Shoot Rehearsal for Live Public Affairs Office (PAO) Event:  FE-6 Wakata set up the JAXA 4K Camera and performed a rehearsal of activities to be performed tomorrow for the PAO live event in the Cupola. The scenes that will be recorded during the event include night views of Japan, possible aurora, night view and sunrise, and some internal scenes in the Node 3.

Cygnus Rendezvous On-Board Training (OBT): Hopkins, Mastracchio, and Wakata participated in a Cygnus Rendezvous OBT today.  The lesson walks through the steps in the rendezvous procedures and provides representative Robotics Work Station (RWS) and Portable Computer System (PCS) screenshots for each step. In addition, the lesson provides an overview of the Cygnus commands available to the crew via the Hardware Command Panel (HCP).

Inter Module Ventilation (IMV) flow measurement for JEM Pressurized Module (JPM): As part of routine maintenance, Hopkins and Wakata measured JPM IMV air velocity using a velocicalc instrument.  The crew specifically measured the JPM IMV overhead aft inlet, starboard aft inlet, and the starboard forward outlet.

Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Ops: Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) and maneuvered the SSRMS into position for up-coming crew offset grapple practice sessions. The practice sessions will prepare the crew for Orb-1 berthing scheduled for December 20th. MSS performance was nominal.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 12/06/2013 09:24 am

ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/04/13

Posted on December 4, 2013 by HQ.
 

Thermolab Control Unit Battery Compartment Repair:  Flight Engineer (FE)-5 Mastracchio successfully repaired the battery compartment of the Thermolab Control Unit which is used to support ESA’s Circadian Rhythms experiment. Wakata will be scheduled Friday for his Circadian Rhythms session.

Cosmo Shoot Live Public Affairs Office (PAO) Event:  FE-6 Wakata set up the JAXA 4K camera and then he and FE-3 Hopkins performed a series of activities for a Live PAO event from the Cupola with NHK. Scenes during the event included night views of Japan and Wakata within the Cupola.

ISS Emergency Drill:  All six crewmembers participated in an ISS emergency drill and debrief.  The crew used the onboard simulator to guide their response towards two separate emergency cases (smoke within Node 2 and rapid depress within the Service Module). The purpose of this drill was to practice ISS emergency responses based on information provided by the simulator. The crew physically translates through ISS to appropriate locations in order to visualize the use of station equipment and interfaces. They also practiced procedure execution and associated decision making, all while exercising communication skills with MCC-H and MCC-M.

Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Hardware Fault:  Today Node 3 CDRA experienced a hardware fault associated with its Fan Motor. Ground teams are currently investigating the issue and working on a forward plan. The LAB CDRA is currently off, however is available if required to manage ppCO2 levels within ISS.

Sabatier Accumulator Manual Purges: In an ongoing effort to troubleshoot water within Sabatier, FE-3 Hopkins and FE-5 Mastracchio performed four separate accumulator purges of CO2 and remaining water. The 4 purge attempts performed today resulted in decreasing quantities of water in each instance. Additional purges have been placed on hold until the Node 3 CDRA hardware fault is resolved.  Sabatier uses a catalyst that reacts with carbon dioxide and hydrogen, both byproducts of current life-support systems onboard the ISS in order to produce water and methane.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: anik on 12/06/2013 01:55 pm
ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/05/13
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2013/12/05/iss-daily-summary-report-120513/

Ocular Health (OH) Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Test and Fundoscope Examination:  FE-3 Hopkins, supporting as Crew Medical Officer (CMO), performed OCT tests as part of FE-5 Mastracchio’s and FE-6 Wakata’s Flight Day 30 OH sessions which will continue over the next three days.  Following the OCT examination, Mastracchio and Wakata applied drops to their eyes to dilate them.  Hopkins then conducted a Fundoscope eye examination with remote guidance from ground experts. 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 the measurement of visual, vascular and central nervous system changes over the course of this experiment and during the subsequent postflight recovery will assist in the development of countermeasures, clinical monitoring strategies and clinical practice guidelines.

Sprint Ultrasound Scans: FE-5 Mastracchio performed as the operator in conducting the second Sprint ultrasound scans of FE-6 Wakata’s thigh and calf, with remote guidance from the ground team.  Prior to the scans Wakata set up the equipment and, with Mastrachhio’s assistance, placed reference marks on his calf and the thigh of his right leg, and donned thigh and calf guides. The Integrated Resistance and Aerobic Training Study (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.

Cygnus Offset Grapple #1 On-Board Training (OBT): Today the Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) and Hopkins, Mastracchio and Wakata maneuvered the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) into and out of the grapple envelope of the Permanent Multipurpose Module (PMM) Flight Releasable Grapple Fixture (FRGF).  They repeated this five times and then maneuvered the SSRMS back to the PMM High Hover position.  This was the first of two SSRMS practice sessions to help prepare the ISS crew for capturing the Cygnus spacecraft on December 20th.

Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Status:  Ground specialists were able to recover the Node 3 CDRA functionality following yesterday’s CDRA Fan Motor Controller (FMC) high temperature fault. Telemetry indicated a sensor failure and not an actual controller over temperature condition.  Overnight, the team proceeded to mask the sensor in question then restarted the Node 3 CDRA.  Redundant sensors are available in order to monitor the Fan Motor Controller temperature. CDRA has been operating nominally since the restart.

Sabatier Manual CO2 Accumulator Purges: The crew performed 2 additional manual purges of the Sabatier CO2 accumulator today.  These were a continuation of the 4 purges performed yesterday and were performed in an attempt to expel all the water that has built up in the CO2 Accumulator.  No water was seen during both of today’s purge attempts.  Sabatier was then returned to nominal processing, and has been operating successfully since that time.

Service Module (SM) 8.07 Software Transition – Today, the Service Module Central Computers (ЦВМ) and Service Module Terminal Computers (TBM) were upgraded from the SM 8.05 software load to the SM 8.07 software load. MCC-M is currently working a few clean up steps as a result of the software update. The new software will support the Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM) and European Robotic Arm (ERA) manipulator, as well as provide increased Pre-Determined Debris Avoidance Maneuver (PDAM) capabilities, upgraded RS thruster control algorithms, and Caution and Warning software to support USOS Toxic Atmosphere response.

Aniso Tubule Experiment Deferred: JAXA postponed the Aniso Tubule experiment activities scheduled for today to allow for additional time to troubleshoot an anomaly that occurred during the previous Aniso Tubule experiment run.  The anomaly was in the loss of communication between the laptop and microscope being used.  The Ground team is working on a forward plan for completion of the remaining experiment runs.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: anik on 12/09/2013 07:26 pm
ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/06/13
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2013/12/06/iss-daily-summary-report-120613/

Ocular Health (OH) Cardiac and Ocular Ultrasounds: FE-6 Wakata and FE-5 Mastrachhio, alternating as the Crew Medical Officer, conducted ocular ultrasound scans of each other as part of each of their Flight Day 30 OH sessions. Mastrachio then performed a cardiac ultrasound of Wakata.  Remote guidance was provided by ground experts to ensure proper positioning and data collection. These ultrasounds are used to identify changes in ocular globe morphology, including flattening of the posterior globe, and document optic nerve sheath diameter, optic nerve sheath tortuosity, globe axial measurements, and choroidal engorgement.  Researchers believe that the measurement of visual, vascular and central nervous system changes over the course of this experiment and during the subsequent postflight recovery will assist in the development of countermeasures, clinical monitoring strategies and clinical practice guidelines.

Capillary Flow Experiment (CFE) Interior Corner Flow (ICF)-8 Test: Hopkins set up and initiated a CFE ICF-8 run. CFE ICF studies capillary flow in interior corners of vessels with various geometries. The ICF-8 vessel has vanes aligned along the vertex of a teardrop shaped cylinder. Structured inside tanks providing interior corners are used in the design of fuel tanks to promote fuel flow to the outlet of the tank in the absence of gravity.  Experimental results will provide the necessary boundary conditions as a function of container cross section and fill fraction. The benchmarked theory can be used to improve propellant management aboard spacecraft.

Circadian Rhythms: Wakata instrumented himself with the Armband monitor and sensors then mounted the Thermolab unit onto his belt. The equipment will be worn for the next 36 hours. This study examines the circadian variation of astronaut’s cardiac autonomic function during space flight. The research is expected to provide insights into changes in those functions before, during and after long-duration space flight and may be used to improve the health care technology used for future ISS crewmembers.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 12/10/2013 07:51 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/09/13

Posted on December 9, 2013 by HQ.
 
Cygnus Hardware Command Panel (HCP) and PROX Checkout: This morning, Flight Engineer (FE)-3 Hopkins assembled the HCP and routed power and data  cables from JEM to the Cupola.  Later in the day, he worked with ground teams in order to checkout the HCP and string “B” of the Proximity Communications System (PROX). PROX is a wireless communications system that enables direct communications between the Cygnus spacecraft and ISS.  Utilizing the HCP, ISS Crew has the ability to send commands for Cygnus to retreat to 30m or 100m below ISS, hold approach, free drift, or abort during its final approach to the ISS. Cygnus Launch Commit Criteria Flight Rules require verification of two fully functional ISS PROX equipment strings prior to launch.

Cygnus Robotics OBT: Hopkins and FE-6 Wakata participated in a Robotics OBT session in preparation for Cygnus Orbital 1 Mission. Utilizing an onboard simulator, the crew practiced setting up external cameras, robotic overlays, and maneuvering the SSRMS to capture the Cygnus spacecraft.

Robonaut Operations: FE-5 Mastracchio retrieved and installed Robonaut and supporting hardware on a lab seat track and connected cables to prepare for commanded operations.  He powered on Robonaut in conjunction with ground commanding and verified the configuration was adequate for upcoming activities.  Today’s operations included the Robonaut interfacing with a task board that has interchangeable task panels. Robonaut was developed under the Space Act Agreement between NASA and General Motors (GM) and was launched to the ISS on STS-133. Robonaut is a dexterous humanoid robot designed with the versatility and dexterity to manipulate hardware, exhibit greater endurance than humans and react safely when bumped or interacted with in a way that was not expected.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: anik on 12/11/2013 03:45 pm
ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/10/13
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2013/12/10/iss-daily-summary-report-121013/

Proximity Communications System (PROX) Checkout: Following yesterday’s successful checkout of PROX String “B”,  Flight Engineer (FE)-3 Hopkins worked with ground teams in order to checkout PROX String “A”.  Cygnus Launch Commit Criteria Flight Rules require verification of two fully functional ISS PROX equipment strings prior to launch.

Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES) Zero Robotics Test Session:  Hopkins and FE-5 Mastracchio tested several components to be used in the upcoming Zero Robotics High School tournament. They demonstrated game features and a full head-to-head match to assist students in preparing tests for the competition that will be held over the fall semester and winter break. SPHERES Zero Robotics provides high school students with the opportunity to act as ground controllers for research in space that utilizes the SPHERES satellites.  As part of the competition, students write algorithms for the SPHERES satellites to accomplish tasks relevant to future space missions. The algorithms are then tested by the SPHERES team and the best designs are selected for the competition to operate the SPHERES satellites on board the ISS.

Cosmo Shoot:  FE-6 Wakata set up the 4K camera and accessories in the Cupola and then checked the angle of view prior to the ground capturing images of the Lovejoy comet and other celestial events.  Following the imagery capture Wakata removed the hardware and temporarily stowed it in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM).

Human Research Facility (HRF) Space Linear Acceleration Mass Measurement Device (SLAMMD) Body Measures:  Hopkins performed the first optional, crew requested body mass measurements.  SLAMMD provides body mass through the application of Newton’s Second Law of Motion (force is equal to mass times acceleration).  Two springs were used to generate a known force against a crewmember mounted on an extension arm and the resulting acceleration will be used to calculate his mass.

Inter Orbit Communication System (ICS) Comm. Check:  Wakata performed a JEM Space to Ground (S/G)-1 Comm Check with Tsukuba Space Center utilizing the newly repaired ICS.  Although the two way comm. check was successful at Tsukuba, MCC-H failed to hear Wakata’s voice on the downlink.  Teams are investigating ground equipment configuration. ICS provides an independent intercommunications network between the JEM and the Tsukuba Space Center, utilizing JAXA’s Data Relay Test Satellite (DRTS).
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: anik on 12/11/2013 04:20 pm
ISS orbit's test reboost by Progress M-21M engines was succesfull: http://www.interfax.ru/news.asp?id=346307
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 12/12/2013 05:48 am
Apologies for the moderator split of this thread. Obviously, there's an issue on the ISS, but you have to go here now for coverage of when it started and followed up:

http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=33481.0
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: anik on 12/12/2013 04:14 pm
ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/11/13
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2013/12/11/iss-daily-summary-report-121113/

External Thermal Control System (ETCS) Loop A Shutdown: This morning, ETCS Loop A shut down due to under temperature Fault Detection Isolation and Recovery (FDIR). Ground specialist have repowered the Loop A pump and is currently cooling external loads at this time. However, the Flow Control Valve (FCV) is not operating as expected and the Loop A temperature control has not been regained.  All internal heat loads from US Lab, Airlock and N3 equipment are currently being rejected on Loop B.  Node 2 does not have the capability to configure in a single loop mode.  The ground teams have started powering down loads in Node 2, JEM and COL as required.  ETCS Loop B continues to operate nominally.

Centerline Berthing Camera System (CBCS) Installation Defered: The activity to install and checkout the CBCS was deferred due to the ITCS Loop A issue. The Node 2 video switch and camera port were deactivated in response to the Loss of cooling scenario. CBCS Installation and checkout is part of Cygnus Launch Commit Criteria Flight Rule.

Cygnus Robotics Trainer (ROBOT) On-Board Training (OBT):  Flight Engineer (FE)-3 Hopkins, FE-5 Mastracchio and FE-6 Wakata participated in a Cygnus ROBOT session that consisted of a CYGNUS approach from 30 meter hold through capture. The intent of this session was to give the crew a big picture review of the CYGNUS Approach/Capture and review M1/M2 coordination.

Airlock Reconfiguration: Mastracchio and Wakata reorganized Airlock M-02 bags and covers/additional overflow bags for EMU soft goods, batteries, and LiOH/METOX into smaller CTBs. The bags were then restowed back in M-02 bags or original locations until future A/L Reconfig activities when A/L1F1 stowage area can be utilized.  This was the first part of airlock reconfiguration in preparation for Nitrogen/Oxygen Recharge System (NORS) arrival on ORB-2.

Treadmill 2 (T2) Lateral Belt Inspection:  On GMT 309, during the ISS T2 annual maintenance, the crew reported 7 teeth on the right side of the right lateral belt were damaged. Today Hopkins performed a detailed inspection of the T2 lateral belt with emphasis to examine the drive shaft gear’s teeth on the inner edge of the gear teeth that line up with the damaged teeth on the right lateral belt.  Hopkins identified the slat numbers on the tread-belt that corresponded to damaged teeth then took photos. The purpose of this task is to be able to compare the damage at different points in time, and identify if the damage is stable or not.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: catdlr on 12/12/2013 06:52 pm
TechEdSat-3p Deployment

Published on Dec 12, 2013
TechEdSat-3p being deployed from the International Space Station on Nov. 20, 2013.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OEgAS5tJ8A
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: dsmillman on 12/12/2013 08:14 pm
NASA TV is currently airing interviews with Doug Wheelock on the 2010 PM changeout.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: psloss on 12/12/2013 08:27 pm
NASA TV is currently airing interviews with Doug Wheelock on the 2010 PM changeout.
Thanks for the heads up -- Bill Harwood was first, went back to listen to the Q&A.  He asked Wheelock about how many EVAs he thought a hypothetical Pump Module R&R would take today and Wheelock said he thinks it could be comfortably done in two.  (Given some of the lessons learned.)
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: anik on 12/13/2013 02:34 pm
As per http://ria.ru/space/20131213/984008782.html, today's ISS orbit's reboost by Progress M-21M engines was successfull.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: anik on 12/13/2013 03:20 pm
ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/12/13
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2013/12/12/iss-daily-summary-report-121213

External Thermal Control System (ETCS) Loop A Status:  ETCS Loop A is still operating without full temperature control.  The Loop A Interface Heat Exchangers (IFHX) are still bypassed and isolated, preventing internal heat rejection on loop A.  ETCS Loop B continues to operate nominally.  Due to the loss of heat rejection for the N2 Moderate Temperature Loop (MTL), half of the power loads in the N2, JEM and Columbus modules have been powered down. Overnight, the suspect Flow Control Valve (FCV) was successfully commanded through its entire range. The process commanded the FCV in 5 degree increments from the full radiator bypass position to the full radiator flow position and then returned it back to the full bypass position.  Flow rates were measured to be less than expected.
At 3:50pm CST today the Flight Control Team removed power from ETCS Loop A Pump Control Valve Package (PCVP) and will leave it off for approximately 2 hours in an effort to regain FCV functionality. Engineering teams will continue to assess fault tree and impacts to the current on-board configuration.
   
Radiation Dosimetry Inside ISS-Neutrons 2 (RaDI-N2) Space Bubble Detector Deploy:  Flight Engineer (FE)-5 Mastracchio deployed 8 “bubble detectors” in a special pouch.  Radi-N2 is a follow-on investigation of RaDI-N1 and Matroshka-R experiments.  RaDI-N2 is designed to characterize the neutron radiation environment inside the ISS. The 8 neutron “bubble detectors” are attached to fixed locations inside the ISS, including one carried by a crewmember. The results of this investigation will be used to define the risk to ISS crewmembers’ health and in the development of advanced protective measures for future space flights.

Preparation for Nanoracks Hardware Arrival on Orbital-1 Vehicle:  FE-6 Wakata reviewed onboard computer-based training materials for accessing NanoRacks platforms, reconfiguring modules, and operating NanoRacks Microscope-1 and Microsocpe-2.  To prepare for the arrival of additional NanoRacks hardware on the Orbital-1 vehicle, he removed NanoRacks Platform-2 hardware and reconfigure the locker for stowage use.

Airlock Heater Jumper Installation:  Hopkins installed an Airlock Contingency Jumper to regain functionality of the Airlock Zone 3 and 4 secondary heaters.  The jumper will will bypass the solid-state thermostates in the heater circuit that is believed to be a failed-open circuit.  A patch to the INT MDM will be loaded over the weekend to support software control to the heaters.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 12/16/2013 08:34 am
Rick Mastracchio ‏@AstroRM 

SPHERES experiment - small satellites that operate inside the ISS to test various control algorithms. pic.twitter.com/KmCTKzuClm

Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 12/16/2013 08:35 am
Koichi Wakata ‏@Astro_Wakata 

京都市立洛陽工業高校でのARISSプログラムに集まって下さった皆さん、今日はアマチュア無線の交信イベントでお話できて楽しかったです。素晴らしい質問をたくさんして戴きありがとうございました。 pic.twitter.com/PR9sBDOrXR

Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: anik on 12/16/2013 01:26 pm
ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/13/13
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2013/12/13/iss-daily-summary-report-121313

External Thermal Control System (ETCS) Loop A Status:  Overnight ground specialist power cycled the ETCS Loop A Pump Control Valve Package (PCVP), which includes the Flow Control Valve (FCV), in an attempt to correct the FCV position error.  The ETCS has been repowered, however the FCV position error has not been corrected.  ETCS Loop A is still operating without full temperature control.  The Loop A Interface Heat Exchangers (IFHX) are still bypassed and isolated, preventing internal heat rejection on loop A.  ETCS Loop B continues to operate nominally.  Due to the loss of heat rejection for the Node 2 Moderate Temperature Loop (MTL), half of the power loads in the Node 2, JEM and Columbus modules remain powered off.

Advanced Biological Research System (ABRS) Loop Flush:  Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Wakata, with assistance from FE-5 -Mastracchio, performed a loop flush of the two ABRS internal rear cooling loops to remove any air bubbles.  The flush for Chamber 1 was successful but not for Chamber 2.  Chamber 1, which will be used for Advanced Plant Experiments-02 (APEX-02) arriving on the SpaceX-3 vehicle, has been activated and will be monitored for the next four days.

Body Measures:  FE-6 Hopkins, with operator assistance from FE-5 Mastracchio, configured cameras and cabin video, perform body marker instrumentation, and collect calibration and body pose photos and circumference measurements. This is Hopkins’ Flight Day 80 (FD80) session, which is the second of three sessions planned for him.  The goal of this study is to gather preliminary data to better understand the magnitude and variability of anticipated  changes to body measurements caused by microgravity and fluid shift. This data is important to be able to determine the changes that may occur during long-duration space flight and to be able to apply the changes to suit fit, suit sizing, workstation design, etc. for future missions to maximize performance, prevent injury, and reduce crew time for altering or adjusting their suits, workstation, etc. to accommodate their anthropometrics.

Reversible Figures Experiment: FE-3 Hopkins performed his fourth session, and FE-6 Wakata his second session, of  Reversible Figures in free floating conditions. Each crewmember participating in Reversable Figures performs this activity a minimum of four times during their stay on board.  ESA’s Reversible Figures experiment investigates whether the perception of ambiguous perspective-reversible figures that can normally be seen to change in perspective or orientation is affected by microgravity.  A comparison is made of the perceived reversals during visualization of the figures in crewmembers that occurs before, during and after long-term exposure to microgravity.   It is expected that measurable, perceptual differences will provide insight into human cognitive-perception dynamics in the microgravity environment of the ISS and in normal gravity on Earth.

Cygnus Offset Grapple #2 On-Board Training (OBT):  Today the Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) and performed the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Latching End Effector (LEE) Checkout and the SSRMS LEE, Brake and Joint Diagnostics on the Prime String.  They then powered up the MSS in hot backup configuration and performed the SSRMS Brake and Joint Diagnostics on the Redundant String.   The Crew (Hopkins, Wakata, Mastracchio) maneuvered the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) into and out of the grapple envelope of the Permanent Multipurpose Module (PMM) Flight Releasable Grapple Fixture (FRGF).  They repeated this three times and then started a final maneuver of SSRMS Latching End Effector (LEE)-A into the grapple envelope of the PMM FRGF during which the Robotics Ground Controllers safed the SSRMS.  This was the second of two SSRMS practice sessions to help prepare the ISS Crew for capturing the Orbital-1.  After the completion of the grapple practice, the Robotics Ground Controllers maneuvered the SSRMS to the Node 2 Nadir Active Common Berthing Mechanism (ABCM) Survey position and performed the SSRMS LEE Checkout and Diagnostics on the Redundant String.  MSS performance was nominal.

ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/14/13
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2013/12/14/iss-daily-summary-report-121413

Orbital 1 Launch Status:  To allow additional time for ground specialist to continue to work the ETCS Loop A issues the Orb-1 Launch date has changed from December 18th (CST) to December 19th (CST).

External Thermal Control System (ETCS) Loop A Status:  ETCS Loop A is operating, however due to a bias on the flow control valve (FCV) temperatures are currently not being controlled within the range to allow integration of the Interface Heat Exchangers (IFHX).  MCC-H is currently performing tests on ETCS Loop A to regain enough temperature control to allow the N2 IFHX to be reintegrated.   The Lab and N3 have been configured to reject all internal heat loads on ETCS Loop B.  However due to the loss of heat rejection for the Node 2 Moderate Temperature Loop (MTL), half of the loads Node 2, JEM and Columbus modules have been powered down.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Prep: The decision has not been made to perform an EVA to Last night, the crew initiated a MetOx regeneration to recondition  the canisters in the event contingency EVAs are needed to recover the ETCS. Today the crew configured the Airlock by relocating any cargo that was temporarily stowed in the airlock.  FE-3 Mike Hopkins and FE-5 Rick Mastracchio completed adjusting the fit on their EMUs (S/N 3005 and 3010).  Additional EVA prep activities performed today included Long Life Battery (LLB) charging, Simplified Aid for EVA Rescue (SAFER) checkout, and reviewing the Pump Module and a Water in EVA Mobility Unit (EMU) briefing packages.

COSMO Shoot: FE-6 Wakata performed a session of this activity today. He will be taking high definition photos of the ISON comet, Earth, and various celestial events from Cupola over the next few months. By utilizing the advantage of high definition and high sensitivity of the camera, the video images can be also used for science purposes.

ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/15/13
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2013/12/15/iss-daily-summary-report-121513

External Thermal Control System (ETCS) Loop A Status:  ETCS Loop A is still operating without full temperature control.  The Loop A Interface Heat Exchangers (IFHX) remains bypassed and isolated, preventing internal heat rejection on loop A.  ETCS Loop B continues to operate nominally.  MCC-H continues performing tests on ETCS Loop A to determine if they can regain enough temperature control to allow the Node 2 IFHX to be reintegrated.  Due to the loss of heat rejection for the Node 2 Moderate Temperature Loop (MTL), half of the power loads in the Node 2, JEM and Columbus modules remain powered off.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparation:  Flight Engineer (FE)-5 Mastracchio and FE-6 Wakata conducted EVA related activities in preparation for possible Contingency EVAs this coming week.  Today’s activities included a loop scrub for EMUs 3005 and 3010, tool configuration, battery recharging, Generic Thermal EVA Cover (GTEC) build, and snorkel build.  In addition, Wakata reviewed a draft set of robotics procedures that would be used in support of EVA.

Water Processing Assembly (WPA) Fault:  Overnight, WPA experienced a fault during an attempt to start a processing run. Initial indications point towards a Mostly Liquid Separator (MLS) over speed condition. The software is designed to shutdown the WPA if the MLS speed exceeds 3000 RPM.  Telemetry indicated that the MLS speed had reached 3120 RPM. Since the fault, Flight Controllers have attempted to restart WPA twice without success. Potable water has been pumped into the system in order to meet crew needs. Teams continue to evaluate the problem in order to come up with a troubleshooting plan. A spare MLS Pump is located onboard ISS in the event replacement is required.

Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) MDM Swap:  Flight Controllers transitioned the GNC MDM’s from GNC-2 to GNC-1 in order to protect against a next worse failure scenario.  The configuration insures that critical MDMs are not all located under the same power channels during the timeframe when a Lab Contingency Jumper is to be installed later this week.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 12/16/2013 04:52 pm
Expedition 38 - In-Flight Interviews - December 13
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8631

Expedition 38 - Space Station Live - December 16 (spacewalk??)
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8632
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 12/17/2013 08:34 am

ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/15/13

Posted on December 15, 2013 by HQ.

External Thermal Control System (ETCS) Loop A Status:  ETCS Loop A is still operating without full temperature control.  The Loop A Interface Heat Exchangers (IFHX) remains bypassed and isolated, preventing internal heat rejection on loop A.  ETCS Loop B continues to operate nominally.  MCC-H continues performing tests on ETCS Loop A to determine if they can regain enough temperature control to allow the Node 2 IFHX to be reintegrated.  Due to the loss of heat rejection for the Node 2 Moderate Temperature Loop (MTL), half of the power loads in the Node 2, JEM and Columbus modules remain powered off.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparation:  Flight Engineer (FE)-5 Mastracchio and FE-6 Wakata conducted EVA related activities in preparation for possible Contingency EVAs this coming week.  Today’s activities included a loop scrub for EMUs 3005 and 3010, tool configuration, battery recharging, Generic Thermal EVA Cover (GTEC) build, and snorkel build.  In addition, Wakata reviewed a draft set of robotics procedures that would be used in support of EVA.

Water Processing Assembly (WPA) Fault:  Overnight, WPA experienced a fault during an attempt to start a processing run. Initial indications point towards a Mostly Liquid Separator (MLS) over speed condition. The software is designed to shutdown the WPA if the MLS speed exceeds 3000 RPM.  Telemetry indicated that the MLS speed had reached 3120 RPM. Since the fault, Flight Controllers have attempted to restart WPA twice without success. Potable water has been pumped into the system in order to meet crew needs. Teams continue to evaluate the problem in order to come up with a troubleshooting plan. A spare MLS Pump is located onboard ISS in the event replacement is required.

Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) MDM Swap:  Flight Controllers transitioned the GNC MDM’s from GNC-2 to GNC-1 in order to protect against a next worse failure scenario.  The configuration insures that critical MDMs are not all located under the same power channels during the timeframe when a Lab Contingency Jumper is to be installed later this week.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: anik on 12/17/2013 01:53 pm
ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/16/13
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2013/12/16/iss-daily-summary-report-121613/

External Thermal Control System (ETCS) Loop A Status:  ETCS Loop A is still operating without full temperature control.  All Loop A Interface Heat Exchangers (IFHX) remains bypassed and isolated, preventing internal heat rejection on loop A.  ETCS Loop B continues to operate nominally.  MCC-H continues to perform tests on ETCS Loop A to determine if they can regain enough temperature control to allow IFHX reintegration.  Due to the loss of heat rejection for the Node 2 Moderate Temperature Loop (MTL), half of the loads in the Node 2, JEM and Columbus modules remain powered off.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Materials Review:  FE-3 Hopkins, FE-5 Mastracchio, and FE6 Wakata reviewed EVA materials associated with replacing the ETCS Loop A Pump Module.  Included in the package was an overview of each of the three potential EVAs, summary timelines, procedures, translations paths, pump module diagrams and photographs.   

Equipment Lock Preparation: In support of the potential EVA, Hopkins and Mastracchio prepared drink bags, BIO Medical equipment, prebreathe equipment, and verified required hardware was located in the Airlock.

EVA Mobility Unit (EMU) On-Orbit Fit Check:  Hopkins and Mastracchio donned their EMUs to verify correct EMU sizing prior to possibly performing an EVA to replace the ETCS Loop A Pump Module.  During this test the EMU comm and data signals were also checked out successfully.

EMU Helmet Absorption Pad (HAP) Familiarization: Hopkins and Mastracchio familiarized themselves with the absorption properties of the HAP.  They then reported saturation results and downlinked video to the ground.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: anik on 12/18/2013 04:09 pm
ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/17/13
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2013/12/17/iss-daily-summary-report-121713/

USOS EVA and Orbital Status:  A Program decision was made to pursue USOS EVAs on December 21st, 23rd, and 25th (if required) in order to repair the ETCS Loop A Pump Module. The EVAs will be carried out using EMUs 3010 and 3011. Orbital launch will be delayed until after the beta cutout in January.

External Thermal Control System (ETCS) Loop A Status: Overnight ground teams performed a Lab Low Temperature Loop (LTL) Interface Heat Exchanger (IFHX) integration test.  During this test the team used new tools developed by the Flight Control Team that allow improved control of Radiator Return Isolation Valve movement. More precise control of this valve provides enhanced regulation of the ETCS Loop A temperatures. During the test, the isolated ETCS was successfully re-integrated with the Lab LTL through the IFHX. The team then began to increase the heat load on the internal side of the LTL IFHX while attempting to balance the added heat load on ETCS loop A by manipulating the Radiator Return Isolation valve.  After approximately 40 minutes the pump shut down when the freeze protection Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) limit was reached. Subsequent attempts to stabilize the Loop A temperature and reintegrate the loop were unsuccessful.

Ground teams determined that the current method of commanding the Radiator Return Isolation valve does not provide sufficient control, and additional precision is required to maintain stable temperatures.  A software patch to the S1-1 MDM was delivered and loaded this afternoon which should allow for finer control over the Radiator Return Isolation Valve positioning.  Additional external loop temperature control tests will be performed this evening followed by reintegration attempts. Due to the loss of heat rejection for the Node 2 Moderate Temperature Loop (MTL), half of the loads in the Node 2, JEM and Columbus modules remain powered off.

Water Process Assembly (WPA) Status:  Overnight ground teams performed WPA troubleshooting which resulted in the MLS successfully starting up without an overspeed fault.  Following this test, the crew reconnected process line B between the two Water Recovery System (WRS) racks.  Currently the WPA is in standby and heating up in preparation for future processing.  The first WPA process run will likely not occur until tomorrow at the earliest.

OGA Hydrogen Sensor ORU Removal and Replacement (R&R): Today the crew completed an R&R of the Oxygen Generation System (OGS) Hydrogen Sensor ORU.  This task was being done as a preventative maintenance item that is performed approximately every 150 days.  During the activity the crew reported that foam ring installed around the OGA O2 outlet port was crumbling and falling apart. The purpose of this foam ring is to cushion the port against the rack door to ensure that O2 is expelled into the ISS cabin and prevent O2 from building up behind the rack. Currently, the OGA is powered down and the H2 sensor Quick Disconnects (QD) are not connected while the ground team reviews photos of the degraded foam ring and determines the appropriate forward path.  There is currently one spare O2 outlet ORU onboard.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparations: In preparation for a potential contingency EVA, Flight Engineer (FE)-3 Hopkins and FE-5 Mastracchio performed a variety of EVA related preparation activities. Today’s activities included a review of the Hard Upper Torso (HUT)/Secondary Oxygen Packs (SOP) swap procedures, QD training, EVA procedures and training material review.

On-board Training (OBT) Robotics Onboard Trainer (ROBoT) Session 1:  Utilizing the ROBOT Training Simulator, FE-6 Wakata gained proficiency in Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Operations associated with an ETCS Loop A Pump Module removal and replacement.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: anik on 12/19/2013 01:39 pm
ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/18/13
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2013/12/18/iss-daily-summary-report-121813/

External Thermal Control System (ETCS) Loop A Status:   Following yesterday’s S1-1 MDM software patch, Flight Controllers continued to perform characterization tests on ETCS Loop A to regain fine temperature control of ETCS loop A.  The Node 2 Moderate Temperature Loop (MTL) IFHX is still isolated from ETCS Loop A, resulting in half of the loads in the Node 2, JEM and Columbus modules remaining powered off.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Mobility Unit (EMU) 3011 Preparation:  This morning, Flight Engineer (FE)-3 Hopkins and FE-5 Mastracchio removed the medium sized HUT on EMU 3011 and replaced it with a large sized HUT. In addition, they swapped out the Secondary Oxygen Packs (SOP) on the EMU.  Later in their day, Mastracchio verified that the reassembled EMU was fully functional. USOS EVA’s are scheduled to occur on December 21st, 23rd, and 25th (if required) in order to repair the ETCS Loop A Pump Module.

Ocular Health (OH) Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Test and Fundoscope Examination Deferred:  Today’s OH and OCT sessions were deferred in order to allow enough time to support EVA related activities.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Lewis007 on 12/20/2013 05:49 am
News about the first conversation between Wakata and Kirobo
http://spaceref.com/international-space-station/robot-astronaut-kirobo-and-commander-koichi-wakata-conduct-a-conversation-experiment-in-the-iss.html
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Star One on 12/20/2013 12:08 pm
Kirobo in action from the BBC.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25460724
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 12/20/2013 03:59 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/19/13

Posted on December 19, 2013 by HQ.

External Thermal Control System (ETCS) Loop A Status:  All Interface Heat Exchangers (IFHXs) are still bypassed and isolated from ETCS Loop A, resulting in half of the loads in the Node 2, JEM and Columbus modules to remain powered off.

Extravehicular (EVA) Preparations: In preparation for Saturday’s planned EVA, Flight Engineer (FE)-5 Mastracchio completed pre-EVA loop scrub maintenance for EVA Mobility Unit (EMU) 3011. FE-3 Hopkins, Mastracchio, and FE-6 Wakata reviewed procedures associated with EVA Hardware, tasks that will be performed during the upcoming EVAs, and Simplified Aid for EVA Rescue (SAFER) operations. Wakata configured two D2X cameras with 28 mm EVA lens and installed an EVA camera blanket over the cameras in preparation for use in the upcoming EVAs.

Lab Truss Contingency Jumper Installation:  In preparation for Loop A shut down during the upcoming EVAs, the crew installed the Lab Truss Contingency Jumper which provides power to the DDCU S01A downstream loads.

Biochemical Profile: Wakata completed his Flight Day (FD) 30 Biochemical Profile and Repository blood draw.  Human Research Facility (HRF) Rack 2 was activated on auxiliary power in accordance with the power limitations imposed by the current ETCS Cooling Loop A configuration.  Blood and urine are commonly used to assess an astronaut’s health as well as conduct research in physiological disciplines by measuring key biomarkers found in these fluids.  ISS crewmembers collect, process and store blood and urine samples obtained during the preflight, in-flight and postflight phases of ISS missions. A database of results from the analysis of the samples will provide metabolic profiles of the effects of spaceflight on human physiology.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Lewis007 on 12/21/2013 06:26 am
Here's a video of Wakata's chat with Kirobo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqShesZ3v-g
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: yoichi on 12/21/2013 08:53 am
"Koichi Wakata Weekly Activity Report"

Vol.1 Training with ARED
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_UXJGV2fSA

Vol.2 Cleaning in Japanese Experiment Module, KIBO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFvA5aU4XyI

Vol.3 Configuration of 4K camera
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wcn9ujL3eo

Vol.4 Training with Treadmill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdtzOM8WkYg

Vol.5 ISS reboost
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Bh_wmKmHM
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 12/21/2013 05:31 pm
Expedition-38 - US Spacewalk (EVA-24) - December 21 (Full Coverage)
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8638
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 12/22/2013 02:16 pm
Koichi Wakata ‏@Astro_Wakata

This is how the robotic workstation for controlling Canadarm2 looks like  supporting the EVA 24 on Dec 21. pic.twitter.com/FMHu1aGdZP

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Koichi Wakata ‏@Astro_Wakata 
ISSポンプモジュール交換の船外活動の1日目は無事完了しました。地上で支援してくださっている皆さん、ありがとうございます!この写真は船外活動の支援に使用した米国実験棟の中にあるカナダアーム2の操縦ワークステーションです。 pic.twitter.com/57x8V9gPAq



Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 12/23/2013 03:04 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/22/13

Posted on December 22, 2013 by HQ.
 

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Mobility Unit (EMU) Resize:  Following yesterday’s EVA, the feed water switch on EMU 3010 was inadvertently switched on for 2-3 seconds.  EMU suit 3010 has been declared no-go until proper drying can be performed due to concerns of water entering the sublimator. Today,  FE-3 Hopkins and FE-5 Mastracchio resized their suits such that Hopkins will wear EMU 3005 and Mastracchio will wear EMU 3011.  Additionally, both crewmembers filled their backup Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garments (LCVGs).  Due to the amount of time required for resize and timeline review, US EVA #25 originally scheduled for Monday, December 23 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 24.

US EVA 25 Procedure and Dynamic Onboard Ubiquitous Graphics (DOUG) Review: Hopkins, Mastracchio, and FE-6 Wakata performed a review of Tuesday’s EVA and Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) procedures.  The crew used the DOUG software to view the translation and robotics operation paths.  Following the reviews, the crew conducted a conference with ground specialists.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 12/23/2013 04:52 pm
Expedition 38 - Spacewalk update December 23
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8642

NASA Television Video-File 2013 Year in Review
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8640

Space Station Research - Top 10 Results - Part 1
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8643
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 12/24/2013 07:01 pm
Expedition-38 - US Spacewalk (EVA-25) - December 24 (full coverage)
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8644
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Fuji on 12/25/2013 07:34 am
"Koichi Wakata Weekly Activity Report" Vol.6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P_SAE9u1z8&list=PLCQJJ3lTBuyDz4CvD7jZ7QrmR0akTctY6&index=1

Explaining the EMU PWR (Payload Water Reservoir) degassing.
I've never seen this, good video.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Targeteer on 12/27/2013 09:13 pm
During the US DPC, MCC-H advised the crew that a debris avoidance maneuver (PDAM) was scheduled for 0432 but it sounded like it may not occur.  Comms were being clobbered by post EVA Russian discussions but I'm pretty sure the likelihood of the maneuver actually being necessary were decreasing.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 12/28/2013 02:55 pm
Expedition-38 - Russian spacewalk 37 - December 27
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8647
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 12/30/2013 04:44 pm
December 30, 2013
MEDIA ADVISORY M13-198


NASA Sends Out of This World New Year’s Greeting in Times Square

NASA astronauts will help ring in 2014 by sending greetings from space and from Earth to the crowd gathered in New York's Times Square on New Year’s Eve.

Astronaut Mike Massimino will participate in the New Year’s Eve Countdown event on Tuesday evening, Dec. 31. He also will introduce a video greeting from Expedition 36 flight engineer Karen Nyberg, who returned from the International Space Station in November, and from three of the astronauts currently on board the space station: NASA's Rick Mastracchio and Mike Hopkins, and Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

The New Year’s countdown will be shown from 6 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. EST on the Toshiba Vision screen atop One Times Square, right below the New Year countdown ball. Eddie Temistokle, senior manager of corporate communications and corporate social responsibility for Toshiba America Inc., will welcome Massimino to the stage at 9:47 p.m.

Mastracchio, Hopkins and Wakata are part of a six-member crew currently on the orbiting laboratory, along with Oleg Kotov, Mikhail Tyurin and Sergey Ryazanski of the Russian Federal Space Agency.

Prominently positioned below the world-famous Times Square New Year's Eve Ball, the dual LED screens will allow revelers in Times Square to see this special greeting from space.

Several NASA events have been broadcast in Times Square, including the Curiosity rover landing on Mars, which drew thousands of viewers, and the launches of two other spacecraft.

For more information about the International Space Station, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/station

Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Artyom. on 12/31/2013 06:44 am
New year on the ISS  :D .
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 12/31/2013 02:35 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/27/13

Posted on December 27, 2013 by HQ.
 

Russian EVA 37: Kotov (EV1) and Ryazansky (EV2) performed RS EVA 37 with a duration of 8 hours and 7 minutes.  During the EVA Hopkins was isolated in the MRM-2/36S while Tyurin, Mastracchio, and Wakata had access to all modules forward of the SM / DC1.   Tasks completed during the EVA included:
•Installation of Yakor foot restraint on VRM station
•Removal of foot restraint ingress aid
•Removal of VSPLESK experiment from SM large diameter and it’s jettison
•Installation of SEISMOPROGNOZ experiment on SM large diameter
•Install Payload Boom on SM large diameter

The High Resolution Camera (HRC) and Medium Resolution Camera (MRC) were installed and cables routed, however due to unsuccessful checkout of the cameras they were uninstalled and brought back inside the ISS.  The planned tasks not completed during this EVA include the retrieval of СКК #2-СО cassette container, removal and jettison of MPAC & SEED frame and photos of MLI of RS exterior.

 Microbiome Investigation: FE-3 Hopkins perform his Flight Day 60 session of the Microbiome investigation. He answered survey questions, collected body sample, and inserted the samples into cold stowage.  The Microbiome experiment 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). Samples from different parts of the body and the surrounding ISS environment are taken periodically. The study will assess the likelihood and consequences of alterations in the microbiome due to extreme environments and the related human health risks.

Space Headaches Investigation:  FE-3 Hopkins , FE5 Mastracchio, and FE-6 Wakata filled out a weekly questionnaire for ESA’s Space Headaches investigation.  They complete these questionnaires at the end of every week throughout their mission. Headaches can be a common complaint during space flights and can negatively affect mental and physical capacities of astronauts and cosmonauts which can influence performance during a space mission. This investigation involves obtaining pre-, in-flight and post-flight data via the questionnaires to evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of crewmembers’ headaches in microgravity.  Investigators will use this data to assess crewmember headache episodes, analyze characteristics of the headaches and provide the basis for developing future

COSMO Shoot: Wakata set up the COSMO laptop and 4K camera in preparation for capturing images of the Earth surface across the US and Canada.  He later removed the 4K camera hardware and temporarily stow it in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM).
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Lewis007 on 01/01/2014 01:49 pm
On December 29, the Russian Santa Claus, Ded Moroz, visited Russian Mission Control and talked with the ISS cosmonauts. It looks like he did not take his granddaughter Snegurochka with him...
http://www.roscosmos.ru/20095/
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 01/02/2014 04:39 pm
Expedition 38 - In-Flight Event January 2
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8649
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 01/03/2014 06:17 pm

MEDIA ADVISORY M14-001

International Space Station Crew to Connect with Virginia Students


Students in Newport News and Williamsburg, Va., will begin 2014 by talking with astronauts in orbit aboard the International Space Station.
 
Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Rick Mastracchio of NASA will participate in a live video chat, or downlink, at 10:25 a.m. EST Tuesday, Jan. 7, with students and educators from Denbigh High School’s Aviation Academy in Newport News. Students will have the opportunity to ask Mastracchio about life, work and research aboard the space station. The downlink will air live on NASA Television and on the agency's Web site.
 
Prior to the video conference, education specialists from NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., and the National Institute of Aerospace’s Center for Integrative STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Education, also in Hampton, will provide interactive learning experiences designed to help students gain a better understanding of the space station program. The Aviation Academy magnet program is a highly specialized, four-year aviation program for high school students.
 
At 1:33 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 8, sixth grade students from Berkeley Middle School in Williamsburg, Va., also will connect with Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Mike Hopkins of NASA through the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program.
 
Before the radio chat, NASA Chief Scientist Ellen Stofan will address the Berkeley students to discuss current research activities on the orbiting laboratory and how a STEM curriculum could help students join the next generation of explorers. In preparation for the event, students have spent the past several weeks learning from Langley scientists, engineers, and education specialists about how the space station works and what it takes to live and work in space.
 
Both events are open to the media.  To attend the downlink at Denbigh High School’s Aviation Academy, reporters must contact Michelle Price at 757-591-7543 or [email protected]. The Academy is located at 902-B Bland Blvd., in Newport News, at the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport.
 
To attend the ARISS ham radio event at Berkeley Middle School, journalists must contact Betsy Overkamp-Smith at 757-603-6480 or [email protected]. The school is located at 1118 Ironbound Rd., in Williamsburg.
 
NASA activities have been incorporated into classes at the schools in preparation for these unique educational experiences. Linking students directly to station astronauts provides an authentic experience of space exploration, scientific studies and possibilities for future human space exploration.
 
The in-flight education downlink and the ARISS ham radio chat are designed to engage educational organizations in the United States to improve STEM teaching and learning. They are managed by NASA's Teaching From Space education program, which promotes learning opportunities and builds partnerships with the education community using the unique environment of space and NASA's human spaceflight program.
 
The exact time of the downlink could change. For NASA TV streaming video, schedule and downlink information, visit:
 
http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv
 
For information about NASA's education programs, visit:
 
http://www.nasa.gov/education
 
For information about the International Space Station, visit:
 
http://www.nasa.gov/station
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 01/04/2014 01:09 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 01/02/14

Posted on January 2, 2014 by HQ.

Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) Survey: Ground specialists performed a survey of the AMS payload using the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) video cameras. This imagery will be used as a tool to note any degradation and help diagnose future AMS payload operations anomalies. The previous AMS survey was performed one year ago.
 
Ocular Health (OH) Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Test and Fundoscope Examination:  Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Wakata, acting as Crew Medical Officer (CMO), performed an OCT test on FE-3 Hopkins. Wakata then conducted a Fundoscope eye examination with remote guidance from ground experts. The OCT and Fundoscope activities are part of the Flight Day 90 session for Hopkins. The Ocular Health protocol is a systematic gathering of physiological data to characterize the risk of microgravity-induced visual impairment / intracranial pressure in ISS crewmembers.  Researchers believe 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.
 
Nanoracks Biorack Centrifuge Troubleshooting: Mastrocchio successfully performed troubleshooting on the Nanoracks Biorack Centrifuge in order to complete checkout operations. This follows Hopkins’ attempt in November to perform power up and checkout which were unsuccessful.  Ground teams assisted in the troubleshooting while monitoring live over-the-shoulder high definition video of the activity.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Space Pete on 01/04/2014 08:18 pm
Anyone know what's going on with ISS imagery of late?

Up until recently images were always posted on spaceflight.nasa.gov, as in the link below:

http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/station/crew-38/inflight/ndxpage1.html

But this now appears to have stopped, and instead all imagery is being posted on the "nasa2explore" Flickr account:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nasa2explore

Anyone know whether this is simply a case of the person who manages the spaceflight.nasa.gov gallery being away, etc., or is the move to Flickr permanent?
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: SMS on 01/04/2014 09:13 pm
Very good question, Space Pete.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: brahmanknight on 01/05/2014 12:08 am
Thanks for letting me know, because I was getting annoyed that the pictures hadn't been updating on nasa.gov.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: yoichi on 01/06/2014 07:00 am
"Koichi Wakata Weekly Activity Report"

Vol.7
"Message from Koichi Wakata, "Greetings upon the completion of EVA support, and Merry Christmas from the International Space Station""
Koichi Wakata, giving his impressions of EVA support activities, and Merry Christmas from the ISS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e5OJSbfK5s

Vol.8
Happy New Year and Expectation for Sochi Olympic games from Koichi Wakata
Shooting Date: January 1, 2014
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXszjKqbi1s

Vol.9
Koichi Wakata, performing calligraphy on board Kibo
Shooting Date: January 1, 2014
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtqYemVvF7w
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Space Pete on 01/06/2014 10:07 pm
Apparently ISS on-orbit images will no longer be posted on spaceflight.nasa.gov, and will instead now all be going on the nasa2explore Flickr account.

Don't know why they've done this, it is a real pain to download hi-res images from Flickr (five clicks, as opposed to the two that it took before). :(
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Lewis007 on 01/07/2014 09:52 am
Apparently ISS on-orbit images will no longer be posted on spaceflight.nasa.gov, and will instead now all be going on the nasa2explore Flickr account.

Don't know why they've done this, it is a real pain to download hi-res images from Flickr (five clicks, as opposed to the two that it took before). :(

In addition, the name of the pic (iss number) is not copied when you download the picture. You have to copy and paste that yourself.

I don't understand the reason why NASA is doing this. It comes on the heels of the cancellation of the weekly ISS report videos and the earlier cancellation of the press kits. I know that we now have the weekly "space to ground clips" but I don't even bother watching them.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Jester on 01/07/2014 12:46 pm
Apparently ISS on-orbit images will no longer be posted on spaceflight.nasa.gov, and will instead now all be going on the nasa2explore Flickr account.

Don't know why they've done this, it is a real pain to download hi-res images from Flickr (five clicks, as opposed to the two that it took before). :(

Are you kidding me ? did you check with JSC PAO ?
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: anik on 01/07/2014 03:36 pm
ISS Daily Summary Report – 01/06/14
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2014/01/06/iss-daily-summary-report-010614/

ISS Safety Video Survey: Flight Engineer (FE)-5 Mastracchio captured  video of the ISS interior volume, with which the ground team will assess the current vehicle configuration and identify any areas of concern related to ventilation blockage, flammability hazards, emergency egress paths, access to fire ports, and safety equipment, etc. The Safety Video Survey is performed approximately every 6 months.

Internal Thermal Control Systems (ITCS) Sampling: FE-3 Hopkins has completed nominal sampling from the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) ITCS, Node 2 Low Temperature Loop (LTL) and Moderate Temperature Loop (MTL), and Node 3 MTL. He was ahead of the timeline today and performed a LAB ITCS sampling as well, which was originally scheduled for tomorrow.  The preventative maintenance task is performed to determine the Ortho-Phthalaldehyde (OPA) and ammonia levels in the ITCS for each of the modules.

Cardio Ox Investigation:  FE-6 Wakata has attached Electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes, and prepared for ultrasonic scanning by marking arteries with assistance from the operator, FE-3 Hopkins. Wakata then performed ultrasound scans on himself with assistance from Hopkins and remote guidance from ground team. This is Wakata’s flight day 60 session and his final on-board session.  Future human space travel missions may increase the risk of oxidative and inflammatory damage primarily from radiation, but also from psychological stress, reduced physical activity, diminished nutritional standards, and exposure to elevated oxygen levels during extravehicular activity. There is evidence that higher levels of oxidative and inflammatory stress and associated damage to blood vessels contribute to cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study is to measure levels of biomarkers in blood and urine that are affected by oxidative and inflammatory stress before, during, and after long duration spaceflight and relate them to the risk of developing atherosclerosis.

Advanced Biological Research System (ABRS) Deconfiguration: On December 13th the ABRS loop flush to remove air bubbles was not successful on Chamber 2. Wakata powered down the ABRS and configured it for return on a future mission.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 01/07/2014 07:08 pm
Expedition 38 - Getting a U.S. Spacesuit Ready for Spacewalk
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8655

Expedition 38 - In-Flight Event January 6
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8652

Expedition 38 - Educational Event January 7
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8654

Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: SMS on 01/08/2014 02:25 pm
ARISS at Ostrów, Wielkopolska, Poland => short information about this event =>
http://www.zst-ostrow.edu.pl/aktualnosci/119-termin-lacznosci-z-iss-juz-znamy
& http://www.arisspolska.info/?p=3916 ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zZ0mOqm0RZE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=s6tXgBqadiE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=IXlYbyblvWQ
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 01/08/2014 03:43 pm
January 8, 2014
MEDIA ADVISORY M14-007


NASA Hosts Media Teleconference Today to Discuss International Space Station


NASA will host a teleconference at 12:30 p.m. EST today, Jan. 8, to update media on plans for the International Space Station.

The teleconference participants are:
-- William Gerstenmaier, associate administrator for NASA's Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate
-- Sam Scimemi, director of NASA's International Space Station Program.

Media must register to participate in the teleconference no later than 11:30 a.m., by contacting Karen Northon at 202-358-1600 or [email protected].

The teleconference will be streamed live online at:

http://www.nasa.gov/newsaudio

For more information about the International Space Station, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/station

-end-
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: yoichi on 01/09/2014 06:04 am
"Koichi Wakata Weekly Activity Report"

Vol.10
Koichi Wakata, introducing crew's sleeping quarters
Shooting Date: January 5, 2014
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf61-1BGqag

Vol.11
Koichi Wakata manipulated the robot arm to support the EVA
Shooting on December 21, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anGp-FidAeo
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 01/11/2014 02:15 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 01/09/14

Posted on January 9, 2014 by HQ.


Today’s Planned Tasks Orbital Launch: Orb-1 launched successfully from Pad 0A at Wallops Flight Facility at 12:07 pm CST today.  This was the first flight of the Castor 30B upper stage.  Ascent and separation events were all nominal.   The Cygnus solar arrays were successfully deployed shortly after spacecraft separation.  All Cygnus systems are nominal at this time.  The first phasing burn (DV1) is scheduled for 5:24 pm CST today, with additional burns planned to occur overnight.  Capture is planned for Sunday, January 12th at approximately ~5:02 am CST. Cygnus will deliver 2,780 pounds of science experiments, hardware, and crew provisions to the ISS.
 
Ocular Health (OH) Measurements: Flight Engineer (FE)-3 Hopkins and FE-6 Wakata, alternating as the Crew Medical Officer and subject, with ground experts providing remote support, perform tonometry tests and take blood pressure measurements each of other.  This is Hopkins’ flight day 90 session of Ocular Health and Wakata’s flight day 60 session.  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.
 
Circadian Rhythms:  Today Wakata completed his third 36 hour Circadian Rhythms session.  The ESA Circadian Rhythms experiment examines the role of synchronized circadian rhythms (the human body’s 24 hour light-dark cycle) and its maintenance during long duration spaceflight.  Understanding how changes in body composition, body temperature regulation and physical activity affect circadian rhythms will support development of enhancements for performance and health care of future crewmembers.
 
Radiation Dosimetry Inside ISS-Neutrons 2 (RaDI-N2) Space Bubble Detector Deploy:  FE-5 Mastracchio deployed 8 “bubble detectors” in a special pouch in the JEM for the third of four runs in the ISS.  Radi-N2 is a follow-on investigation of RaDI-N1 and the Matroshka-R experiments.  RaDI-N2 is designed to characterize the neutron radiation environment inside the ISS. The 8 neutron “bubble detectors” are attached to fixed locations inside the ISS, including one is carried by a crewmember. The results of this investigation will be used to define the risk to ISS crewmembers’ health and in the development of advanced protective measures for future space flights.
 
Material Science Laboratory (MSL) Solidification and Quench Furnce (SQF) Sample Cartridge Exchange:  Mastracchio removed a used sample cartridge from the SQF and replace it with Columnar-to-Equiaxed Transition in Solidification Processing-2 (CETSOL-2) test sample 2. This investigation aims to deepen the understanding of the physical principles that govern solidification processes in metal alloys. The patterns of the crystals resulting from transitions of liquids to solids is of substantial importance to processes in producing materials such as solar cells, thermoelectrics, and metal alloys.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 01/11/2014 02:57 pm
Koichi Wakata‏@Astro_Wakata
 
Exciting afternoon of working on “Capillary Flow Experiment 2” with remote guidance from Portland State University. pic.twitter.com/BwGuabroHg
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 01/12/2014 02:19 am
Mike Hopkins‏@AstroIllini

Hello Edwards AFB.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 01/12/2014 11:13 am
Orbital Sciences/Cygnus-1 Rendezvous and Grapple to the ISS
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8670
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 01/12/2014 01:42 pm
Orbital Sciences/Cygnus-1 Docking to the International Space Station
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8671
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 01/13/2014 05:07 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 01/12/14

Posted on January 12, 2014 by HQ.


Mobile Servicing System (MSS) Operations for Cygnus Capture: Today the Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the MSS and performed a Node-2 Nadir Active Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM) survey with the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS).  They then maneuvered the SSRMS to the Cygnus High Hover position in preparation for capture and powered the MSS into the hot backup configuration.
 
Flight Engineer (FE)-5 Mastracchio and FE-6 Wakata monitored the Cygnus approach from the Cupola Robotic Workstation (RWS) and captured Cygnus using the SSRMS at approximately 5:08am CST.  They then maneuvered Cygnus into position to inspect the Passive CBM and proceeded with a successful installation onto the Node-2 Nadir Active CBM. The crew was ahead of the timeline today and continued with Controller Panel Assembly (CPA) removal, hatch opening/ingress, and started cargo transfer which were all originally scheduled for Monday, January 13th.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 01/14/2014 04:56 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 01/13/14

Posted on January 13, 2014 by HQ.


Ants In Space Experiment:  After setting up cameras to record the experiment, Flight Engineer (FE)-5 Mastracchio and FE-3 Hopkins set up 2 of the 8 ant forage habitats and then open doors to release ants into the forage areas.  This experiment uses the Pavement Ant (Tetramorium Caespitum), which is common throughout most of the United States.  The experiment is being conducted as part of the Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus (CGBA) Science Insert (CSI) program conducted by BioServe Space Technologies and sponsored in part by NASA and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS).  Classrooms across the country and the world are invited to participate in this program by conducting their own classroom controls.  The curriculum is developed by the Baylor College of Medicine Center for Education Outreach.  Results of the experiment will indicate if ants will take straighter paths in the larger space and if they adjust their paths differently in microgravity, when their contact with each other may be disrupted by the absence of gravity.
 
NanoRacks Module 9:  FE-6 Wakata activated and shook designated NanoRacks Module 9 mixing tubes.  This investigation results from a commercial Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education program overseen by the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education (NCESSE), called the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). Student teams from across the United States design their own experiments using flight approved fluids and materials. The investigation consists of different science experiments flown in a NanoRacks Module on board the ISS.
 
NanoRacks Microscope Operation with Module-38:  Wakata used Microscope-2 to perform microscopic analysis of the NanoRacks Module-38 Petri Dishes.  These Module-38 experiments are designed by students as part of a competition sponsored by the International Space School Educational Trust (ISSET).  This particular experiment examines three-dimensional growth of slime mold in petri dishes utilizing the NanoRacks Microscopes Facility.
 
Reversible Figures Experiment:  FE-3 Hopkins performed his fifth session of the Reversible Figures experiment in free floating conditions and Wakata completed his third session. Each subject performs this activity at least four times during their stay on board.  ESA’s Reversible Figures experiment investigates whether the perception of ambiguous perspective reversible figures that can normally be seen to change in perspective or orientation is affected by microgravity.  A comparison will be made of the perceived reversals during visualization of the figures in crewmembers that occurs before, during and after long-term exposure to microgravity.   It is expected that measurable, perceptual differences will provide insight into human cognitive-perception dynamics in the microgravity environment of the ISS and in normal gravity on Earth.
 
Emergency Procedure Review: All six crew members took part in an onboard training session to review Cygnus emergency procedures.
 
Cygnus Cargo Operations: All three USOS crew members continued cargo transfer operations. They reported working a combined total of 8 hours of cargo transfer between yesterday and today.
 
Mobile Servicing System (MSS) Operations: Today the Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the MSS, released Latching End Effector (LEE)-A from the Orbital-1 Cygnus Power and Video Grapple Fixture (PVGF) and maneuvered the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) to position LEE-A such that it was facing the Cupola windows.  FE-5 Mastracchio then took photos of the SSRMS LEE-A snare cables from Cupola window 3.  The team then walked the SSRMS off the Node 2 Power Data Grapple Fixture (PDGF) onto the Lab PDGF and maneuvered the SSRMS to position LEE-B such that it is facing the Cupola windows.  Wakata is scheduled to take photos of the SSRMS LEE-B snare cables tomorrow, January 14th.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: theonlyspace on 01/14/2014 10:18 pm
Sad but true..No new ISS  pictures of any Expedition have been added to NASA Website Gallery  since NOV.  The NASA  public affirs of promoting space has really went downhill.  FIRST  no new press kits for the new Expeditions forward..now no new ISS  pictures of any Expeditions. on Nasa website gallery. That also deleates detailed  explaination for each pidture NASA  USE  to post.  PITY FUL..TRUELY   PITYFUL NASA.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 01/14/2014 11:04 pm
Rick Mastracchio‏@AstroRM

We captured the Orbital Cygnus 1 two days ago. Here I am with the business end of the robotic arm. pic.twitter.com/do38dzvogi
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 01/14/2014 11:04 pm
Sad but true..No new ISS  pictures of any Expedition have been added to NASA Website Gallery  since NOV.  The NASA  public affirs of promoting space has really went downhill.  FIRST  no new press kits for the new Expeditions forward..now no new ISS  pictures of any Expeditions. on Nasa website gallery. That also deleates detailed  explaination for each pidture NASA  USE  to post.  PITY FUL..TRUELY   PITYFUL NASA.

try this site for recent photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nasa2explore
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: robertross on 01/15/2014 12:11 am
Rick Mastracchio‏@AstroRM

We captured the Orbital Cygnus 1 two days ago. Here I am with the business end of the robotic arm. pic.twitter.com/do38dzvogi

cool photo.

Reminds me of the claws on Spiderman2 that Doc Octavious had 
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 01/16/2014 03:09 am

ISS Daily Summary Report – 01/14/14

Posted on January 14, 2014 by HQ.


Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Low Temperature Loop (LTL) Pump Status:  Today, the Remote Power Controller (RPC) associated with the JEM LTL Pump tripped open as a result of a spike in current coming from the pump.  The failure caused a short-term loss of cooling for a subset of JEM Systems.  The Flight Control Team has since transitioned to single Low Temperature (LT) Loop mode and restored cooling for all JEM systems. JAXA specialists continue to investigate the cause and are working towards a forward plan.
 
Cygnus Cargo Operations: All three USOS crew members continued cargo operations. They reported working a combined total of 8 hours of cargo operations today. An approximate 1.5 hours of crew time is estimated to unpack the remaining Cygnus cargo items.
 
Soyuz 36S Emergency Descent Training:  Commander (CDR) Kotov, Flight Engineer (FE)-2 Ryazanskiy, and FE-3 Hopkins all participated in a Soyuz Emergency Descent Drill. The crew gained proficiency by reviewing Soyuz emergency undock and landing procedures for various off nominal scenarios.
 
Cosmo Shoot Operations:  FE-6 Wakata set up the Cosmo Shoot laptop and 4K camera this morning in the Cupola to prepare for capturing images of the Earth surface.  This afternoon he removed the hardware and temporarily stowed it back in the JEM.
 
Vaccine-21 Group Activation Packs (GAPs) Operations:  Mastracchio accessed the Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus-2 (CGBA-2), activated all 16 Vaccine-21 GAPs and then returned them into the CGBA-2.  This experiment, also referred to as Antibiotic Effectiveness in Space-1 (AES-1), tests the hypothesis that antibiotics used to treat bacterial grown in space will exhibit reduced efficacy and will be associated with specific changes in bacterial gene expression that correlate with cell survival.
 
Aniso Tubule Experiment:  Wakata performed activities to support JAXA’s Aniso Tubule experiment.  He retrieved the second set of seeds he watered 4 days ago and placed in the Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI) to simulate a winter season for the plants.  Today he exposed the seeds to light for approximately 6 hours and then place them into the Cell Biology Experiment Unit (CBEF) for cultivation.  The Aniso Tubule experiment investigates the roles of cortical microtubules and microtubule-associated proteins in gravity-induced growth modification of plant stems.
 
Mobile Servicing System (MSS) Operations: Following yesterday’s Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) LEE-A snare cables photo capture and subsequent SSRMS walk off to the Lab Power and Data Grapple Fixture (PDGF),  Wakata took photographs of the SSRMS LEE-B snare cables today. This is a periodic maintenance activity performed every 20 LEE snare cycles to assess the condition of the snare cables.  The photos are being downlinked for review by the engineering team.
 
Hatch Seal Inspection: Mastracchio performed a periodic hatch seal inspection for Node 1, Lab, Node 2, and the Node 3 module. During the inspection the crew cleaned and inspected the Hatch Seals, Hatch Plate Sealing Surface, and checked the Hatch Handle Mechanism for FOD or damage. Inspection results for all hatches were reported as nominal. The preventative maintenance task is performed once every 180 days.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: anik on 01/16/2014 08:12 am
Today's ISS orbit's reboost was postponed to January 18 due to possible collision with 10257/1977-065CJ.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: yoichi on 01/16/2014 08:50 am
"Koichi Wakata Weekly Activity Report"

Vol.12
Koichi Wakata, having his body weight measured with BMMD (Body Mass Measurement Device) at Service Module, Russian segment
January 6, 2014
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlKciJ26lEk

Vol.13
Koichi Wakata, doing exercise with a bicycle ergometer, called CEVIS (Cycle Ergometer with Vibration Isolation System)
December 30, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRyE0ElfLhQ

Vol.14
Koichi Wakata, obtaining a blood sample as an examinee in Columbus Module on the ISS
January 7, 2014
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmhEtPN5u9Y
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Artyom. on 01/17/2014 03:36 pm
Noctilucent clouds as seen from ISS

... and Venus  :) .

Photo by Sergei Ryazansky.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Jester on 01/17/2014 03:45 pm
Ah, thats what it was, I'll post in hi-res on L2 soon.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 01/17/2014 07:32 pm
ISS Daily Summary Report – 01/16/14

Posted on January 16, 2014 by HQ.

USOS Food Warmer Status: Today the USOS Food Warmer within LAB Express Rack 6, Drawer 8 experienced an over current and tripped the associated Remote Power Controller (RPC). The crew has been instructed not to use the food warmer until ground teams can troubleshoot.
 
ISS Reboost: The reboost that was planned at 7:54 pm CST last night was cancelled due to possible post-reboost conjunction.  The reboost has been replanned for January 17th at 6:09pm CST.
 
NightPod Investigation:  Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Wakata installed ESA’s NightPod in the Cupola and then performed a checkout after a new software load.  NightPod photographs will be taken while the ISS trajectory passes over Mexico, the Eastern United States and Europe. Wakata then stowed NightPod and copied all of the pictures to a Station Support Computer (SSC) for downlink.  NightPod includes tracking device technology being tested on the ISS for its ability to assist cameras in taking improved photographs of the Earth, especially at night (in low light conditions). The device compensates for ISS movement allowing a camera fitted to the device a longer exposure time on fixed targets on Earth. This is helpful for taking images of Earth for education, promotion or research activities and holds the potential for use on orbital craft on future missions around other planets and planetary bodies.
 
Binary Colloidal Alloy Test – Kinetics Platform (BCAT-KP) Experiment:  FE-3 Hopkins installed and performed a checkout of the BCAT-KP hardware.  Hopkins has setup and homogenizing the first of five Harvard samples, the start of a 14 day sample run. He also photographed the sample and the other nine that are not being activated yet.  BCAT-KP provides a platform for material and industrial scientists to investigate colloid phase changes, providing results that may be used to develop new colloidal materials and formulations with unique properties.  The results may support new applications, from new liquid crystals to consumer goods having longer shelf life and uses.
 
NanoRacks Microscope Operation with Module-38:  Wakata used Microscope-2 to perform microscopic analysis of the NanoRacks Module-38 Petri dishes.  These Module-38 experiments are designed by students as part of a competition sponsored by the International Space School Educational Trust (ISSET).  This particular experiment examines three-dimensional growth of slime mold in petri dishes utilizing the NanoRacks Microscopes Facility.
 
Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES) Zero Robotics Test:  FE-5 Mastracchio and Commander Kotov performed a dry run of the Zero Robotics tests in preparation for the final compatition scheduled for Friday January 17th.  SPHERES Zero Robotics provides high school students with the opportunity to act as ground controllers for research in space.  As part of the competition, students write algorithms for the SPHERES satellites to accomplish tasks relevant to future space missions. The algorithms are then tested by the SPHERES team and the best designs are selected for the competition to operate the SPHERES satellites on board the ISS.
 
Vaccine-21 Group Activation Packs (GAPs) Experiment Conclusion:  Mastracchio accessed the Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus-2 (CGBA-2), removed the active Vaccine-21 GAPs and placed them in the Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI).  This experiment, also referred to as Antibiotic Effectiveness in Space-1 (AES-1), tests the hypothesis that antibiotics used to treat bacterial grown in space will exhibit reduced efficacy and will be associated with specific changes in bacterial gene expression that correlate with cell survival.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Olaf on 01/18/2014 02:48 am
Today's ISS orbit's reboost was postponed to January 18 due to possible collision with 10257/1977-065CJ.
The reboost was done today.
http://www.interfax.ru/world/news/352297
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 01/21/2014 06:16 pm
Expedition 38 - In-Flight Event with Wakata for the JAXA - January 21
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8678
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 01/21/2014 07:33 pm

January 21, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY M14-015

Texas High School Students to Talk Live with Space Station Crew Members

Students at Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio and their congressional representative will speak with Expedition 38 crew members aboard the International Space Station at 10:25 a.m. CST Thursday, Jan. 23.

Media are invited to attend and cover the 20-minute Earth-to-space call, which also will be broadcast on NASA Television and the agency's website.

Students will ask NASA astronauts Mike Hopkins and Rick Mastracchio questions about life, work and research aboard the space station. Rep. Lamar Smith of Texas, chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, will open the downlink with a voice check call up to the station.

Media interested in covering the event must contact Colin Lang at 210-820-8850 or [email protected]. Alamo Heights High School is located at 6900 Broadway in San Antonio.

The students participating in the downlink are involved in SystemsGo, a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiative developed to promote engineering studies through research. SystemsGo helps students to develop work force skills and encourage them to study subjects that lead to careers in the engineering industries. The school has incorporated NASA activities into classes in preparation for the conversation. Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides them with an authentic, live experience of space exploration, space study and the scientific components of space travel and possibilities of life in space.

This in-flight education downlink is one in a series with educational organizations in the United States to improve STEM teaching and learning. It is an integral component of NASA's Teaching From Space education program, which promotes learning opportunities and builds partnerships with the education community using the unique environment of space and NASA's human spaceflight program.

To keep up with Hopkins' research and life on the station through Twitter, follow:

http://www.twitter.com/AstroIllini

To follow Twitter updates from Mastracchio, visit:

http://www.twitter.com/AstroRM

The exact time of the downlink could change. For NASA TV streaming video, schedule and downlink information, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv

For information about NASA's education programs, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/education

For information about the International Space Station, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/station
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 01/21/2014 07:41 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 01/20/14

Posted on January 20, 2014 by HQ.
 

Ocular Health (OH) Vision Test:  With assistance from ground medical support personnel, Flight Engineer (FE)-3 Hopkins completed a vision test today as part of his Flight Day 120 Ocular Health session that will be completed over multiple days.  This was the first use of the new Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) laptop that arrived on Orb-1 and installed last Friday, January 17th. No issues were reported.  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.

NanoRacks Microscope Operation with Module-38:  FE-6 Wakata continued with microscopic analysis of the NanoRacks Module-38 Petri dishes.  These Module-38 experiments are designed by students as part of a competition sponsored by the International Space School Educational Trust (ISSET).  This particular experiment examines three-dimensional growth of slime mold in Petri dishes utilizing the NanoRacks Microscopes Facility.

NanoRacks Platform-1 Hardware Upgrade:  Hopkins installed and activated NanoRacks Platform-1 with Module-39.  The Multi-Gas Monitor uses laser sensors to continuously measure oxygen, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and humidity in spacecraft cabin air in real time. The multiple low power, tunable lasers train an infrared laser beam on an air sample, and sensors tuned to specific wavelengths of light detect which gases are present. The instrument fits in a device the size of a shoebox and detects the presence of various gases in less than one second.

ENERGY (Astronaut’s Energy Requirements for Long-Term Space Flight):  Today Hopkins set up and positioned an Armband monitor on his right triceps, where it will be worn for the next 10 days while he is executing the ENERGY diet protocol.   A loss in astronauts’ body mass is a common observation during space flight. ENERGY measures change in energy balance in crewmembers following long term space flight.  It also measures adaptations in the components of total energy expenditure of crewmembers, so that an equation to determine the energy requirements of crewmembers during space flight may be derived. Such knowledge is of great importance to ensure optimal crew health and performance, overall mission success, and to ensure adequate exercise load and cargo allotments for food are provided while the crew is on-orbit.

Device for the study of Critical Liquids and Crystallization (DECLIC) Investigation:  Wakata removed the High Temperature Insert (HTI) from the DECLIC Experiment Locker (EXL) and then installed and activated the ALICE-LIKE Insert (ALI) in the EXL. A DECLIC ALI 18-day run.  The flow of heat during boiling events is different in microgravity than it is on Earth.  DECLIC ALI results will help scientists understand how heat flows in fluids at the verge of boiling will help scientists develop cooling systems for use in microgravity.

JEM Thermal Control Assembly (TCA) Pump Package Troubleshooting:  Wakata performed the initial TCA Low Temperature Loop (LTL) Pump Package troubleshooting.  This troubleshooting included an inspection of the unit and connectors.  The crew reported a small amount of condensate water near the manual valve then wiped it dry. Photographs of the inspection were taken then downlinked for ground specialist to review.  The TCA LTL Pump Package failed on January 14th. There are no spares currently onboard.  The JEM is operating in a single loop mode in order to maintain cooling for all of its hardware.

Express Rack 2 Active Rack Isolation System (ARIS) Hardware Removal and Rack Modification:  The activity for Express Rack 2 removal of ARIS hardware and rack modification with K-BARs (Kneebrace Bolt Action Replacement) and Pivot brackets did not take place as planned today. The activity deferral was due to the crew’s inability to locate one of the needed pivot brackets. Completion of the activity would have allowed the rack to be rotated down more easily.  Ground teams are working on finding out whether or not an alternate bracket can be used.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Retractable Equipment Tether (RET) Inspection: Mastracchio gathered USOS EVA Tools and performed an inspection of retractable equipment tethers (RETs) that will be loaned to the Russians Segment (RS) for EVA 37A.  All of the standalone RETs passed the inspection; however the crew noted possible damage on the RET attached to the camera bracket and the D-ring extenders.  Ground teams will review photos and disposition the EVA Tools before the hardware handover is finalized.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Artyom. on 01/22/2014 03:52 pm
Fresh Fruit Delivery to Station  :)

A fresh apple floating freely near a window in the Cupola of the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 38 crew member. Attached to the Harmony node, the Orbital Sciences Corp. Cygnus commercial cargo craft, which brought the fresh fruit, is visible at center. The bright sun, Earth's horizon and the blackness of space provide the backdrop for the scene.

http://www.nasa.gov/content/fresh-fruit-delivery-to-station/
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 01/23/2014 03:47 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 01/22/14

Posted on January 22, 2014 by HQ.
 
Ocular Health (OH) Tonometry Examination:  Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Wakata acting as Crew Medical Officer (CMO) helped measure Hopkins’s blood pressure and vital signs and then conducted a vision and tonometry test on Hopkins. This was Hopkins’s Flight Day 120 session, which is the final session he will conduct on-orbit for this test. The Ocular Health protocol is a systematic gathering of physiological data to characterize the risk of microgravity-induced visual impairment / intracranial pressure in ISS crewmembers.  Researchers believe 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.

Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES)-Slosh:  Hopkins and FE-5 Mastracchio conferenced with ground teams to discuss their test run for SPHERES-Slosh. Mastracchio set up the 3DA1 camera prior to the test run. The SPHERES-Slosh investigation hardware includes a pill shaped transparent lexan tank, an aluminum support structure with attach points for the SPHERES satellites, and electronics including several digital cameras. The Slosh test objectives include determining the inertia values about the principal axes of the SPHERES-Slosh experiment, characterizing the performance of the 24 thrusters on the SPHERES-Slosh system given thruster plume impingement, performing translation, rotation, and pitch open-loop maneuvers to provide benchmarking data for the behavior of fluids in a microgravity environment. After the test run the data will be downlinked and the 3DA1 camera will be deactivated.

Cosmo Shoot Operations:  Wakata set up the Cosmo Shoot laptop and 4K camera this morning in the Cupola to prepare for capturing images of the Earth surface. Later in the day, he removed the hardware and temporarily stowed it back in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM).

Node 2 Endcone Cleanout: Wakata cleaned out the Node 2 Endcone in preparation to use the location for prepacking cargo for return on SpaceX-3.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 01/23/2014 04:56 pm
Expedition 38 In-Flight Educational Event - January 23
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8686

Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 01/25/2014 01:34 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 01/23/14

Posted on January 23, 2014 by HQ.

Body Measures Investigation:  Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Wakata, with operator assistance from FE-3 Hopkins, set up cameras and cabin video, performed body marker instrumentation, and collected calibration and body pose photos and circumference measurements. This is Wakata’s flight day 80 session, and is the third of six times he will conduct these measurements.  The goal of this study is to gather data to better understand the magnitude and variability of changes due to microgravity and fluid shifts within the human body during long-duration space flight.  Results of the investigation may result in changes to space suit fit and sizing, workstation design, etc. for future missions to maximize performance, prevent injury, and reduce crew time to accommodate their anthropometrics.

Ocular Health (OH) Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Test and Fundoscope Examination:  FE-5 Mastracchio, performing as Crew Medical Officer (CMO), performed an OCT test of Hopkins.  Following the OCT examination, Hopkins applied drops to his eyes to dilate them.  Mastracchio conducted a Fundoscope eye examination of Hopkins with remote guidance from ground experts. The OCT and Fundoscsope activities are part of the Flight Day 120 session for Hopkins. 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 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.

Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Urine Receptacle (UR) and Filter Change out: Hopkins completed this routine maintenance consisting of WHC urine receptacle and filter removal and replacement. The activity was followed by a successful functionality test.

SpaceX-3 Prepack:  Wakata commenced prepacking activities in support of the upcoming SpaceX-3 mission. An estimated 25 hours of crew time will be spent towards prepacking activities in the coming weeks. SpaceX-3 is scheduled to launch no earlier than March 1st and rendezvous with ISS on March 3rd.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Camera Configuration: Wakata configured two D2X cameras in support of Russian Segment EVA 37A, which is scheduled for next Monday, January 27th.  The two cameras will be transferred to the Russian Segment on Friday in advance of Monday’s EVA.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 01/30/2014 08:48 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 01/29/14

Posted on January 29, 2014 by HQ.


Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Low Temperature Loop (LTL) Pump Troubleshooting, Part 2:  Flight Engineer (FE)-5 Wakata used a multimeter to take resistance measurements to determine if there is a short circuit in the power feed path from Power Distribution Box (PDB) TCS1 to the LTL Pump Package. This troubleshooting is part of the investigation into the trip of the JEM Remote Power Controller (RPC) feeding power to the JEM LTL pump on January 14th.  The JEM Internal Thermal Control System (ITCS) has been configured to single loop since the failure.
 
ISS SERVIR Environmental Research and Visualization System (ISERV):  FE-3 Hopkins and Wakata partially removed the ISERV from the Window Observation Research Facility (WORF) and successfully replaced a failed pointing mount on the telescope tube with a new mount flown up on the Orbital-1 vehicle.  This replacement will allow ISERV to be used for pointed at desired targets instead of being restricted to a fixed pointing direction.  ISERV automatically takes images of Earth through a small telescope with an off-the-shelf digital camera mounted in the US Laboratory module. There is a significant and persistent need for image data to support environmental decision-making, and to assess and monitor the impact of disasters and other significant events of the Earth surface. The unique attributes of the ISS, both in terms of orbital characteristics and available human and infrastructure support make it a highly desirable platform from which to acquire these data.
 
Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) Light Microscopy Module (LMM) Objective Lens Troubleshooting:  Hopkins installed LMM 10x lens inside the LMM Auxiliary Fluids Container (AFC).  This lens had become loose from position 4 in the LMM Objective Revolver.
 
Capillary Flow Experiment (CFE)-2 Vane Gap 1 Test:  FE-5 Mastracchio set up and initiated a CFE-2 Vane Gap 1 fluid test run.  Because liquids behave differently in space than they do on Earth, containers that can process, hold or transport them must be designed to work in microgravity. The CFE-2 furthers research on wetting (a liquid’s ability to spread across a surface) and its impact over large length scales in strange container shapes in microgravity environments. The results of these tests may be used to improve the capability to quickly and accurately predict how related processes occur, and support the design of improved systems to process liquids aboard spacecraft (i.e., liquid fuel tanks, thermals fluids, and water processing for life support).
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 01/31/2014 06:20 pm
Expedition 38 - In-Flight Interview with Space.com
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8704
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 02/01/2014 06:58 am

ISS Daily Summary Report – 01/30/14

Posted on January 30, 2014 by HQ.

ENERGY (Astronaut’s Energy Requirements for Long-Term Space Flight):  Flight Engineer (FE)-3 Hopkins continued with his standardized diet protocol for his 10 day session of ESA’s ENERGY experiment.  Today he collected water samples from the Potable Water Dispenser in the US Laboratory module, collected a urine sample, and logged all food and drink consumed.  A loss in an astronauts’ body mass is common during space flight.  ENERGY measures changes in the energy balance in crewmembers as a result of long term space flight.  It also measures adaptations in the components of total energy expenditure of crewmembers, so that an equation to determine the energy requirements of crewmembers during space flight may be derived. Such knowledge contributes to optimal crew health and performance, overall mission success, and to adequate exercise loading and food allotments while the crew is on-orbit.

NanoRacks Module 9 Investigation:  FE-6 Wakata activated and shook designated mixing tubes today for the third of six NanoRacks Module 9 sessions.  For this investigation student teams from across the United States designed their own experiments using flight approved fluids and materials. This investigation is part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP), which is sponsored by the commercial Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education program that is overseen by the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education (NCESSE).  The tubes activated today were for investigations “The Effect of Microgravity of the Development of the Spotted Salamander,” “Mammalian Milk in Microgravity,” and “The Effect of Microgravity on the Oxidation of Metal Exposed to a Salt Water Solution.”

SpaceX-3 Prepack:  Wakata continued with prepacking activities in support of the upcoming SpaceX-3 mission. SpaceX-3 is scheduled to launch no earlier than March 1st and rendezvous with ISS on March 3rd.

Lab Inter-module Ventilation (IMV) Fan Cleaning:  Hopkins cleaned Lab Forward Port IMV fans. The task was performed as a result of low flow measurements taken in October 2013.  The measurement at the Lab Forward Port was 103 Cubic Feet per Minute (cfm).  The IMV flow should be greater than 115 cfm to ensure that the IMV fans are operating outside of the stall region and maintain station acoustic specification limits.

Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Air Hose and Liquid Indicator R&R: As part of preventative maintenance, FE-5 Mastracchio replaced WHC Hose Flexible Hose (A1-A8T) and T Adapter.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Artyom. on 02/01/2014 09:00 am
Aurora over Moscow  8) .

Photo by Sergei Ryazansky.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 02/03/2014 03:48 pm
 Expedition 38 - Progress M-20M / 52 Undocking - February 3
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8708
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 02/03/2014 07:30 pm

February 3, 2014

RELEASE 14-039

NASA Astronaut Shares Space Workouts, Joins Elite Athletes for Google+ Hangout

Seeking fitness inspiration? NASA astronauts Mike Hopkins and Rick Mastracchio, along with four fitness professionals and athletes, will share workout tips during a special Google+ Hangout from space at 12:15 p.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 6.

The Hangout can be seen live on NASA's Google+ page or on NASA Television. In addition to Hopkins and Mastracchio, participants are:

-- Jeannette Epps, NASA astronaut
-- Curt Tomasevicz, U.S. Olympic bobsledder, participating from Sochi, Russia
-- Rich Froning Jr., CrossFit Games Champion
-- Jared Crick, Houston Texans professional football player
-- Peter Moore, Men's Health magazine

Hopkins, a lifelong fitness enthusiast, is sharing his workouts from space via the “Train Like an Astronaut” Facebook page and YouTube. Astronauts aboard the space station workout at least two hours a day in order to minimize bone and muscle loss -- an effect of extended time in a weightless environment. They have three different devices they can use to maintain fitness – a treadmill, a stationary bicycle and the Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED). Hopkins plans to demonstrate the ARED from the Tranquility module during the Hangout.

Hopkins grew up participating in several sports and was All-Big Ten Defensive Back and team captain for the University of Illinois football team. His other recreational interests include hockey, backpacking, snow skiing and running. He also is a fan of CrossFit training and weight lifting.

A colonel in the U.S. Air Force, Hopkins launched to space on Sept. 25 aboard a Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. He completed two spacewalks in December, working to replace a faulty ammonia tank on the space station’s exterior. He will return to Earth at the conclusion of his first spaceflight mission in March.

NASA's social media followers may submit questions on Twitter and Google+ before and during the Hangout using the hashtag #askNASA.

To join the Hangout, visit:

https://plus.google.com/events/cpigjb8l5n1p9cjl98lueba0apc

To connect with Hopkins or Mastracchio on Twitter, follow:

@AstroIllini and @AstroRM

To view Hopkins workout video from space, visit:

http://youtu.be/EEQyybh617I

To view and share Hopkins and other astronaut workouts, visit:

http://www.facebook.com/trainastronaut

For Hopkins' astronaut biography, visit:

http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/hopkins-ms.html

To view the Hangout on NASA TV, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 02/04/2014 03:04 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 02/03/14

Posted on February 3, 2014 by HQ.
 

52 Progress (52P) Undocking: Progress M-20M (52P) vehicle undocked from the Russian Segment Docking Compartment 1 (DC1) nadir port today at 10:21 am CST.  Progress will remain on orbit for the non-ISS-related “Изгиь” experiment February 6-10, reentry is currently planned for 9:43 am CST Tuesday, February 11th.

Sprint Ultrasound Scans: Flight Engineer (FE)-3 Hopkins performed as the operator in conducting the 4th of 7 planned Sprint ultrasound scans of FE-6 Wakata’s thigh and calf, with remote guidance from the ground team.  Prior to the scans Wakata set up the equipment and, with Hopkin’s assistance, placed reference marks on the calf and thigh of his right leg, and don thigh and calf guides.  The Integrated Resistance and Aerobic Training Study (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.

NanoRacks Platform-2 Install and Activation:  FE-5 Mastracchio installed and activated the Multi-Gas Monitor installed on Platform-2 after installation of Platform-2. The Multi-Gas Monitor uses laser sensors to continuously measure oxygen, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and humidity in spacecraft cabin air in real time. The multiple low power, tunable lasers train an infrared laser beam on an air sample, and sensors tuned to specific wavelengths of light detect which gases are present. The instrument fits in a device the size of a shoebox and detects the presence of various gases in less than one second.

Multi-user Droplet Combustion Apparatus (MDCA) Hardware Replacement:  FE-3 Hopkins removed the MDCA Chamber Insert Assembly (CIA) from the Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) Combustion Chamber and restrained it on the Maintenance Work Area (MWA).  He replaced both MDCA Fuel Reservoirs, both MDCA Igniter Tips and the MDCA Fiber Arm, and then re-installed the MDCA CIA in the CIR Combustion Chamber.

Circadian Rhythms:  FE-6 Wakata attached Thermolab double sensors to himself, mounted the Thermolab unit in his belt, and connected and powered on the unit. The equipment will be worn for the next 36 hours.  This study examines the circadian variation of astronaut’s cardiac autonomic function during space flight. The research is expected to provide insights into changes in those functions before, during and after long-duration space flight and may be used to improve the health care technology used for future ISS crewmembers.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 02/04/2014 05:16 pm
Expedition 38 - In-Flight Interview for JAXA - February 4
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8710

Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 02/05/2014 04:02 pm
Expedition 38 - Progress M-22M / 54 Launch - February 5
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8712

Expedition 38 - Progress M-22M / 54 Docking - February 5
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8713
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 02/06/2014 05:23 pm
Health and Fitness Google+ Hangout
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8715
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Fuji on 02/07/2014 01:34 am
Wakata shooting the Sochi area using the 4K camera.
JAXA released video here for medias. [Note:  56.3MB Zip file. This file is down-converted the low resolution video.]
http://iss.jaxa.jp/kibo/library/press/data/140201_sochi.zip

Sochi is seen from around 01min 40 sec.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 02/08/2014 06:57 am

ISS Daily Summary Report – 02/05/14

Posted on February 5, 2014 by HQ.
 

Progress 54P Launch and Dock: Today, 54P launched successfully from the Baikonur Cosmodrome at 10:23am CST. After a nominal ascent then performing a four orbit rendezvous, the spacecraft docked automatically to the ISS DC-1 docking port at 4:22pm CST. The Progress is delivering more than 1400 kg of cargo to the ISS.

Microbiome Investigation: Flight Engineer (FE)-5 Mastracchio performed his Flight Day 90 session of the Microbiome investigation, answering survey questions, performing body sample collections, and then placing samples in cold stowage.  The Microbiome experiment 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). Samples from different parts of the body and the surrounding ISS environment are taken periodically. The study will assess the likelihood and consequences of alterations in the microbiome due to extreme environments and the related human health risks.

Ocular Health (OH) Tonometry Examination:  Mastracchio, as the Crew Medical Officer (CMO), measured FE-6 Wakata’s blood pressure and vital signs and then conduct a vision and tonometry test on him. This is Wakata’s Flight Day 90 session, the fourth of his six planned sessions. The Ocular Health protocol is a systematic gathering of physiological data to characterize the risk of microgravity-induced visual impairment / intracranial pressure in ISS crewmembers.  Researchers believe 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.

Blood Pressure Regulation (BP Reg) Experiment:  FE-3 Hopkins set up hardware to support the leg cuff and rebreathing protocol for the Canadian Space Agency BP Reg experiment.  He then performed the experiment protocol on himself.  BPReg tests the efficacy of an in-flight manipulation of arterial blood pressure as an indicator of post-flight response to a brief stand test.  Space flight negatively impacts the regulation of blood pressure on return to an upright posture on earth.  This experiment has potential application for the general population, where dizziness and fainting (syncope) are major health problems and are especially important for elderly, where falling is a major contributor to bone fracture.  A better understanding of the mechanisms responsible for fainting could reduce the risk of injury.

Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) Imaging Filter Replacement:  FE-6 Wakata translated the Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) CIR out and replace a filter in the CIR High Bit-Depth Multi-Spectral (HiBMS) Imaging Package then translated the CIR back to its former position.

Material Science Laboratory (MSL) Solidification and Quench Furnace (SQF) Sample Cartridge Exchange:  Mastracchio removed a used sample cartridge from the SQF and replaced it with Microstructure Formation in Casting of Technical Alloys under Diffusive and Magnetically Controlled Convective Conditions  (MICAST)2 test sample 11. This investigation aims to deepen the understanding of the physical principles that govern solidification processes in metal alloys. The patterns of the crystals resulting from transitions of liquids to solids is of substantial importance to processes in producing materials such as solar cells, thermoelectrics, and metal alloys.

JEM Return Air Grille Cleaning: Mastracchio removed the JEM mesh covers from air grilles and performed routine cleaning. The vents cleaned were located at JPM1FD7, JPM1FD8, JPM1AD7 and JPM1AD8.  Wakata photographed each of the four vents then downlinked the images for ground specialist to analyze.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Fuji on 02/10/2014 04:04 am
"Koichi Wakata Weekly Activity Report" Vol.17
Koichi Wakata, introducing food, drinks and Japanese Space Food on the ISS, showing the instructions of how astronauts would have them. (Node-1, U.S.Lab)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mRkwt-dyzQ&list=PLCQJJ3lTBuyDz4CvD7jZ7QrmR0akTctY6&index=3

"Koichi Wakata Weekly Activity Report" Vol.18
Koichi Wakata introducing how food, drinks and clothing for long-duration stay are stowed on the ISS (Inside the PMM)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmSqc0QWlZc&list=PLCQJJ3lTBuyDz4CvD7jZ7QrmR0akTctY6&index=2

"Koichi Wakata Weekly Activity Report" Vol.19
Koichi Wakata,wearing the Penguin antigravity pressure/stress suit in the Kibo laboratory of the International Space Station.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIqXsI7kauo&list=PLCQJJ3lTBuyDz4CvD7jZ7QrmR0akTctY6&index=1
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Targeteer on 02/10/2014 06:40 am
From the DPC, JAXA will be moving the JEM RMS today in preparation for CUBESAT deploy.  The date is still under discussion but may be as early as tomorrow.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Melt Run on 02/10/2014 01:37 pm
Shortly after Christmas the Russians had a EVA that included tha insulation of a Canadian high resolution camera/telescope on the exteria of the ISS. If I recall there was a issue that required the removal of the telescope and the return of the instrument back to the ISS.
Has there been any updates on a repair and possible reinstall of this telescope?
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: d3jf on 02/10/2014 02:03 pm

Shortly after Christmas the Russians had a EVA that included tha insulation of a Canadian high resolution camera/telescope on the exteria of the ISS. If I recall there was a issue that required the removal of the telescope and the return of the instrument back to the ISS.
Has there been any updates on a repair and possible reinstall of this telescope?

Yes, the cameras have been reinstalled and are being tested.

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2014/01/russian-eva-installation-earth-observing-cameras/
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Melt Run on 02/11/2014 01:13 am

Shortly after Christmas the Russians had a EVA that included tha insulation of a Canadian high resolution camera/telescope on the exteria of the ISS. If I recall there was a issue that required the removal of the telescope and the return of the instrument back to the ISS.
Has there been any updates on a repair and possible reinstall of this telescope?

Yes, the cameras have been reinstalled and are being tested.

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2014/01/russian-eva-installation-earth-observing-cameras/
Thank you for a very compleat update. Much appreciated!
Looking forward to seeing the product of the cameras.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 02/11/2014 09:20 am

ISS Daily Summary Report – 02/07/14

Posted on February 7, 2014 by HQ.
 

FGB Power and Data Grapple Fixture (PDGF) Resistance Test:   Today Flight Engineer (FE)-4 Tyurin disconnected Russian to American Converter Unit (RACU)-5 and RACU-6 Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) system power from the FGB PDGF Connection Panel.  FE-6 Wakata and Tyurin then performed a connection resistance test which confirmed that the SSRMS system and payloads lines were configured as required. Once resistance measurements were complete, Tyurin reconnected RACU5 and RACU6 SSRMS system power to the FGB PDGF Connection Panel.

FGB PDGF Functional Checkout:  The Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) and performed a video survey of the FGB PDGF work space for future FGB PDGF operations.  They then mated the Latching End Effector B (LEE-B) umbilicals to the FGB PDGF in order to perform the checkout.  Next the Robotics Ground Controllers powered down the SSRMS and switched its base to LEE-B on the FGB PDGF.  MCC-M powered up RACU5 providing prime string power to the SSRMS and the Robotics Ground Controllers successfully powered up the SSRMS and its video system on the prime string.  The same checkout was performed for the redundant SSRMS string via RACU 6.   With the successful completion of the FGB PDGF Checkout, the Robotics Ground Controllers powered down the SSRMS, switched its base back to LEE-A on the Lab PDGF, demated LEE-B from the FGB PDGF and powered down the MSS.  MSS performance was nominal.

Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Instrumentation Box (AIB) Install:   FE-5 Mastracchio removed the failed AIB and installed a replacement unit that arrived on Orbital 1.  The new AIB will not be activated until ARED is outfitted with a laptop to replace the older Pacebook and the new Station Support Computer (SSC) System 5 is loaded, currently planned for  May 2014.

Ocular Health (OH) Cardiac and Ocular Ultrasounds: Mastracchio assisted Wakata in preparing for and conducting ocular and cardiac ultrasound scans as part of Wakata’s Flight Day 90 OH session.  Remote guidance will be provided by ground experts to ensure proper positioning and data collection. These ultrasounds are used to identify changes in ocular globe morphology, including flattening of the posterior globe, and document optic nerve sheath diameter, optic nerve sheath tortuosity, globe axial measurements, and choroidal engorgement.  Researchers believe that the measurement of visual, vascular and central nervous system changes over the course of this experiment and during the subsequent postflight recovery will assist in the development of countermeasures, clinical monitoring strategies and clinical practice guidelines.

Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES) Orange Satellite Troubleshooting:  FE-3 Hopkins and Mastracchio inspected and adjust components of the satellite battery compartments as part of the troubleshooting for the Orange SPHERES satellite.  They then verified that the satellite works properly during a nominal SPHERES test session.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Artyom. on 02/11/2014 09:36 am
Planet Labs ‏@planetlabs
The first two satellites of Flock 1 just successfully deployed from the ISS :) 2 down, 26 to go!

https://twitter.com/planetlabs
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: InfraNut2 on 02/11/2014 12:09 pm
ORB-1 Cygnus stuffed almost to the gills with trash and unneeded equipment. Not room to squeeze in much more here now...  8)

Only one week to go before unberth now.

Time to create an UNBERTH/EOM thread soon?
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: InfraNut2 on 02/11/2014 12:18 pm
The third and fourth of the 28 Planet Labs Flock-1 cubesats were deployed 12:41 UTC (over half an hour ago). No tweet from @planetlabs (https://twitter.com/planetlabs) yet.

More in the "Planet Labs nano-sat earth imaging satellites" thread: http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=33253.msg1159026#msg1159026

edits: minor

edit2:

@NanoRacks  (https://twitter.com/NanoRacks) just confirmed (1353 UTC):

NanoRacks 2nd #Cubesat deployment from #ISS for @planetlabs went perfect...
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 02/12/2014 09:00 am

ISS Daily Summary Report – 02/10/14

Posted on February 10, 2014 by HQ.
 

Cosmo Shoot Operation:  Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Wakata set up JAXA’s Cosmo Shoot laptop and 4K camera in the Cupola and captured images of the US west coast, India and the Himalayas, Africa and South America.

Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES) Resonant Inductive Near-field Generation System (RINGS):  FE-6 Wakata integrated the RINGS hardware with SPHERES to prepare for the RINGS test tomorrow.  The RINGS experiment tests hardware and software that enables relative station keeping, maneuvering, and attitude control between two SPHERES satellites using steerable electromagnetic dipoles.

Biolab Laptop Transition:  FE-3 Hopkins configured the new laptop for Biolab for a functional checkout.  BioLab is a multiuser research facility used to perform space biology experiments on microorganisms, cells, tissue cultures, small plants, and small invertebrates. The facility will allow scientists to gain a better understanding of the effects of microgravity and space radiation on biological organisms.

Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) Life Science Ancillary Hardware (LSAH) Operations:  FE-5 Mastracchio reviewed hardware procedures and visually inspected and activated the MSG facility prior to payload operations.  He installed and checked out the MSG LSAH Decontamination System inside the MSG Work Volume.

Japanese Experiment Module Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS) Operations: JAXA Robotic Flight Controllers remotely unberthed the Multi-Purpose Experiment Platform (MPEP) from the JEM Airlock Slide Table then maneuvered the JEMRMS Main Arm with the NanoRacks CubSat Deployer (NRCSD) to the small satellite deploy position.

Mobile Servicing System (MSS) Operations: Today, the Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) and released Latching End Effector B (LEE-B) from the Functional Cargo Block (FGB) Power Data Grapple Fixture (PDGF).  They then maneuvered the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) away from the FGB and into position to grapple Mobile Base System (MBS) PDGF 3.  Finally the Robotics Ground Controllers, grappled, latched and mated LEE-B to MBS PDGF 3 and changed the SSRMS base to LEE-B on MBS PDGF3.  The SSRMS is in position for the Force Moment Sensor (FMS) data gathering planned tomororrow.  MSS performance was nominal.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Melt Run on 02/12/2014 02:28 pm
Planet Labs ‏@planetlabs
The first two satellites of Flock 1 just successfully deployed from the ISS :) 2 down, 26 to go!

https://twitter.com/planetlabs
What is the aperture diameter of the planet-labs cube sats?
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Comga on 02/12/2014 03:20 pm
Planet Labs ‏@planetlabs
The first two satellites of Flock 1 just successfully deployed from the ISS :) 2 down, 26 to go!

https://twitter.com/planetlabs (https://twitter.com/planetlabs)
What is the aperture diameter of the planet-labs cube sats?

Measuring on their photo it is about 85 mm diameter.
It is an obscured Maksutov Cassegrain catadioptric.
There may be a better value in the PlaneLabs description.
Additional pairs of nanosats have been released since the above was posted.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Targeteer on 02/12/2014 06:28 pm
From the end of day conference.  Cubesat canister 4 released nominally overnight while 3 and 5 did not for unknown reasons.  Troubleshooting is ongoing.  Canister 6 is scheduled for release tonight.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: Fuji on 02/13/2014 02:24 pm
Landing of Russian and US astronauts moved forward to March 11
http://en.itar-tass.com/non-political/718903
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The landing of the Soyuz TMA-10M reentry capsule with two Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut has been moved forward from March 12 to March 11.

The landing site has also been moved from Arkalyk, Kazakhstan, because of large snowdrifts in the area, Alexei Krasnov, who is responsible for piloted missions in the Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos), told ITAR-TASS on Wednesday, February 12.

“Initially, we considered the northern site outside Arkalyk for the landing. But there is a lot of snow there, up to three meters. No helicopter can land there. And it will be hard to find the reentry capsule under so much snow. This is why we decided to move the landing to the southern site outside Dzhezkazgan,” he said, adding that the crew would return to Earth of March 11. “This is the final date and it will not change,” he said.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 02/13/2014 05:14 pm
ISS Mission Control On-Console Interview with the Digital Learning Network - February 13
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8723

Space Station Live - Starting Fire in Water
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8724
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 02/14/2014 03:08 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 02/13/14

Posted on February 13, 2014 by HQ.
 
Cube Satellite (CubeSat) Deploys:  After the failure to launch satellites from 2 NanoRacks CubeSat Deployers (NRCSDs) yesterday, Payload Operations Integration Center (POIC) console teams were able to confirm from photographs taken by Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Wakata that the push-pin assemblies on all NRCSDs located on the Japanese Experiment Module Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS) were in good condition.  Two additional satellites were subsequently launched today.  Additional launches are planned for tomorrow and over the weekend, including attempts to launch again from the two deployers which failed to launch their satellites yesterday.

Ocular Health (OH) Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Fundoscope Eye Examinations: FE-3 Hopkins and FE-5 Mastracchio, alternating as Crew Medical Officer (CMO) and subject, performed OCT eye examinations.  Mastrachhio then applied drops to his eyes to dilate them and Hopkins  conducted a Fundoscope eye examination on him, with remote guidance from ground experts.  Later FE-6 Wakata performed the Fundoscope examination on Hopkins after he dilated his eyes. 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 the measurement of visual, vascular and central nervous system changes over the course of this experiment and during the subsequent postflight recovery will assist in the development of countermeasures, clinical monitoring strategies and clinical practice guidelines.

Photo-Voltaic Control Unit (PVCU) Bracket Status Indicator Removal: Hopkins successfully removed the spare Photovoltaic Controller Unit (PVCU) Multiplexer/Demultiplexer (MDM) Status Probe.  Measurements and photos of the probe placement inside the alignment cone indicated a risk of binding during Extravehicular Activity (EVA) installation of the PVCU MDM.  This status indicator is not a required function during an EVA installation.

Emergency Egress On-Board Training (OBT):  FE-4 Tyurin, Mastracchio, and Wakata participated in an Emergency Egress Drill this morning. The crew reviewed procedures associated with nominal and off nominal Soyuz desent scenarios.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 02/14/2014 05:27 pm
Expedition 38 - In-Flight Interviews with WATR Radio, Waterbury, Conn. and KSPR-TV, Springfield, Mo - February 13
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8726
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jcm on 02/14/2014 07:18 pm
Looking at the Ustream (which I don't seem to be able to do screencaps from) the SSRMS seems to have just
grappled the Cygnus service module?
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 02/18/2014 11:43 am
Orbital Sciences/Cygnus Departure from the ISS
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8730
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 02/19/2014 06:02 am
February 18, 2014
MEDIA ADVISORY M14-032


International Space Station Crew to Talk with Students in Los Angeles


Students and faculty from California State University, Los Angeles, along with high school students from the Alliance Marc and Eva Stern Math and Science High School, will gather at the university at 10:10 a.m. PST Thursday, Feb. 20, to speak with Expedition 38 crew members currently aboard the International Space Station.

The event will be broadcast on NASA Television and the agency's website.

Students will get to ask NASA astronauts Mike Hopkins and Rick Mastracchio, and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, questions about living and working aboard the space station. Educators have been preparing their students for the conversation with the crew by incorporating NASA activities in their classrooms.
 
The 20-minute, Earth-to-space call is one of a series of events planned for Feb. 15-27 as part of Destination Station: Los Angeles -- NASA's campaign to showcase its newest multimedia exhibit at the California Science Center.

Media interested in covering the event should contact Paul Browning at 323-343-3044 or [email protected]. California State University is at 5151 State University Drive in Los Angeles.

Destination Station is NASA's national awareness campaign to showcase space station research opportunities, educate the public about station activities, and communicate the current and potential future impacts of the station on everyday life here on Earth. The exhibit is free with admission to the California Science Center and open to the public through April 7.

This in-flight education downlink is one in a series with educational organizations in the United States to improve science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), teaching and learning. It is an integral component of NASA's Teaching From Space education program, which promotes learning opportunities and builds partnerships with the education community using the unique environment of space and NASA's human spaceflight program.

For more about Destination Station, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/destinationstation

The exact time of the downlink could change. For NASA TV streaming video, schedules and downlink information, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv

For information about NASA's education programs, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/education

For information about the International Space Station, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/station

Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 02/19/2014 03:25 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 02/18/14

Posted on February 18, 2014 by HQ.

Orbital 1 Departure: Today, the Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) in the hot backup configuration for Cygnus unberthing and release.  Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Wakata and FE-3 Hopkins demated Cygnus from the Node 2 Nadir Active Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM) and used the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) to uninstall Cygnus and maneuver the spacecraft to the release position. The crew subsequently released Cygnus at 5:42 am CST.  Following the release, Robotics Ground Controllers reconfigured the MSS for nominal operations, used the SSRMS cameras to support an inspection survey of the Node 2 Nadir Active CBM, and powered down the MSS.   Cygnus is scheduled for a destructive re-entry tomorrow, February 19th.

Aniso Tubule Light Treatment:  Wakata retrieved the Aniso Tubule sample from a MELFI and attached a ziplock bag containing the Sample Chamber onto a Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) door to expose it to light. Later in the afternoon, he inserted the Sample Chamber into a light proof bag.  In the coming days,  the sample will be retrieved and placed on the Multi Purpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR) flourescent microscope for a 48 hour observation.  The Aniso Tubule experiment investigates the roles of cortical microtubules and microtubule-associated proteins in gravity-induced growth modification of plant stems.

Burning and Suppression of Solids – 2 (BASS-2) Experiment:  FE-5 Mastracchio performed an internal inspection and cleaning of the Smoke Point In Co-flow Experiment (SPICE) Experiment Assembly.  He then set up the BASS hardware and performed two flame tests with ground support from the experiment Principal Investigator.  SPICE determines the point at which gas-jet flames (similar to a butane-lighter flame) begin to emit soot in microgravity. Studying a soot emitting flame is important in understanding the ability of fires to spread and in control of soot in practical combustion systems space.  BASS-2 tests the hypothesis that materials in microgravity with adequate ventilation will burn as well or better than in normal gravity with other conditions being identical.  The main variables to be tested are the effects of ambient oxygen concentration, ventilation flow velocity, and fuel type, thickness, and geometry.  Flame growth rates are useful in determining how quickly a fire in space can grow and if the flames reach a finite size or continue to grow.  This has implications for firefighting strategies in spacecraft.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 02/19/2014 06:54 pm
Expedition 38 - In-Flight Interview - February 19
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8734
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 02/20/2014 03:47 pm

ISS Daily Summary Report – 02/19/14

Posted on February 19, 2014 by HQ.
 

Cygnus Re-Entry:   Cygnus completed its De-Orbit Delta-V (DDV)-1 burn at 7:24 am CST this morning.  The Re-Entry Delta-V (RDV) burn was initiated at 11:45 am CST.  The vehicle crossed the Entry Interface and destructively re-entered the atmosphere off the coast of New Zealand at approximately 12:20 pm CST.  The final loss of telemetry occurred at 12:23 pm CST.

Cube Satellite (CubeSat) Operations: This morning, the Multi-Purpose Experiment Platform (MPEP) with attached NRCSDs was returned by the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS) to the JEM Airlock Slide Table and then brought back into the JEM Airlock.

Internal Audio Bus Troubleshooting: Today, Flight Controllers unsuccessfully attempted to clear Passive Built-In Test (PBIT) faults associated with Audio Fiber Optic Channel B.  Channel B faults were first observed on February 12th.  The Audio Subsystem is currently operating nominally under Fiber Optic Channel A. However, the system remains zero fault tolerant to fiber optic channel failures. The Internal Audio Subsystem is responsible for the distribution of voice and Caution & Warning Tones throughout the entire United States On-orbit Segment (USOS). Ground teams are continuing their investigation and will be proposing forward plans to recover.

Burning and Suppression of Solids – 2 (BASS-2) Experiment:  FE-5 Mastracchio set up the BASS hardware and performed single burn tests with ground support from the experiment Principal Investigator.  BASS-2 tests the hypothesis that materials in microgravity with adequate ventilation will burn as well or better than in normal gravity with other conditions being identical.  The main variables to be tested are the effects of ambient oxygen concentration, ventilation flow velocity, and fuel type, thickness, and geometry.  Flame growth rates are useful in determining how quickly a fire in space can grow and if the flames reach a finite size or continue to grow.  This has implications for firefighting strategies in spacecraft.

Reversible Figures Experiment:  FE-6 Wakata set up the hardware after which he and FE-3 Hopkins performed the experiment protocol in free floating conditions.  This was the fourth of six planned sessions for Wakata and Hopkins’ sixth of six planned sessions.  ESA’s Reversible Figures experiment investigates whether the perception of ambiguous perspective reversible figures that can normally be seen to change in perspective or orientation is affected by microgravity.  A comparison will be made of the perceived reversals during visualization of the figures in crewmembers that occurs before, during and after long-term exposure to microgravity.   It is expected that measurable, perceptual differences will provide insight into human cognitive-perception dynamics in the microgravity environment of the ISS and in normal gravity on Earth.

Space Midge 2 Experiment:  Wakata watered a sample of midge dry larvae in two midge chambers and attached the sample to the Multi-Purpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR) Work Volume door, then started a 3 hour realtime observation of the samples via a camcorder that was downlinked to the ground.  Three hours later Wakata made an observation with a closeup view of midges with the camcorder.  Dry larvae of the sleeping chironomid (midge) have a molecule responsible for desiccation tolerance.  These larvae will be returned and examined to determine the impact of the space environment on their desiccation tolerance and their gene expression in response to the microgravity environment.

Capillary Flow Experiment (CFE):  Hopkins set up the hardware and conducted a test run with an Interior Corner Flow (ICF) 3 sample vessel.  The units used in the ICF-3 runs differ from other ICF series in the geometry of the test chambers.  CFE ICF studies capillary flow in interior corners of vessels with various geometries.  Structured inside tanks providing interior corners are used in the design of fuel tanks to promote fuel flow to the outlet of the tank in the absence of gravity.  Experimental results will provide the necessary boundary conditions as a function of container cross section and fill fraction. The benchmarked theory can be used to improve propellant management aboard spacecraft.

eValuatIon And monitoring of microBiofiLms insidE the ISS (ViABLE) Experiment:  Wakata touched the palm of his hand to experimental materials located on the top covers of ViABLE 4 bags.  He also blew on experimental materials located on those covers. This activity is performed every 45 days and the bags are photographed at 6 month intervals. ViABLE involves the evaluation of microbial biofilm development on metallic and textile space materials located inside and on the cover of Nomex pouches. Microbial biofilms are known for causing damage and contamination on the Mir space station and the ISS.  The potential application of novel methodologies and products to treat space materials may lead to improvements in the environmental quality of confined human habitats in space and on earth.

Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Tank Remove and Replace (R&R): Hopkins performed routine maintenance on the WHC by preparing a new recycle tank for installation then performing a tank R&R.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 02/21/2014 02:41 pm
Expedition 38 - In-Flight Event for “Destination Station” at Cal State Los Angeles
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8735
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 02/24/2014 09:46 am

ISS Daily Summary Report – 02/20/14

Posted on February 20, 2014 by HQ.
 

Spinal Ultrasound Scan Operations:  Flight Engineer (FE)-3 Hopkins, with assistance from FE-6 Wakata and ground experts, performed his Flight Day 150 Spinal Ultrasound session. This investigation aims to characterize microgravity-associated spinal alterations during and after spaceflight using in-flight ultrasound. Results from this research will provide data to enhance crew health for long duration space missions.

Cube Satellite (CubeSat) Operations:  Wakata pressurized the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Airlock, performed a leak check, then opened the inner hatch to bring the Airlock slide table into the JEM.  He then replaced the empty NanoRacks CubeSat Deployers (NRCSDs) on the Multi-Purpose Experiment Platform (MPEP) with loaded new NRCSDs. Later in the afternoon, Wakata retracted the slide table with the loaded NRCSDs back into the Airlock and closed the inner hatch.  Next week, the loaded NRCSDs will be extended out of the JEM Airlock to the exterior of the ISS.  JAXA Flight Controllers will then utilize the JEM Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS) in order to grapple the MPEP and maneuver it to the launch position. Seventeen CubeSats are scheduled to be launched next week.

Burning and Suppression of Solids – 2 (BASS-2) Experiment:  Mastracchio set up the BASS hardware and performed 2 single burn tests with ground support from the experiment Principal Investigator.  BASS-2 runs vary in ambient oxygen concentration, ventilation flow velocity, fuel type, thickness, and geometry.  BASS-2 tests the hypothesis that materials in microgravity with adequate ventilation will burn as well or better than in normal gravity with other conditions being identical.  Flame growth rates are useful in determining how quickly a fire in space can grow and if the flames reach a finite size or continue to grow.  This has implications for firefighting strategies in spacecraft.

Health Maintenance System (HMS) Periodic Health Status (PHS) Evaluation: This morning with each acting alternately as Crew Medical Officer (CMO) and subject, Hopkins and Mastracchio completed routine health status evaluations. Wakata also completed his evaluation with Hopkins as CMO. Following evaluation completion, the crew entered the data and stowed the hardware.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 02/25/2014 09:21 am

ISS Daily Summary Report – 02/21/14

Posted on February 21, 2014 by HQ.
 

Aniso Tubule Experiment Operations:  Today Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Wakata retrieved the Aniso Tublule sample from the Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) door where he had put it earlier this week, watered it, and placed it on the Multi-Purpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR) fluorescent microscope for 48 hours of observation.  He placed the remainder of the sample from this third Aniso Tubule run into a +4 degrees dewar of a Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI).  The Aniso Tubule experiment investigates the roles of cortical microtubules and microtubule-associated proteins in gravity-induced growth modification of plant stems.

Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Fill:  As part of routine maintenance, Hopkins performed manual fill of the Flush Water Tank utilizing the Hydraulic Interface Control Panel.

Express Rack 2 Active Rack Isolation System (ARIS) Hardware Removal and Rack Modification:  Wakata and FE-5 Mastracchio removed ARIS hardware from Express Rack 2 and modified the rack with K-BARs (Knee brace Bolt Action Replacement) and standard pivot pins. Completion of the rack modification allows the rack to be rotated down more easily.

Internal Audio Controller (IAC) Transition:  Overnight, the USOS Audio Subsystem experienced a Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) software induced transition from IAC2 to IAC1.  In addition, the Audio Subsystem continues to experience Passive Built in Test (PBIT) faults associated with Fiber Optic Channel B on numerous audio components. Attempts to clear the PBIT faults have not been successful. Flight Controllers will continue their troubleshooting efforts over the weekend.  The system is currently operating nominally on its redundant Fiber Optic Channel “A”.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 02/25/2014 09:44 am
Mike Hopkins ‏@AstroIllini
Hard to believe 2 weeks from now the three of us will be closing the hatch to our Soyuz & coming home. Bittersweet! pic.twitter.com/QsDkUrwvHk

Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 02/25/2014 01:44 pm
February 25, 2014 (JST)

Astronaut Wakata to serve as Commander for ISS Expedition 39


Astronaut Koichi Wakata, who has been staying at the International Space Station as a flight engineer since November 7, 2013, will assume the post of Commander for ISS Expedition 39. Astronaut Wakata
is the first Japanese Commander for an ISS Expedition mission.

- Inauguration date and time: From 5:50 p.m. on March 9 (Sun.), 2014 
  (All dates and times in this release are Japan Standard Time)
   * A "Change of Command Ceremony" to be held at the ISS will mark his inauguration. NASA TV will broadcast the ceremony.

- Change of Command Ceremony: The duty of the Commander will be transferred from Commander Oleg Kotov (Russia) of Expedition 38 to Astronaut Wakata. All six crew members of Expedition 38 and 39
will attend the ceremony. 

- JAXA Event: JAXA broadcast program: "Astronaut Wakata! First Japanese ISS Commander takes post!" (only in Japanese)
  From 5:30 p.m. on March 9 (Sun), 2014 (Broadcast time is subject to change)
  URL: http://iss.jaxa.jp/ (A link for the broadcast will be published on this website.)
  Program schedule: While broadcasting the live broadcast of the ceremony on NASA TV (with simultaneous interpretation into Japanese), we will look back at Astronaut Wakata's activities and discuss
his future tasks.
   * The broadcast time schedule is the current plan. You can find an updated schedule at "http://iss.jaxa.jp/"

- Related links 
  JAXA ISS site
    Astronaut Wakata profile   http://iss.jaxa.jp/en/astro/biographies/wakata/index.html
  NASA TV   http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html
  Astronaut Wakata twitter: Astro_Wakata   https://twitter.com/Astro_Wakata


URL:
http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2014/02/20140225_wakata_e.html

Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 02/25/2014 07:33 pm
Expedition 38 - In-Flight Interview with WLS Radio, Chicago - February 25
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8740
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 02/25/2014 07:43 pm
February 25, 2014
MEDIA ADVISORY M14-035


Missouri and Pennsylvania Students to Talk Live with Space Station Crew


Crew members of Expedition 38, currently aboard the International Space Station, will make space-to-Earth connections with students and faculty in Pennsylvania and Missouri this week to share what it is like to live and work in space.

Both calls will be broadcast on NASA Television and live-streamed on the agency's website.

Students from Temple University's School of Media and Communication and College of Engineering will speak with NASA astronauts Rick Mastracchio and Mike Hopkins and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata at 11:50 a.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 27.

On Friday, Feb. 28, Mastracchio and Hopkins will talk with students and teachers at Hopkins' alma mater, School of the Osage, in Osage Beach, Mo., at 10 a.m. EST.

Media are invited to cover both events. Journalists interested in covering the event at Temple University should contact Paul Gluck at 215-204-2807 or [email protected]. The event will take place at the TUTV-Temple University Television Studios located at 2020 N.13th Street in Philadelphia.

To attend the event at School of the Osage, members of the media should contact Bryce Durbin at 573-348-0115 or [email protected]. School of the Osage is located at 636 Hwy. 42 in Osage Beach, Mo.

Linking students directly to space station astronauts provides them with an authentic experience of space exploration, scientific studies and the possibilities for future human space exploration. NASA activities have been incorporated into classes at the schools in preparation for these conversations.

These in-flight education downlinks are part of a series with educational organizations in the United States to improve science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), teaching and learning. It is an integral component of NASA's Teaching From Space education program, which promotes learning opportunities and builds partnerships with the education community using the unique environment of space and NASA's human spaceflight program.

To keep up with Hopkins' research and life on the ISS through Twitter, follow:

http://www.twitter.com/AstroIllini

To follow Twitter updates from astronaut Mastracchio, visit:

http://www.twitter.com/AstroRM

Downlink times are subject to change. For downlink information, and NASA TV streaming video and schedules, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv

For information about NASA's education programs, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/education

For information about the International Space Station, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/station

Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: yoichi on 02/26/2014 12:33 pm
"Koichi Wakata Weekly Activity Report" Vol.20

"Preparation for Small Satellite Orbital Deployment for Nanorack's Cube Satellites carried to the ISS by Orb-1"
Koichi Wakata, in preparation for the deployment of Cube Sats by transferring them into Airlock at Kibo
* There is a discrepancy between his comment and the current schedule due to the schedule changes occurred after this filming.
Shooting Date: January 31, 2014

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCtA4GZHqBs
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 11, 2014)
Post by: anik on 02/26/2014 06:11 pm
ISS Daily Summary Report – 02/24/14
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2014/02/24/iss-daily-summary-report-022414/

Growth of Homogeneous SiGe Crystals in Microgravity by the TLZ Method (Hicari)  Experiment:  Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Wakata removed the Sample Cartridge Serial Number 004 from Sample Cartridge Automatic Exchange Mechanism (SCAM) holder #4. The materials science investigation Growth of Homogeneous Silicon-Germanium (SiGe) Crystals in Microgravity by the TLZ Method (Hicari) aims to verify the crystal-growth by Travelling Liquidous Zone method, and to produce high-quality crystals of SiGe semiconductor using the Japanese Experiment Module-Gradient Heating Furnace (JEM-GHF). Once this method is established, it is expected to be applied for developing much efficient solar cells and semiconductor-based electronics.

Fluids Integrated Rack (FIR) Facility Reconfiguration for Advanced Colloids Experiment (ACE)-M-1 Operations:  FE-3 Hopkins reconfigured FIR hardware for the upcoming FIR ACE-M-1 operations. ACE-M-1 is the first in a series of microscopic imaging investigations of materials which contain small colloidal particles which remain evenly dispersed and distributed within the material. Colloidal gels define the microstructure of materials, including many consumer products.  When the structures created in commercial colloidal gel products can no longer support the gravitational stresses (e.g. buoyancy) on the structures, they collapse.  This often determines the shelf life of the product. This investigation takes advantage of the unique environment onboard the ISS to separate the effects induced by Earth’s gravity to examine flow characteristics and the evolution and ordering effects within these colloidal materials.

NanoRacks Module 9 Investigation:  Hopkins activated deactivate, and shook different designated mixing tubes for the fourth of six NanoRacks Module 9 sessions.  For this investigation student teams from across the United States designed their own experiments using flight approved fluids and materials. This investigation is part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP), which is sponsored by the commercial Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education program that is overseen by the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education (NCESSE).  The tubes activated today are for investigations “Geotropism in Microgravity,”  “The Effect of Microgravity on Bacterial Growth and its Resistance to Antibiotics,”  “Does microgravity affect the growth of a Glycine max seed?,” “Mammalian Milk in Microgravity,” “The Effect of Microgravity on the Oxidation of Metal Exposed to a Salt Water Solution.”

Lab Robotic Workstation (RWS) Jumper Removal: Today the crew removed the pin kit jumpers that were installed to power the Lab RWS from an alternate Remote Power Controller (RPC).  The jumpers were installed when the primary RPC, LAP51A4A_A RPC2, tripped and would not stay closed for sufficient periods of time to allow robotics operations.  The RPC was later successfully re-closed and has remained closed for over 60 days.  It is considered self-healed and the jumper is being removed to return the system to its nominal power configuration.

ISS Daily Summary Report – 02/25/14
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2014/02/25/iss-daily-summary-report-022514/

Cube Satellite (CubeSat) Operations and Deploys: This morning, Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Wakata depressurized the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Airlock, opened the outer hatch and extended the slide table out to the JEM Exposed Facility (JEF) on the exterior of the ISS. JAXA Flight Controllers removed the 8 NanoRacks CubeSat Deployers (NRCSDs) from the slide table utilizing the JEM Remote Manipulator System (RMS) and moved them to their deploy position.  Two Cubesats were then successfully launched from one of these NRCSDs.  Later this week, 15 additional Cubesats will be launched from the remaining NRCSDs. CubeSat format satellites are launched from the ISS for a variety of commercial and national customers.

Aniso Tubule Light Treatment: Wakata retrieved the Aniso Tubule sample for the fourth run from a MELFI and attached a Ziplock bag containing the Sample Chamber onto a Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) door to expose it to light.  Later he inserted the Sample Chamber into a light proof bag.  Later this week, the sample will be retrieved and placed on the Multi Purpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR) fluorescent microscope for a 48 hour observation.  JAXA’s  Aniso Tubule experiment investigates the roles of cortical microtubules and microtubule-associated proteins in gravity-induced growth modification of plant stems.

Material Science Laboratory (MSL) Solidification and Quench Furnace (SQF) Sample Cartridge Exchange:  FE-5 Mastracchio removed a sample cartridge that had completed processing from the SQF and replaced it with Microstructure Formation in Casting of Technical Alloys under Diffusive and Magnetically Controlled Convective Conditions  (MICAST)-2 test sample 13. The removed sample will be returned to the ground for analysis.  This investigation aims to deepen the understanding of the physical principles that govern solidification processes in metal alloys. The patterns of the crystals resulting from transitions of liquids to solids is of substantial importance to processes in producing materials such as solar cells, thermoelectrics, and metal alloys.

JEM Internal Thermal Control Systems (ITCS) Maintenance: FE-3 Hopkins installed an ITCS Maintenance Canister in the JEM today.  All USOS module ITCSs (except Node 2) contain a biocide called Ortho-Phthalaldehyde (OPA).  This biocide degrades naturally over time and in order to replenish it, a maintenance canister must be installed in line with the ITCS allowing fluid to flow through it for a set amount of time. It will then will be removed and stowed.  JEM is currently near its lower limit for OPA.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Mobility Unit (EMU) 3010 Pump Inlet Filter Remove and Replace (R&R): Mastracchio replaced the Pump Inlet Filter for EMU 3010. The old filter will be returned to the ground on Soyuz 36S to help investigate the various hardware and water sources that may have contributed to the water anomaly failure of EMU 3011.

In-Flight Maintenance (IFM) Crew Quarters (CQ) Clean: Hopkins cleaned the Port CQ intake and exhaust ducts as well as fan and flow sensors. The activity is performed once every 6 months as preventive maintenance.

Water Processor Assembly (WPA) Fault – During last night’s process cycle, the WPA annunciated a Process 3 Fault.  It is believed that the signatures seen are indicative of a Catalytic Reactor leak.  Console operators took the WPA to stop mode.   Ground teams are assessing the problem.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 11, 2014)
Post by: anik on 02/27/2014 01:11 pm
ISS Daily Summary Report – 02/26/14
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2014/02/26/iss-daily-summary-report-022614/

Cube Satellite (CubeSat) Operations and Deploys: Overnight 4 CubeSats were successfully launched by JAXA Robotic Flight Controllers from two NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer (NRCSD) locations.  Eleven more satellites will be deployed in the next 2 days.  CubeSat format satellites are launched from the ISS for a variety of commercial and national customers.

Radiation Dosimetry Inside ISS-Neutrons 2 (RaDI-N2) Space Bubble Detector Deploy:  FE-5 Mastracchio received 8 bubble detectors initialized by a Russian crewmember and placed them in their deployed locations.  Radi-N2 is a follow-on investigation of RaDI-N1 and the Matroshka-R experiments conducted on ISS.  Seven of the 8 neutron “bubble detectors” are attached to fixed locations inside the ISS and one is being carried by a crewmember.  RaDI-N2 is designed to characterize the neutron radiation environment inside the ISS.  The results of this investigation will be used to define the risk to ISS crewmembers’ health and in the development of advanced protective measures for future space flights.

Body Measures Investigation:  FE-6 Wakata, with operator assistance from Mastracchio, set up cameras and performed body marker instrumentation, then collected calibration and body pose photos, neutral body posture video and circumference measurements. This is Wakata’s Flight Day 105 session.  The goal of this study is to gather data to better understand the magnitude and variability of changes due to microgravity and fluid shifts within the human body during long-duration space flight.  Results of the investigation may result in changes to space suit fit and sizing, workstation design, etc. for future missions to maximize performance, prevent injury, and reduce crew time to accommodate their anthropometrics.

Human Research Facility (HRF) Space Linear Acceleration Mass Measurement Device (SLAMMD) Body Measures:  FE-3 Hopkins and Wakata performed their monthly body mass measurements.   These measurements are used in support of Pro K and the Body Measures experiments.  SLAMMD provides body mass through the application of Newton’s Second Law of Motion (force is equal to mass times acceleration).  Two springs are used to generate a known force against a crewmember mounted on an extension arm and the resulting acceleration is used to calculate the subject’s mass.

Story Time From Space:  Hopkins set up a camcorder and read the children’s book Max Goes to Jupiter.  This is the fifth book reading for Story Time From Space, which combines science literacy outreach with simple demonstrations recorded aboard the ISS.  Crewmembers read five science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related children’s books in orbit and complete simple science concept experiments.  Video and data collected during the demonstrations are downlinked to the ground and posted in a video library with accompanying educational materials on the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) Academy educational website.

Audio Bus Coupler (ABC) 2 Remove and Replace (R&R): Hopkins performed an R&R of ABC 2 located in the Lab. The Audio Subsystem distributes voice and tones throughout the United States On-orbit Segment (USOS) via two redundant fiber optic busses (A and B). This task was performed in an attempt to resolve the fiber optic buss B faults that have been experienced since February 12th.  After the R&R, Flight Controllers activated the new ABC and were able to perform a successful comm check with the crew utilizing only fiber optic bus B.  However, the same fiber optic B faults re-appeared. The system continues to operate nominally with no issues being reported on fiber optic bus A.  Ground teams will continue their investigation into the source of the fiber optic B faults.

Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) Backup Drive Unit (BDU) Phase 3 Commissioning:  Today the Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) and performed Phase 3 of the Commissioning of the SPDM BDU.  This consisted of using the BDU to individually drive each of the joints in both SPDM Arms.  The purpose of this commissioning was to verify that each joint would correctly move to the commanded position when driven by the BDU. The Robotics Ground Controllers also performed periodic SPDM Brake and Joint Diagnostics, On-Orbit Replaceable Unit (ORU) Tool Changeout Mechanism (OTCM) Diagnostics and Checkouts, and OTCM Camera Light Assembly (OCLA) Television Camera (OTVC) Checkouts in preparation for the SPDM SpaceX-3 Payload Operations in March.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 11, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 02/27/2014 03:12 pm
NASA Updates Media on Spacewalk Safety Investigation
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8744
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 11, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 02/28/2014 05:00 pm
Expedition 38 - In-Flight Educational Event with the School of the Osage, Osage Beach, Mo - February 28
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8750

Expedition 38 - In-Flight Educational Event with Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa - February 27
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8746
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 11, 2014)
Post by: anik on 03/05/2014 05:39 pm
ISS Daily Summary Report – 03/04/14
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2014/03/04/iss-daily-summary-report-030414/

Aniso Tubule Light Treatment:  Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Wakata retrieved an Aniso Tubule sample from a Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI) and attached a Ziplock bag containing the Sample Chamber onto a Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) door to expose it to light.  This is the fifth of five planned runs.  Later he inserted the Sample Chamber into a light proof bag.  Later this week, the sample will be retrieved and placed on the Multi Purpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR) fluorescent microscope for a 48 hour observation.  JAXA’s Aniso Tubule experiment investigates the roles of cortical microtubules and microtubule-associated proteins in gravity-induced growth modification of plant stems.

Marangoni Operations:  FE-3 Hopkins removed the processed Marangoni Deformation 30 (MD30) sample from the Fluid Physics Experiment Facility (FPEF) and replaced it with a Dynamic Surf-2 sample for the next FPEF sample run.  The Dynamic Surf investigation is part of a series of JAXA experiments that examine Marangoni convection or flow, a process driven by the presence of a surface tension gradient produced by a temperature difference at a liquid/gas interface.  Observations of fluid convection in a silicone oil liquid bridge generated by heating one disc higher than another will provide insight into how such fluids move and heat is transferred in microgravity.  The results are expected to be used in the design and development of more efficient fluid flow-based systems and devices.

Binary Colloidal Alloy Test – Kinetics Platform (BCAT-KP) Experiment: Hopkins and FE-5 Mastracchio prepared sample #6 for a seven day test run. This is the second of 10 BCAT-KP samples.  BCAT-KP provides a platform for material and industrial scientists to investigate colloid phase changes, providing results that may be used to develop new colloidal materials and formulations with unique properties.  The results may support new applications, from new liquid crystals to consumer goods having longer shelf life and uses.

Ocular Health (OH) Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Fundoscope Eye Examinations: Mastracchio, acting as the Crew Medical Officer (CMO), performed OCT and Fundoscope eye examinations on Wakata with remote guidance from ground experts.  The Ocular Health protocol calls for a systematic gathering of physiological data to characterize the risk of microgravity-induced visual impairment and intracranial pressure in ISS crewmembers.  Researchers believe 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.

Earth Rim Observation: Mastracchio set up the D3 camera in the Cupola for sequential auto photo shooting of the earth’s surface with the existing JAXA attached payload, Multi mission Consolidated Equipment (MCE). Coordinated operation gives a stereoscopic observation of common targets and clarifies the three-dimensional structures of the upper atmospheric disturbances.

In Flight Maintenance (IFM) Remote Flow Control Assembly (RFCA) Reconfiguration: This afternoon, Mastracchio and Wakata rotated the LAB1D1 Rack to access and reconfigure the LAB1PD1 RFCA from the Moderate Temperature Loop (MTL) loop to the Low Temperature Loop (LTL) loop. This will allow relocation of the MELFI Rack to the LAB1P1 location if the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) MTL pump were to fail.

JEM ORU Transfer Interface (JOTI) Install: Earlier this morning, Wakata installed JOTI onto the Airlock slide table in preparation for the Camera Light Pan Tilt Assembly (CLPA) activity planned for Increment 39.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 11, 2014)
Post by: anik on 03/06/2014 02:42 pm
ISS Daily Summary Report – 03/05/14
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2014/03/05/iss-daily-summary-report-030514/

Water Recovery System (WRS) In-Flight Maintenance (IFM) Procedure Review: On February 25th, the Water Processor Assembly (WPA) had a fault due to a leak into catalytic reactor (approximately 1 liter of water). The catalytic reactor is scheduled to be removed and replaced (R&Rd) tomorrow.  Flight Engineer (FE)-3 Hopkins and FE-5 Mastracchio conducted a procedures review followed by a crew conference with ground teams.  In addition,  Mastracchio finished tools that will be needed for the activity.

In Flight Maintenance (IFM) Portable Emergency Provisions (PEPS) Inspection: Hopkins performed this routine maintenance, conducting inspections to verify Portable Fire Extinguishers (PFE), Portable Breathing Apparatuses (PBAs) and Extension Hose Tee Kits (EHTKs) are free of damage.

Ocular Health (OH) Cardiac and Ocular Ultrasounds:  Mastracchio assisted Wakata in conducting ocular and cardiac ultrasound scans as part of Wakata’s Flight Day 120 OH session.  Remote guidance was provided by ground experts to ensure proper positioning and data collection. These ultrasounds are used to identify changes in ocular globe morphology, including flattening of the posterior globe, and document optic nerve sheath diameter, optic nerve sheath tortuosity, globe axial measurements, and choroidal engorgement.  Researchers believe that the measurement of visual, vascular and central nervous system changes over the course of this experiment and during the subsequent postflight recovery will assist in the development of countermeasures, clinical monitoring strategies and clinical practice guidelines.

Microbiome: As part of his ongoing Return minus 14 (R-14) flight day session of the Microbiome investigation, Hopkins completed survey questions and performed body sample collections.  The Microbiome experiment 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). Samples from different parts of the body and the surrounding ISS environment are taken periodically. The study will assess the likelihood and consequences of alterations in the microbiome due to extreme environments and the related human health risks.

Marangoni Operations:  Wakata cleaned the inside of the Marangoni Deformation 30 (MD30) Core that was removed from the Fluid Physics Experiment Facility (FPEF) yesterday.  He exchanged MD30 O-rings and Absorbent.  Tomorrow he will install the MD10 Core in the MD10 Body and on Friday he will close out the Marangoni operations with installation of the Infrared Imager and MD10 in the FPEF.

NanoRacks Module 9 Investigation: Mastracchio activated and shook designated mixing tubes for the fifth of six NanoRacks Module 9 sessions.  For this investigation student teams from across the United States designed their own experiments using flight approved fluids and materials. This investigation is part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP), which is sponsored by the commercial Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education program that is overseen by the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education (NCESSE).

Remote Power Controller Module (RPCM) Firmware Update: Today, ground controllers updated the firmware in RPCM’s P12B_A and P11A_A.  The update provides the capability for hot mate/demate and additional data gathering.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 11, 2014)
Post by: anik on 03/07/2014 04:16 pm
ISS Daily Summary Report – 03/06/14
http://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2014/03/06/iss-daily-summary-report-030614/

Water Recovery System (WRS) Catalytic Reactor Remove & Replace (R&R): On February 24th,  the Water Processor Assembly (WPA) had a fault due to a leak into the catalytic reactor (approximately 1 liter of water). Today, Flight Engineer (FE)-3 Hopkins and FE-5 Mastracchio successfully R&Rd the catalytic reactor.  In preparation for the R&R, Hopkins removed Treadmill 2 (T2) hardware and rotated the WRS1 rack to allow access to the area. The new Catalytic Reactor has been activated in preparation for a processing run later today.

Marangoni Operations:  FE-6 Wakata cleaned the mirrors for the Fluid Physics Experiment Facility (FPEF) Infrared Imager, then installed the Marangoni Deformation 10 (MD10) Core in the MD10 Body.  Tomorrow he will close out the Marangoni operations with installation of the Infrared Imager and MD10 in the FPEF.  Marangoni convection is the flow driven by the presence of a surface tension gradient which can be produced by temperature differences at a liquid/gas interface.  Scientists observe the flow patterns fluids to learn more about how heat is transferred in microgravity.  The knowledge gained from the Marangoni experiment is applicable to the high performance heat exchangers and heat pipes, both in the space and on the earth, and for the production of high-quality crystal growth required for semiconductors and optical crystals.

Space Midge 2 Observation: Wakata set up a G1 Camcorder for observation of midge dry larvae samples that were watered 2 weeks ago.  Dry larvae of the sleeping chironomid (midge) have a molecule responsible for desiccation tolerance.  These larvae will be returned and examined to determine the impact of the space environment on their desiccation tolerance and their gene expression in response to the microgravity environment.

Dose Distribution Inside the International Space Station – 3D (DOSIS-3D) Measurement Completion:  Mastracchio uninstalled DOSIS 3D passive detectors in the Columbus module. He then passed them to a Russian crewmember for return on the 36 Soyuz (36S) vehicle that undocks on March 10th.  ESA’s DOSIS-3D payload determines the radiation field parameters absorbed dose and dose equivalent inside the ISS with various active and passive radiation detector devices, supporting creation of a concise three dimensional (3D) dose distribution map of all the segments of the ISS.

Ham Video Commissioning: Mastracchio installed the Ham video hardware in preparation for the Ham video commissioning activities this weekend. This video will complement Ham radio by providing the possibility of transmitting video via antennas installed on the exterior of the Columbus module.

Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) Maneuver:   The Robotics ground controllers powered up the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) and maneuvered SSRMS from the post Orbital-1 Cygnus release park position to the Permanent Multipurpose Module (PMM) high hover position.  This was done to pre-position the SSRMS for the ISS crew offset grapple practice session on March 13th that will help them prepare for the capture of SpaceX-3 later this month.  MSS performance was nominal.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 11, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 03/09/2014 10:55 am
Expedition 38/39 - Change of Command Ceremony
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8765
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 03/10/2014 08:55 pm
Expedition 38 - Farewells and Hatch Closure
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8768

Expedition 38/Soyuz TMA-10M Undocking
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8769

Expedition 38/Soyuz TMA-10M Landing
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8770

Expedition 38/Soyuz TMA-10M Landing Replay
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8771
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 12, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 03/11/2014 08:05 am

ISS Daily Summary Report – 03/07/14

Posted on March 7, 2014 by HQ.
 

Water Recovery System (WRS) Status: On February 24th, the Water Processor Assembly (WPA) had a fault due to a leak into the catalytic reactor. On Thursday, Hopkins and Mastracchio successfully R&Rd the catalytic reactor. WPA has since been activated and is processing nominally.

On Board Training (OBT) Soyuz Descent: Commander (CDR) Kotov, Flight Engineer  (FE-2) Ryazanskiy and FE-3 Hopkins completed this nominal drill performed prior to a Soyuz undock. This activity is in preparation for next Monday’s undock of 36S.

Emergency Roles and Responsibilities Review: FE-3 Tyurin, FE-5 Mastracchio and FE-6 Wakata reviewed priorities for emergency response including safety of the crew and safe configuration of the ISS. Additional topics covered included crew accountability, escape vehicle access, CDR responsibilities and communication and coordination.

Aniso Tubule Experiment:  Wakata retrieved the Aniso Tubule sample from the light proof bag where it was placed on March 4th and placed it on the Multi Purpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR) flourescent microscope for a 48 hour observation.  This is the fifth of five planned runs.  JAXA’s Aniso Tubule experiment investigates the roles of cortical microtubules and microtubule-associated proteins in gravity-induced growth modification of plant stems.

Marangoni Operations:  Wakata closed out the Marangoni operations with installation of the Infrared Imager and Marangoni Deformation 10 (MD10) in the Fluid Physics Experiment Facility (FPEF).  Marangoni convection is the flow driven by the presence of a surface tension gradient, which can be produced by temperature differences at a liquid/gas interface.  Scientists observe the flow patterns fluids to learn more about how heat is transferred in microgravity.  The knowledge gained from the Marangoni experiment is applicable to the high performance heat exchangers and heat pipes, both in the space and on the earth, and for the production of high-quality crystal growth required for semiconductors and optical crystals.

Material Science Laboratory (MSL) Solidification and Quench Furnace (SQF) Sample Cartridge Exchange:  Mastracchio removed a processed sample cartridge from the SQF and replace it with Microstructure Formation in Casting of Technical Alloys under Diffusive and Magnetically Controlled Convective Conditions (MICAST)-2 test sample 12. This investigation aims to deepen the understanding of the physical principles that govern solidification processes in metal alloys. The patterns of the crystals resulting from transitions of liquids to solids is of substantial importance to processes in producing materials such as solar cells, thermoelectrics, and metal alloys.
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 11, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 03/11/2014 05:49 pm
Expedition 38/Soyuz TMA-10M Landing and Post-Landing Activities
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8772
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 11, 2014)
Post by: John44 on 03/20/2014 04:54 pm
    Expedition 38 - Live Interviews with Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8790
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 11, 2014)
Post by: catdlr on 05/14/2014 10:22 pm
Inside the ISS - A Lot to Grapple

Published on May 14, 2014
Expedition 38 crew member and NASA astronaut, Mike Hopkins, shows us how the grappling mechanism on Canada Arm 2 works using snares on the International Space Station.

For more info please go to NASA.gov.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr4MMpuawTM
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 11, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 06/07/2014 08:21 am

June 6, 2014

Astronaut Brings Experiences from Space Station to Event at National Institutes of Health

Presentation Highlights Mission, Vital Research Conducted aboard Orbiting Laboratory

NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins, recently returned from living and working aboard the International Space Station, will give an open-media, presentation Tuesday, June 10, at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland.

At 11:45 am EDT, Hopkins and Dr. Stephen Katz, director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) at NIH, will host a media availability in Building 10, Room 4-2551, of the NIH campus.

Hopkins will give a presentation at 12:30 p.m. about his mission and the research conducted aboard the space station, and answer questions from the audience at NIH. The presentation event will be held in the Lipsett Amphitheater, also in Building 10. This event will not air on NASA Television.

Reporters interested in covering either event in person should contact Joshua Buck at [email protected] or Trish Reynolds at [email protected].

Hopkins served as a flight engineer aboard the space station during Expeditions 37 and 38, from Sept. 25, 2013 to March 10, 2014. This was Hopkins first trip into space. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois and a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Stanford University. He has logged 166 days in space, almost 13 hours of which were spent outside the orbiting outpost during two spacewalks.

During his time in space, Hopkins and the rest of his crewmates spent hundreds of hours conducting fundamental research in areas such as human biology, life sciences, physical sciences, Earth sciences, astrophysics and technology research.

For more information about Hopkins, visit:

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

and

http://twitter.com/AstroIllini

For more information about the International Space Station, its crews and research, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/station

For more information on the National Institutes of Health, visit:

http://www.nih.gov
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 11, 2014)
Post by: Lewis007 on 06/12/2014 08:02 am
Pics of Hopkins' speech in Maryland are available on NASA HQ's Flickr page.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasahqphoto/sets/72157644712925779/
Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 11, 2014)
Post by: Lewis007 on 06/14/2014 01:45 pm
Video of a Q&A session of Hopkins at NASA's Goddard center. It includes a 25-minute video of the mission highlights, narrated by Hopkins.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bj9jo-En6I


Title: Re: Expedition 38 thread (November 11, 2013 - March 11, 2014)
Post by: jacqmans on 09/11/2014 04:08 pm

September 10, 2014

NASA Astronaut Mastracchio to Visit Orbital Sciences, Media Invited

NASA Astronaut Rick Mastracchio will visit Orbital Sciences Corporation at 1:30 p.m. EDT Monday, Sept. 15, where he will hold a town hall meeting with the company’s team that carries out cargo delivery missions to the International Space Station under the agency's Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) contract.

Media are invited to attend the event at Orbital’s Dulles campus, located at 45101 Warp Drive in Dulles, Virginia.

While at Orbital, Mastracchio will view several Cygnus spacecraft service modules in production and visit the Mission Operations Center from which Orbital’s CRS missions are controlled.

In the first of its eight operational missions under the CRS contract, Orbital successfully berthed its Cygnus spacecraft with the International Space Station on Jan. 12, carrying about 3,200 pounds of science experiments, food and other supplies to the station astronauts. Cargo resupply from U.S. companies ensures a national capability to deliver critical science research to the space station, significantly increasing NASA's ability to conduct new science investigations to the only laboratory in microgravity.

Media interested in attending should submit their credentials to Barron Beneski at 703-406-5528 or [email protected] no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11.

For more information on Orbital, visit:

http://www.orbital.com

For more information on Orbital's role in NASA's Commercial Cargo Program, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/orbital