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Russian cosmonaut Elena Serova, Expedition 41/42 flight engineer, is pictured during a familiarization training session in an International Space Station mock-up/trainer in the Space Vehicle Mock-up Facility at NASA's Johnson Space Center. - credit: NASA
« Last Edit: 11/12/2014 04:54 pm by Space Pete »
Best quote heard during an inspection, "I was unaware that I was the only one who was aware."

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #1 on: 02/07/2014 04:57 pm »
Expedition 41/42 - Russian Female Cosmonaut Prepares for Launch to Station
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8718

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #2 on: 02/07/2014 08:13 pm »
It's about time!!

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #3 on: 02/07/2014 08:25 pm »
It's about time!!

Agreed.

I was writing in the winter games post about the first female astronaut, and was going to say how great it was how Russia treated its female astronauts better than in the Western Hemisphere, but then stopped when I realized that one had not yet visited the ISS.

About time.

In fact, I find there aren't enough women going to the ISS, which needs to be rectified. Obviously it requires more applicants, but that's another battle.

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #5 on: 04/18/2014 07:45 am »

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #6 on: 05/19/2014 03:18 pm »
Jacques :-)

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #8 on: 07/16/2014 11:48 pm »
Expedition 41/42 Crew Introduction

Published on Jul 16, 2014
This is the introduction of the Expedition 41/42 Crew from the Expedition 41/42 Crew News Conference on July 16, 2014. NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore, Soyuz commander Alexander Samokutyaev and cosmonaut Elena Serova will launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in September to begin a 5 1/2-month stay aboard the International Space Station.

Tony De La Rosa, ...I'm no Feline Dealer!! I move mountains.  but I'm better known for "I think it's highly sexual." Japanese to English Translation.

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #9 on: 08/12/2014 06:01 am »
For those football fans around the world, this concerns the US version, South East Conference style.  No requests for the EPL yet :)

"That’s right! NASA has made arrangements with ESPN to have the SEC Network available in outer space. Astronaut Barry Wilmore will be on the International Space Station starting on September 25 and assume command in November. "

http://awfulannouncing.com/2014/sec-network-will-be-on-the-international-space-station.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sec-network-will-be-on-the-international-space-station
« Last Edit: 08/12/2014 06:05 am by Targeteer »
Best quote heard during an inspection, "I was unaware that I was the only one who was aware."

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #10 on: 09/04/2014 06:31 pm »
Expedition 41/ 42 - Qualification Training Simulation Runs at Star City Russia
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9051

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #11 on: 09/05/2014 07:24 pm »
Expedition 41/42 - Crew News Conference at Star City, Russia and Ceremonial Visit to Red Square in Moscow
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9054

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FYI: Ed Van Cise (@Carbon_Flight) is the lead FD for Incr41 and very active on Twitter (and is re-broadcast to his FB page also). There are some great posts today (with pics, including view of SpX-4 trunk/external cargo):

Ed Van Cise @Carbon_Flight  ·  1h
WFCR has been updated to new MCC platform and testing underway before ISS sims here later this year. My view: http://ow.ly/i/6N5WK

Ed Van Cise @Carbon_Flight  ·  1h
While I wait to take over Inc Lead FD Suite above FCR-1 on Wednesday, using the Suite over the White FCR, old shuttle room

Ed Van Cise @Carbon_Flight  ·  2h
Add @lionelferra to your list of Inc 41 controllers. #FF (h/t @AusAndgie7)

Ed Van Cise @Carbon_Flight  ·  4h
Yesterday was our first full WPR. We reviewed weeks 1-3.

Ed Van Cise @Carbon_Flight  ·  4h
Thursdays every week is our Weekly Plan Review (WPR, pronounced 'Whopper'). We review crew plans for next 3 weeks. pic.twitter.com/a7nJ7xnet6

Ed Van Cise @Carbon_Flight  ·  5h
I’ll try to give some inside glimpses as we go. Y’all let me know what’s of interest. MT @Garrettishere: Would love to get more inside view.

Ed Van Cise @Carbon_Flight  ·  9h
Increment 41 starts next week. #FF The crew: @Astro_Alex @astro_reid @Msuraev Many flight controllers tweet too. Reply & I'll RT

Ed Van Cise @Carbon_Flight  ·  9h
Not junk in the Trunk, it's science! MT: @NASA: #Rapidscat to b robotically assembled. More: http://go.nasa.gov/1qs4PjH    pic.twitter.com/3PpJFadh79

Ed Van Cise @Carbon_Flight  ·  18h
Agency Flight Readiness Rvw for Inc 41 conducted today. Highlight was using "integrate the 2 crew time curves" with @spacegerst #numbernerd
« Last Edit: 09/11/2014 03:27 pm by jacqmans »
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #13 on: 09/11/2014 06:10 pm »
Copied over from the Exp 40 thread since this is probably the correct location

ISS just recovered both S and Ku comms after what was obviously an extended, unplanned outage.  Russian chatter clobbered the USOS comm discussion about what caused the loss of all comm.  I did hear a discussion before total loss that S band forward link had been lost and that MCC-H was available on SG-3 via Ku but then that obviously was lost as well.

There was mention of the station being in an apparently unusual orientation (V-V-something) and the crew joked about reorienting themselves internally in response so an attitude control issue sounds like a possibility..
Best quote heard during an inspection, "I was unaware that I was the only one who was aware."

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #14 on: 09/11/2014 06:33 pm »
Copied over from the Exp 40 thread since this is probably the correct location

ISS just recovered both S and Ku comms after what was obviously an extended, unplanned outage.  Russian chatter clobbered the USOS comm discussion about what caused the loss of all comm.  I did hear a discussion before total loss that S band forward link had been lost and that MCC-H was available on SG-3 via Ku but then that obviously was lost as well.

There was mention of the station being in an apparently unusual orientation (V-V-something) and the crew joked about reorienting themselves internally in response so an attitude control issue sounds like a possibility..

Thanks.

I have to imagine we'll see more issues with the upcoming solar event tomorrow

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #15 on: 09/12/2014 06:00 pm »
Expedition 41/42 - Crew Departure from Star City, Russia for Baikonur, Kazakhstan
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9065

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #16 on: 09/17/2014 07:10 am »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/12/14

Posted on September 12, 2014 at 5:14 pm by HQ.
 

Energy: Wiseman and Gerst continued with Day 10 of the Energy investigation.  Gerst continued taking urine samples and eating a special diet for the Energy investigation. Wiseman also collected urine samples as the control subject. Energy measures change in energy balance in crewmembers following long term space flight. Energy 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 of energy requirements is of a great importance to ensure health, good performance and the overall success of a mission, and also contributes to ensure adequate exercise load and cargo allotments for food during space flight.

Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Rope Removed & Replaced (R&R): Today, Gerst R&R’d the ARED exercise rope as part of nominal maintenance. The rope is of a new design with a much longer expected lifespan (618 days vs. 80 days).

Regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) Recycle Tank Remove and Replace (R&R): Wiseman removed a full recycle tank from the Water Recovery System (WRS) Rack 2 and installed an empty replacement. In addition, Wiseman also replaced the Brine Filter during this activity.

SpaceX-4 (SpX-4) Preparations: Gerst and Wiseman performed Dragon Robot 2 On-Board Training (OBT) session. The purpose of this session was to practice off nominal rendezvous scenarios. SpX-4 berthing is scheduled for September 22, 2014.

Commercial Orbital Transport Services (COTS) UHF Communication Unit (CUCU) Checkout: In preparation for the upcoming SpX-4 mission, Gerst worked with ground teams in order to activate the CUCU System and performed a Crew Command Panel (CCP) checkout. CUCU provides a command and telemetry communications link between ISS and Dragon during rendezvous operations.

Mobile Servicing System (MSS) Operations: Overnight, the Robotics Ground Controllers performed a functional checkout of the Robot Micro Conical Tools (RMCT) and Backup Drive Units (BDU). This was the first of two days for the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) RMCT/BDU Checkouts.  MSS performance was nominal. The checkout activities will continue this evening.
Jacques :-)

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #17 on: 09/17/2014 07:11 am »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/15/14

Posted on September 15, 2014 at 4:38 pm by HQ.
 

FLame Extinguishment Experiment (FLEX)-2 Operations: Gerst removed the Combustion Integration Rack (CIR) alignment guides, which isolates the rack and allows ground teams to conduct another FLEX-2 test point via ground commanding. FLEX-2 uses small droplets of fuel to study the special burning characteristics of fire in space. The FLEX-2 experiment studies the rate and manner in which fuel is burned, the conditions that are necessary for soot to form, and the way in which a mixture of fuels evaporate before burning. The results from these experiments will give scientists a better understanding how fires behave in space and will provide important information that will be useful in increasing the fuel efficiency of engines using liquid fuels.

Intravehicular Activity (IVA) Clothing:  Suraev began his IVA clothing study. Sufficient cotton clothes for a crew of six adds more than 900 pounds of freight to the ISS. Replacing crew uniforms with non-cotton apparel could reduce weight for cargo launches and trash removal, and provide crewmembers with more comfortable, longer-lasting clothes. The IVA Clothing investigation assessed these different types of clothing for long duration wear.

Treadmill 2 (T2) Six Month and Yearly Maintenance: Wiseman performed a thorough inspection of T2’s drive shaft and pulley teeth, motor and lateral belts, treadmill motor carriage bolts, motor belt, treadmill mounting screws, and cleaned the bearing housing. All observations were photo documented and downlinked to the ground for analysis. T2 was subsequently activated and checked out for nominal crew use.

Urine Receptacle and Insert Filter Remove and Replace (R&R):  Wiseman R&R’d the Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Urine Receptacle and Insert Filter. After replacement, a functionality test of the WHC was performed.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Mobility Unit (EMU) Resize:  Gerst configured EMU 3003 in support of the arrival of FE-3 Wilmore on September 26th.  The EMU resize is required for any upcoming planned or contingency EVAs.

Sound Level Meter Operations: Gerst took routine measurements of the acoustic environment within the  habitable areas of the ISS. The data was then transferred to a Station Support Computer (SSC) for downlink and Ground analysis.

Mobile Servicing System (MSS) Operations:  Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the MSS and maneuvered the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) to a NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer (NRCSD) deployment cone avoidance position.  This was done to protect the SSRMS from a possible inadvertent NRCSD deployment during the Japanese Experiment Module Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS) operations tomorrow to return the NRCSD to the JEM Airlock. 
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #18 on: 09/17/2014 07:11 am »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/16/14

Posted on September 16, 2014 at 4:41 pm by HQ.
 

FLame Extinguishment Experiment (FLEX)-2 Operations:  Gerst removed the Combustion Integration Rack (CIR) alignment guides, isolating the rack and allowing ground teams to conduct another FLEX-2 test point via ground commanding. This week’s samples are 100% toluene and a bi-component fuel mixture of 50% heptane and 50% toluene. FLEX-2 uses small droplets of fuel to study the special burning characteristics of fire in space. The FLEX-2 experiment studies the rate and manner in which fuel is burned, the conditions that are necessary for soot to form, and the way in which a mixture of fuels evaporate before burning. The results from these experiments will give scientists a better understanding how fires behave in space and will provide important information that will be useful in increasing the fuel efficiency of engines using liquid fuels

Rodent Research-1 Preparation:  Wiseman configured and activated the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) in preparation for the Rodents Research-1 experiment arriving on SpaceX-4.  The Rodent Research Hardware provides a platform aboard the ISS for long-duration rodent experiments in space. Such experiments will examine how microgravity affects the animals, providing information relevant to human spaceflight, discoveries in basic biology, and knowledge that will have direct impact toward human health on Earth. Rodent Research-1 is a test of the operational capabilities of the new hardware system, including the Transporter, Rodent Habitat, and Access Unit.

Pro K:   Wiseman unstowed the Pro K diet kit in preparation for use during the 4 day diet logging session.  Pro-K investigates dietary countermeasures to lessen bone loss of astronauts. Pro K proposes that a flight diet with a decreased ratio of animal protein to potassium will lead to decreased loss of bone mineral. Pro K has impacts on the definition of nutritional requirements and development of food systems for future exploration missions, and could yield a method of counteracting bone loss that would have virtually no risk of side effects.

NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) Operations:  Ground teams utilized the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Remote Manipulator System(JEMRMS) to return the Multi-Purpose Experiment Platform (MPEP) containing the Nanorack Cubesat Deployer #3 (NRCSD #3) to the JEM Airlock slide table.  The slide table was then retracted, bringing the MPEP inside the JEM Airlock. Gerst configured the JEM Airlock and monitored NRCSD’s during retrieval activity.

General Laboratory Active Cryogenic ISS Experiment Refrigerator (GLACIER):  Gerst performed desiccant pack swap on GLACIER #1 and #3 in preparation for SpaceX-4 cold stowage utilization.

IVA Clothing:  Suraev continued his IVA clothing study. Sufficient cotton clothes for a crew of six adds more than 900 pounds of freight to the ISS. Replacing crew uniforms with non-cotton apparel could reduce weight for cargo launches and trash removal, and provide crewmembers with more comfortable, longer-lasting clothes. The IVA Clothing investigation assessed these different types of clothing for long duration wear.

SpaceX-4 Dragon Prepack:  Gerst spent several hours gathering and prepacking items for return to earth on the Dragon Spacecraft.  SpaceX-4 Dragon is scheduled to launch on September 20th at 1:14 am CDT from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Space Launch Complex 40.  Rendezvous and berth to ISS is set to occur on Monday September 22nd.

Centerline Berthing Camera System (CBCS) Installation and Checkout:  In preparation for the Dragon berthing, Wiseman installed the CBCS System onto the Node 2 Nadir Hatch. Following the installation Wiseman worked with ground teams in order to successfully checkout the system.  The checkout involved routing the video from the camera to the Cupola Robotics Work Station (RWS) monitors and the ground.  Video from the CBCS is used to aid the crew during Visiting Vehicle mating operations.

US Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Tether Inspection:  Wiseman inspected all Retractable Equipment Tethers (RET) and Cam Buckles on required tools for US EVA 27 and 28.  All observations were photo documented and downlinked to the ground for analysis. The pair of US EVAs are scheduled to occur on October 7th and 15th.

Urine Processing Assembly (UPA) Loss of Communication:  Today, during a process cycle, the UPA experienced a loss of communication with the Hub Control Zone (HCZ) multiplexer/demultiplexer (MDM) and subsequently shutdown. Flight Controllers successfully restarted UPA and commanded it to standby mode.  The Crew was given permission to use UPA as necessary overnight. The loss off communication signature has been seen in the past. Ground teams are monitoring the system and expecting to initiate a process cycle overnight.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #19 on: 09/17/2014 06:10 pm »
Expedition 41 - In-Flight Event for ESA from Berlin with Flight Engineer Alexander Gerst of the European Space Agency - September 17
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9070

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #20 on: 09/18/2014 01:48 pm »
Expedition 41/42 - Crew Activities in Baikonur, Kazakhstan
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9073

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #21 on: 09/18/2014 05:08 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/17/14

Posted on September 17, 2014 at 4:44 pm by HQ.
 

NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) Operations:  With Deployers inside the JEMAL, Gerst secured doors of NRCSD Deployers 4 and 8. He then engaged the loading latches and applied tape to prevent further inadvertent deploys.

Ocular Health: Gerst conducted his Flight Day 120 Ocular Health vision test and completed a questionnaire. With Wiseman as the operator, the tonometer was used to collect eye pressure measurements and a blood pressure cuff was used to take blood pressure measurements. 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 subsequent post-flight recovery will assist in the development of countermeasures, clinical monitoring strategies, and clinical practice guidelines.

Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus (CGBA) Unit Activation:  Wiseman activated Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus #4 and # 6 in support of the Micro-8 payload which will be delivered on SpaceX-4.

Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) Hardware Gather:  Wiseman pre-staged tools and support items for CIR activities scheduled for tomorrow.  The Maintenance Work Area (MWA) was set up to restrain the MDCA Chamber Insert Assembly (CIA) during hardware reconfiguration. This activity and fuel reservoir replacement support the next set of FLEX-2 test points.

Dragon Offset Grapple #1 On-Board Training (OBT): Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) and maneuvered the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) to Permanent Multipurpose Module (PMM) high hover position. Gerst and Wiseman then practiced maneuvering the SSRMS into and out of the grapple envelope of the PMM’s Flight Releasable Grapple Fixture, followed by a conference with ground teams to discuss results. Dragon rendezvous and berth to ISS is scheduled for Monday, September 22nd.

Crew Handover Conference: The ISS crew participated in a conference to discuss lessons learned with crew members scheduled to arrive on 40S September 26th. This begins the handover process prior to 40S arrival via videocons and data exchanges.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #23 on: 09/20/2014 01:47 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/18/14

Posted on September 18, 2014 at 4:37 pm by HQ.
 

Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) Multi-user Droplet Combustion Apparatus (MDCA) hardware replacement: Wiseman performed Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) rack maintenance and MDCA hardware replacement.  After the CIR doors were opened, the MDCA Chamber Insert assembly (CIA) was removed from the CIR Combustion Chamber and restrained to the MWA Work Surface Area.  The crew replaced two windows inside the CIR Combustion Chamber, replaced two MDCA Fuel Reservoirs and re-installed the MDCA CIA in the chamber.  This work is in preparation for continuation of the FLEX-2 experiment.  FLEX-2 uses small droplets of fuel to study the special burning characteristics of fire in space. The FLEX-2 experiment studies the rate and manner in which fuel is burned, the conditions that are necessary for soot to form, and the way in which a mixture of fuels evaporate before burning. The results from these experiments will give scientists a better understanding how fires behave in space and will provide important information that will be useful in increasing the fuel efficiency of engines using liquid fuels.

Ocular Health:  Gerst and Wiseman setup Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) hardware and software to perform the Gerst Flight Day 120 eye exam.  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.

IVA Clothing:  Suraev continued his IVA clothing study. Sufficient cotton clothes for a crew of six adds more than 900 pounds of freight to the ISS. Replacing crew uniforms with non-cotton apparel could reduce weight for cargo launches and trash removal, and provide crewmembers with more comfortable, longer-lasting clothes. The IVA Clothing investigation assesses these different types of clothing for long duration wear.

Space headaches:  Gerst completed a Space headaches questionnaire.  The objectives of this study are to obtain in-flight data allowing evaluation of the prevalence and characteristics of headache in microgravity.

PRO K:  Wiseman completed the Diet log and urine pH test for the four day controlled and monitored diet session.  Pro-K investigates dietary countermeasures to lessen bone loss of astronauts. Pro K proposes that a flight diet with a decreased ratio of animal protein to potassium will lead to decreased loss of bone mineral. Pro K has impacts on the definition of nutritional requirements and development of food systems for future exploration missions, and could yield a method of counteracting bone loss that would have virtually no risk of side effects.

Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV)-5 Transfer:  The ATV to Service Module (SM) propellant system hydraulic lines leak checks were completed nominally. The prop lines are leak proof. The ATV fuel tanks are scheduled to be pressurized on September 23 and propellant transfer is scheduled for September 24. At the time of launch, 860kg of propellant was available for transfer.  In addition, Gerst performed the third Oxygen (O2) repress from ATV-5 tanks to introduce additional O2into the ISS atmosphere.  At the time of launch Tank 1 had 33.3 kg air and Tanks 2 and 3 had 66.7 kg O2available.

Standard Maintenance Tasks:  Gerst completed a change out of the Water Recovery system (WRS) Recycle Tank and also filled the Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WRS) flush tank fill.  These are standard tasks necessary to keep the systems operating.  Gerst also completed maintenance on the Compound Specific Analyzer – Combustible Products (CSA-CP).  He performed a battery change out of all the CSA-CP units and then performed a zero calibration.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #24 on: 09/22/2014 04:42 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/19/14

Posted on September 19, 2014 at 4:31 pm by HQ.
 

Ocular Health:   Gerst and Wiseman setup ultrasound-2 hardware for use in Gerst’s FD 120 (day 3 of 3) eye ultrasound exam.  The crew configured camera equipment, Ultrasound 2, and performed an echocardiogram with guidance from the Ocular Health ground team.  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.

Space Headaches:   Wiseman completed a Space headaches questionnaire.  The objectives of this study are to obtain in-flight data allowing evaluation of the prevalence and characteristics of headache in microgravity

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparations:  Wiseman and Gerst worked on configuring EVA tools in preparation for upcoming EVA for Pump Module (PM) relocation and Mobile Transporter Relay Assembly (MTRA) installation, scheduled for October 7th.  Wiseman also initiated a battery charge-discharge-charge cycle for some of the EVA batteries.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #26 on: 09/23/2014 04:06 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/22/14

Posted on September 22, 2014 at 5:14 pm by HQ.
 

SpaceX-4 Launch:  Weather prevented SpaceX from launching their Falcon 9 Rocket on Saturday from Cape Canaveral’s Launch Complex 40.  After a 24 hour scrub, they were able to launch on Sunday at 12:52am CDT. Once in orbit, the spacecraft’s solar arrays were successfully deployed and its Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) bay door was opened.  However, ground teams lost data from the vehicle’s Space Integrated Global Inertial Navigation System (SIGI) and were unable to recover the system. The vehicle still maintains the required 3 of 4 navigation sensors on-board to continue with rendezvous operations.

Dragon has started a series of phasing burns in order to setup a rendezvous with ISS tomorrow. The spacecraft is currently trailing ISS by 492 km and is 10 km below the ISS orbit.   Capture is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, 23 September at 6:04am CDT.

SpaceX-4 Preparation: Gerst and Wiseman performed their 3rd Dragon Robot On-Board Training (OBT) session today. The purpose of this session was to perform two Capture Point (CP) hold runs, allowing the Crew to practice free drift timing, malfunctions, nominal rate approaches, and as many 2 meter approaches as time allowed.

Rodent Research Transfer Review:  Wiseman and Gerst deferred their review of Rodent Research Animal Transfer material until tomorrow.

Aquatic Habitat (AQH) Pre Experiment Reconfiguration:  Gerst performed water exchange and configured the Aquatic habitat in preparation for the Zebrafish Muscle experiment arriving on 40S. The Zebrafish  Muscle Experiment  investigates whether atrophy of muscles under the condition of microgravity also occurs in Zebrafish and why atrophy occurs in the microgravity. Physical exercise and control of posture are important for maintaining muscle mass and strength. In simulated or actual microgravity, postural or anti-gravity muscles undergo substantial atrophy because of prominent decrease in the gravity-dependent reflection activity.

SPRINT Ultrasound :  Crew set up the ultrasound 2 equipment to support Wisemans Sprint FD 120 session.  The Ultrasound Muscle Volume Scan activities were performed with remote guidance from ground team. 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.

IVA Clothing:  Suraev continued his IVA clothing study. Sufficient cotton clothes for a crew of six adds more than 900 pounds of freight to the ISS. Replacing crew uniforms with non-cotton apparel could reduce weight for cargo launches and trash removal, and provide crewmembers with more comfortable, longer-lasting clothes. The IVA Clothing investigation assessed these different types of clothing for long duration wear.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparation:  Wiseman and Gerst worked on configuring EVA tools in preparation for upcoming EVA 27 for Pump Module (PM) relocation and Mobile Transporter Relay Assembly (MTRA) installation, scheduled for October 7th.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #27 on: 09/23/2014 08:24 pm »
Expedition 41/42 - Crew Activities and Soyuz TMA-14M Spacecraft Encapsulation at the Baikonur Cosmodrome
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9091

Expedition 41/42 - Soyuz TMA-14M Spacecraft Rollout to the Launch Pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #28 on: 09/24/2014 04:07 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/23/14

Posted on September 23, 2014 at 4:48 pm by HQ.
 

SpaceX-4 Dragon Capture, Berth, and Ingress: After a nominal Dragon rendezvous with ISS, the Crew successfully captured Dragon at 5:52am CDT utilizing the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS).  The Dragon capsule was subsequently berthed to the Node 2 Nadir Port at 8:15am CDT. Once berthed, the Crew completed pressurization and outfitting of the Node 2 to Dragon vestibule.  With a few hours remaining at the end of the day, the Crew proceeded with ingress activities which were originally planned for tomorrow. Dragon hatch was opened today at 12:52pm CDT. The Crew will pick up with Dragon Cargo transfer operations tomorrow.

Circadian Rhythms:  Wiseman set-up instrumentation and configured sensors to support the Flight Day 120 36 hour continuous Circadian rhythm session.  After the measurement, de-instrument, data transfer, and stow was performed.  Circadian Rhythms investigates the role of synchronized circadian rhythms, or the “biological clock,” and how it changes during long-duration spaceflight. Researchers hypothesize that a non-24-hour cycle of light and dark affects crewmembers’ circadian clocks. The investigation also addresses the effects of reduced physical activity, microgravity and an artificially controlled environment. Changes in body composition and body temperature, which also occur in microgravity, can affect crewmembers’ circadian rhythms as well. Understanding how these phenomena affect the biological clock will improve performance and health for future crewmembers.

Rodent Research Transfer Review:  Wiseman and Gerst reviewed Rodent Research Animal Transfer material in preparation for transferring the animals from the Transporter to the Habitat.  This activity was delayed one day due to delayed berthing of SpaceX-4 vehicle.

Treadmill 2 (T2) Issue: Yesterday, the crew was having issues remaining logged into the Station Support Computer (SSC) connected to T2.  After eventually connecting, the crew found the treadmill’s belt would not move, although indications from the computer appeared to show it was operating as expected.  Attempts to regain functionality from the ground using the remote troubleshooting procedure were unsuccessful.  T2 Rack and SSC power cycles were also unsuccessful.   An attempt to utilize the redundant Ethernet port on the T2 rack did not resolve the issue. This morning the crew was asked to install a debug cable to the SSC.  Having this cable installed will allow ground teams to continue troubleshooting with increased insight into the system.  Currently, T2 is not operational and teams are defining the next series of troubleshooting steps.

Ground Controlled Mobile Servicing System (MSS) Operations:  Overnight, the Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the MSS in the Hot Backup Configuration and used a SSRMS camera to survey the Node 2 Nadir Active Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM) sealing surface.  After the crew captured Dragon, the Robotics Ground Controllers used the SSRMS to maneuver Dragon into position for the inspection of the Passive CBM and then maneuvered Dragon for installation on the Node-2 Nadir Active CBM at approximately 8:15am CDT.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #29 on: 09/24/2014 07:04 pm »
Expedition 41/42 - Pre-Launch Crew News Conference in Baikonur, Kazakhstan
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #30 on: 09/25/2014 09:07 pm »
http://www.airspacemag.com/daily-planet/not-womans-profession-180952807/?no-ist

“Not a Woman’s Profession”
Elena Serova overcame more than the rigors of cosmonaut training to reach space from today’s conservative Russia.
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Best quote heard during an inspection, "I was unaware that I was the only one who was aware."

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #32 on: 09/26/2014 02:37 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/24/14

Posted on September 24, 2014 at 12:22 pm by HQ.
 

SpaceX-4 Dragon Cargo Operations:  The crew began cargo operations today by removing the items located in the vehicle’s center stack. An estimated 55 hours of Crew time is required to complete cargo operations in the coming weeks.

MICRO 8:  Gerst transferred the Commercial Generic Biologic Apparatus (CGBA), containing Micro-8 Group Activation Packs (GAPs) from Dragon to ER-8 and Activate GAPs.  Micro is a fundamental biology experiment which will expand our understanding of how space flight affects the biological and molecular functions of cells and the molecular mechanisms in spaceflight conditions.

Cell Mechanosensing-2:  Gerst transferred the Cell Mechanosensing-2 samples from Dragon and prepared them for incubation start.  Cell Mechanosensing-2 is a continuing investigation to identify gravity sensors in skeletal muscle cells and help develop countermeasures to muscle atrophy, a key space health issue.

NanoRacks Module-19:  Gerst unpacked NanoRacks Module-19 from General Laboratory Active Cryogenic ISS Experiment Refrigerator (GLACIER). The transfer of cold stowage samples is a time-critical activity. Nanoracks Module -19 is a protein crystal growth experiment.

Circadian Rhythms:  Wiseman completed his Flight Day 120 36 hour continuous Circadian rhythm session.  After completing his 5th session, he removed instrumentation, performed data transfers, and stowed components. Circadian Rhythms investigates the role of synchronized circadian rhythms, or the “biological clock,” and how it changes during long-duration spaceflight. Researchers hypothesize that a non-24-hour cycle of light and dark affects crewmembers’ circadian clocks. The investigation also addresses the effects of reduced physical activity, microgravity and an artificially controlled environment. Changes in body composition and body temperature, which also occur in microgravity, can affect crewmembers’ circadian rhythms as well. Understanding how these phenomena affect the biological clock will improve performance and health for future crewmembers.

Rodent Research Locker Relocate:  The Crew installed locker inserts into Express Rack 1 (ER)-1 and ER-2, in preparation for the Rodent Habitat installation scheduled for tomorrow.

Dragon Emergency On-Board Training (OBT): All three crewmembers reviewed Emergency procedures and expected responses associated with Dragon being berthed to the ISS.  Dragon will be berthed to the Node 2 Nadir Port until October 18th.

Treadmill 2 (T2) Station Support Computer (SSC) Swap:  In an ongoing effort to troubleshoot connection issues between the T2 SSC and the T2 Rack, Wiseman replaced the existing T2 SSC with a spare.  However, the swapping of the SSC did not resolve the problem. T2 has not been operational since Monday afternoon.  Ground teams are defining the next series of troubleshooting steps.  Meanwhile, the Crew is able to exercise on the Cycle Ergometer with Vibration Isolation and Stabilization (CEVIS) and Russian Treadmill (BD-2) instead. 
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #33 on: 09/26/2014 02:37 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/25/14

Posted on September 25, 2014 at 11:21 pm by HQ.
 

40 Soyuz (40S) Launch and Dock:  40S launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome at 3:25pm CDT today with Barry Wilmore, Elena Serova, and AlexanderSamokutyaev onboard. After orbital insertion, Mission Control Center Moscow confirmed that the port side solar array had not deployed. However, battery charging was sufficient with only one array (Starboard) deployed and the vehicle proceeded with a nominal 4-orbit rendezvous with ISS. Docking to the MRM-2 module occurred at 9:11pm CDT.  At approximately 9:49pm CDT, the 40S port array deployed with no additional commanding. Hatch opening subsequently took place at 12:07am CDT.

Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG):  Wiseman activated the MSG Facility to support Rodent research MSG payload operations.

Rodent Research Animal Transfer:  The crew setup of Rodent Habitats, software checkout, and  moved the animal transporter from Dragon to the US Lab then transferred animals to two Rodent Habitats.

Space Headaches:  Gerst and Wiseman completed the space headaches questionnaire. The objectives of this study are to obtain in-flight data allowing evaluation of the prevalence and characteristics of headache in microgravity.

Aquatic Habitat:  Gerst assembled the Aquatic Habitat experimental apparatus and performed a water exchange in preparation for the arrival of the Zebrafish Muscle experiment on 40S.

Cell Mechanosensing 2 (CMS-2): Gerst removed CMS-2 samples from Minus Eighty-Degree Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI) and started the first incubation of mouse mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).  The cells are incubated with micro-gravity and artificial 1g environment using the Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) in the JEM Saibo rack. Cell Mechanosensing-2 is a continuing investigation to identify gravity sensors using several cultured cells and help develop countermeasures to muscle atrophy.  On the basis of the images obtained in orbit and from the chemically fixed cells on returning to Earth, the influence of gravity on the fine structures such as adherence, organelles will be assessed.

Circadian Rhythms:  Wiseman completed his Flight Day 120 36 hour continuous Circadian rhythm session.  After completing his 5th session, he removed instrumentation, performed data transfers, and stowed components. Circadian Rhythms investigates the role of synchronized circadian rhythms, or the “biological clock,” and how it changes during long-duration spaceflight. Researchers hypothesize that a non-24-hour cycle of light and dark affects crewmembers’ circadian clocks. The investigation also addresses the effects of reduced physical activity, microgravity and an artificially controlled environment. Changes in body composition and body temperature, which also occur in microgravity, can affect crewmembers’ circadian rhythms as well. Understanding how these phenomena affect the biological clock will improve performance and health for future crewmembers.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #34 on: 09/26/2014 03:05 pm »
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #35 on: 09/26/2014 04:02 pm »

Welcome aboard FE Serova!  Been a long time coming.

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #36 on: 09/29/2014 02:30 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/27/14

Posted on September 27, 2014 at 4:10 pm by HQ.
 

Zebra Fish:  With the arrival of 40 Soyuz (40S), Wilmore transferred Zebrafish from the Fish Carrier to Fish fixation Aquariums to start the experiment in the Aquatic Habitat.  This experiment investigates if the atrophy of muscles under the condition of microgravity also occurs in zebrafish and why their atrophy occurs in the microgravity.

Dosimeter Installation:  Gerst installed 17 Dosimeters on various locations within the JEM Pressurized Module (JPM) and Japanese Experiment Logistics Module – Pressurized Section (JLP) walls.  Once installed, he photo documented each of the Dosimeters. The Dosimeters continuously monitor the radiation dose aboard the ISS. Radiation exposure can have significant biological effects on living organisms, and on the biological investigations being done on ISS.

Cell Mechanosensing 2 (CMS-2): Gerst performed a medium exchange using “Meas Exp Solution Exchanger” and Medium Cassette and then set the samples on the microscope for the first observation. The ground has been unable to get video from the microscope.  Gerst performed some troubleshooting to ensure proper cable connections.  The ground will proceed with additional power cycles of the microscope to attempt to recover video. Cell Mechanosensing-2 is a continuing investigation to identify gravity sensors using several cultured cells and help develop countermeasures to muscle atrophy.  On the basis of the images obtained in orbit and from the chemically fixed cells on returning to Earth, the influence of gravity on the fine structures such as adherence, organelles will be assessed.

Experiment installations:  Gerst removed Nanoracks Modules 24, 31 and 50 from the Dragaon/SpaceX-4 today.  He installed these in Nanoracks Platform-2 along with Module 28 which was delivered on Dragon/SpaceX-4 and previously unloaded during double coldbag transfer.  Wilmore accepted the offload  from the Russian crew of the Protein Crystal Growth (PCG) #8 canisters delivered on 40 Soyuz and installed them into the Protein Crystallization Research Facility (PCRF) in the Ryutai Rack.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparations:  Wiseman gathered EVA related hardware which arrived onboard 40S. In addition, Gerst and Wilmore started configuring the airlock, including removal of equipment that will not be needed for the upcoming EVA. Gerst also initiated a battery charger autocycle for the two new Extravehicluar Mobility Unit (EMU) Long Life Battery (LLB) delivered on 40S.  EVA 27 will be performed for a Pump Module (PM) relocation and Mobile Transporter Relay Assembly (MTRA) installation on October 7th.

Treadmill 2 (T2) Data Avionic Unit (DAU) Remove and Replaced (R&R): T2 has been experiencing connectivity issues between the Station Support Computer (SSC) and the T2 Rack.  The DAU contains a network switch that is believed to be failed.  Today the Crew performed an R&R of the T2 DAU.  Following the DAU R&R, a T2 power test was conducted that confirmed connectivity has been restored.  The ground team successfully uploaded new Command Logic Unit (CLU) software.  Wiseman put T2 in a temporary stow configuration at the end of the day.  Additional T2 alignment and checkout activities will need to be scheduled prior to nominal operations.  Meanwhile, the Crew is able to exercise on the Cycle Ergometer with Vibration Isolation and Stabilization (CEVIS). 

Robotics Operations:  Robotics Ground Controllers translated the Mobile Transporter (MT) from Worksite (WS) 4 to WS6.  They then ungrappled the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) from the SpaceX-4 Dragon Flight Releasable Grapple Fixture (FRGF) and maneuvered the SSRMS to an Overnight Park Position.  This was done in preparation for tomorrow’s activities.  Tomorrow Robotics Ground Controllers will unstow the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) from Mobile Base System (MBS) Power Data Grapple Fixture (PDGF) 2 and perform a survey of the SpaceX-4 Dragon Trunk.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #37 on: 09/30/2014 05:10 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/29/14

Posted on September 29, 2014 at 4:24 pm by HQ.
 

Micro-8:  Over the weekend, Gerst terminated Micro-8 Group Activation Packs (GAPs) A & B.  GAP B was returned to Commercial Generic Biologic Apparatus -5 (CGBA-5) and GAP A was inserted into the General Laboratory Active Cryogenic ISS Experiment Refrigerator (GLACIER) frozen cold stowage.  Micro is a fundamental biology experiment that will expand our understanding of the fundamental basis of how space flight affects the biological and molecular functions of the cell and the molecular mechanisms by which cells and tissues respond to spaceflight conditions

Zebrafish: Gerst took a sample from the water circulation unit and then performed water quality check of the Aquatic habitat.  The water quality check measures concentration of ammonium, nitrate and nitrite in the water.

Dose Distribution inside ISS (DOSIS) 3D: Gerst installed the DOSIS 3D Hardware on the European Physiology Module (EPM) rack and ten Passive Detector Packs (PDP) in different locations in the Columbus module.  The main objective of the experiment is the determination of the radiation field parameters absorbed dose and dose equivalent inside the ISS with various active and passive radiation detector devices, aiming for a concise three dimensional (3D) dose distribution map of all the segments of the ISS.

FLame Extinguishment Experiment (FLEX)-2 Operations: Wilmore removed the Combustion Integration Rack (CIR) alignment guides, isolating the rack and allowing ground teams to start another FLEX-2 test point via ground commanding.  The fuel being used today is a mixture of 25% decane and 75% propylbenzene.  The remaining tests in this group will alternate between this fuel and a fuel mixture of 75% decane and 25% propylbenzene.  It is the second test condition in Matrix E group 6.  FLEX-2 uses small droplets of fuel to study the special burning characteristics of fire in space. The FLEX-2 experiment studies the rate and manner in which fuel is burned, the conditions that are necessary for soot to form, and the way in which a mixture of fuels evaporate before burning. The results from these experiments will give scientists a better understanding how fires behave in space and will provide important information that will be useful in increasing the fuel efficiency of engines using liquid fuels

RapidScat: Robotics Ground Controllers removed the RapidScat Nadir Adapter from the SpaceX-4  Dragon trunk and installed the adaptor onto the Columbus Exposed Facility Unit (EFU).  Wiseman configured the Payload Power Switching Box (PPSB) allowing Columbus Control Center to provide power to the Rapidscat payload.  The Rapidcast Instrumentation Assembly will be transferred by Robotics Ground Controllers tomorrow. ISS-RapidScat is a space-based scatterometer that measures wind speed and direction over the ocean, and is useful for weather forecasting, hurricane monitoring, and observations of large-scale climate phenomena. The ISS RapidScat instrument enhances measurements from other international scatterometers by cross-checking their data, and demonstrates a unique way to replace an instrument aboard an aging satellite.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparations: Wilmore completed a Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) water fill using Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) 3003.  He then swapped the LCVG attached to EMU 3003 and attached an LCVG to EMU 3010, performed a pre-scrub water mixing and took water samples from each EMU. While the loop scrub was in process, he did alternate radio, EMU pressure regulator, and battery operations checkouts.  Wilmore performed a post-scrub water sample from each EMU and then Wiseman completed an additional LCVG swap and EMU loop scrub on EMU 3003 with an additional post-scrub water sample and finally an EMU leak check on both suits.  Wiseman and Gerst performed a review of EVA procedures and participated in a conference with ground specialists for clarifications.  These tasks are in preparation for EVA 27 which will perform a Pump Module (PM) relocation and Mobile Transporter Relay Assembly (MTRA) installation on October 7th.

Emergency Role and Responsibility Review: The entire crew completed a review of roles and responsibilities, general instructions and then discussed overall emergency responses.  This was followed by a discussion with ground specialists for clarification of any questions.  Following the review, the newly arrived 40S Crew completed an emergency mask review, including fit check and communication check while wearing the masks.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #38 on: 10/01/2014 06:33 am »
I'm not sure if it was already linked in the Expedition 40 thread, here the link to the map with recent photos of Expedition 40/41:

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/OnePane/basicviewer/index.html?appid=7cd4e3c8a8fd4e9dbb46cb2e39cd83e3

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #39 on: 10/01/2014 05:06 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 09/30/14

Posted on September 30, 2014 at 4:40 pm by HQ.
 

Rodent Research:  The Crew set up and configured the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) and installed various tools, supplies, and equipment in preparation for future planned Rodent Research activities.

Micro-8:  Gerst terminated Micro-8 Group Activation Packs (GAPs) C,D,E,F,G.  GAP’s D,E,F,G will be returned to Commercial Generic Biologic Apparatus -5  (CGBA-5) to await packing for SpaceX-4 return.  GAP C will be inserted into the General Laboratory Active Cryogenic ISS Experiment Refrigerator (GLACIER) frozen cold stowage.  Micro is a biology experiment which will expand our understanding of the fundamental basis of how space flight affects the biological and molecular functions of the cell and the molecular mechanisms by which cells and tissues respond to spaceflight conditions.

RapidScat:  On day two of external payload transfer operations, Robotics Ground Controllers removed the RapidScat Instrumentation Assembly from the SpaceX-4  Dragon trunk and installed it to the RapidScat Nadir Adapter on the Columbus Exposed Facility Unit (EFU). The transfer of the instrument only used 2 hours 20 minutes of its 4 hour thermal clock. No issues were encountered.  ISS-RapidScat is a space-based scatterometer that measures wind speed and direction over the ocean, and is useful for weather forecasting, hurricane monitoring, and observations of large-scale climate phenomena. The ISS RapidScat instrument enhances measurements from other international scatterometers by cross-checking their data, and demonstrates a unique way to replace an instrument aboard an aging satellite.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparations:  The crew performed several tasks today in preparation for EVA 27, which will relocate a Pump Module (PM) and install the Mobile Transporter Relay Assembly (MTRA) on October 7th and EVA 28 which will change out a Sequential Shunt Unit on October 15th.  Gerst, Wiseman and Wilmore set up the Equipment Lock, Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMUs) and ancillary hardware to support EVA preparations.  Wiseman performed conductivity tests on the EMU water samples collected during yesterday’s EMU loop scrubbing activities. Wiseman and Gerst also obtained measurements to support EMU fit checks planned for tomorrow and completed a review of the EVA worksite and translation paths. Wilmore reviewed the robotics support procedures for EVA 27 and initialized another charging cycle for the Long Life Batteries (LLBs).

Cycle Ergometer with Vibration Isolation and Stabilization (CEVIS):  This morning, CEVIS experienced an issue that prevented the Crew from being able to pedal forward.  After some troubleshooting, Ground teams determined that a change out of CEVIS hardware components would be necessary. Later in the day, the crew replaced the CEVIS Ergometer and Inertial Vibration Isolation System (IVIS) Boxes. Once the change out activity was complete, Gerst successfully checked out CEVIS by exercising for approximately 30 minutes.

Due to the unscheduled work performed on CEVIS, several activities were deferred from today’s plan. These activities include: MTRA preparation, EVA Caution & Warning System On-Board Training (OBT), SpaceTex, and Robotic software review for Gerst and Wiseman.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
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ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/01/14

Posted on October 1, 2014 at 4:58 pm by HQ.
 

FLame Extinguishment Experiment (FLEX)-2 Operations: Gerst removed the Combustion Integration Rack (CIR) alignment guides, isolating the rack and allowing ground teams to start another FLEX-2 test point via ground commanding.

Drug Metabolism:  Wiseman inserted the Drug Metabolism Stow Bag (containing BioCells) into Commercial generic Bioprocessing Apparatus-4 (CGBA-4), reconfigured CGBA-4 power and data cables and opened the locker door so that CGBA-4 can be removed without being powered off during future operations.  Metformin is a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, which is often associated with obesity. Along with lowering blood sugar and cholesterol, metformin has been shown to protect diabetic patients against several forms of cancer. Repurposing Metformin as an anti-cancer agent: microgravity studies in Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Drug Metabolism) studies yeast cells to understand how drugs act on tumors, and whether metformin can serve as an anti-cancer drug.

Plant Gravity Sensing (PGS):  Wilmore setup the experiment laptop terminal 2 (ELT2), retrieved a Seed Paper Kit from the MELFI, prepared the Seed Paper in a culture dish and placed the kit in the +2C MELFI.  Gravity is a critical environmental factor affecting the morphology and functions of organisms on the Earth. Plants sense the gravity vector and regulate their growth direction accordingly. We examine whether the gravity sensing machinery can be formed under the micro-gravity condition in the international space station, and examine the gravity sensing mechanism in plant seedlings.

 RapidScat: Ground teams will send commands to activate and checkout the RapidScat external payload this evening.

Salivary Markers:  Wilmore collected his first saliva samples in the seven day Salivary Marker investigation.  The Effects of Long-Term Exposure to Microgravity on Salivary Markers of Innate Immunity (Salivary Markers) investigation involves the collection of blood, saliva, urine and a health assessment on six subjects pre-, in- and post-flight to determine if spaceflight induced immune system dysregulation increases infection susceptibility or poses a significant health risk to crewmembers onboard the International Space Station. The investigation utilizes a longitudinal, repeated measures design to determine the effects of long-term exposure to microgravity on a host of salivary antimicrobial proteins (AMPs), latent viral reactivation, antibacterial properties of saliva, and blood markers associated with innate host immune defense.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparations:  The crew performed fit checks on Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Mobility Unit (EMU) 3003 and 3010 to ensure correct sizing prior to upcoming EVAs.  Once fit checks were complete, Gerst installed Rechargeable EVA Battery Assemblies (REBA) into both EMUs. EVA 27 is scheduled for next week on October 7th to carry out a Pump Module (PM) relocation and Mobile Transporter Relay Assembly (MTRA) installation.

Radiation Area Monitor (RAM) Deployment:  Wiseman deployed a total of 23 RAMs in various locations within the ISS. Once installed, he photo documented each newly deployed RAM.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #41 on: 10/03/2014 03:52 pm »
During the replay of the morning ISS broadcast, the commentator mentioned that a possible debris avoidance maneuver was cancelled after the probability of conjunction approached zero. A planned re-boost will proceed as planned.
Best quote heard during an inspection, "I was unaware that I was the only one who was aware."

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #43 on: 10/05/2014 03:47 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/02/14

Posted on October 2, 2014 at 4:55 pm by HQ.
 

Possible Conjunction with Object #38971: Ground teams evaluated tracking data throughout the day for a possible conjunction with Object #38971. Time of Closest Approach (TCA) will be Friday, October 03, 10:51pm CDT.  A decision whether or not to perform a Debris Avoidance Maneuver will be made later this evening after additional tracking data is received. If the decision is made to perform the maneuver, the Time of Ignition (TIG) would occur on Friday at 8:28pm.

Zebrafish Muscle: Gerst performed the second water quality measurement of the Aquatic Habitat aquarium water.  The Zebrafish muscle experiment asks if the atrophy of muscles under the condition of microgravity also occurs in zebrafish and why their atrophy occurs in the microgravity.

Circadian Rhythms: Gerst donned instrumentation to begin the 36 hour Circadian Rhythm experiment.  Circadian Rhythms investigates the role of synchronized circadian rhythms, or the “biological clock,” and how it changes during long-duration spaceflight. Researchers hypothesize that a non-24-hour cycle of light and dark affects crewmembers’ circadian clocks. The investigation also addresses the effects of reduced physical activity, microgravity and an artificially controlled environment. Changes in body composition and body temperature, which also occur in microgravity, can affect crewmembers’ circadian rhythms as well. Understanding how these phenomena affect the biological clock will improve performance and health for future crewmembers.

Biological Research In Canisters (BRIC): Wiseman reviewed onboard Training (OBT) materials for actuation of BRIC and then performs actuation on all BRIC-19 canisters. Wilmore obtained digital stills for Historical Documentation Photography of the BRIC actuation. The Biological Research in Canisters (BRIC) hardware has supported a variety of plant growth investigations.  The BRIC-19 investigation will focus on the growth and development of Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings in microgravity.  Seedlings will be preserved with a chemical fixative and returned to the ground for post flight evaluation.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparation: In support of upcoming EVA 27, Wiseman and Wilmore unpacked the Mobile Transporter Relay Assembly (MTRA) and related cables then prepared them for EVA.  In addition, they reviewed Robotic procedures and EVA translation paths associated with the planned Pump Module Relocation and MTRA Installation.

Emergency Hardware On-Board Training (OBT): The newly arrived crewmembers Samokutyaev,  Serova, and  Wilmore completed a review of equipment locations and positions of valves used in case of emergencies. The training was led by ISS Commander Suraev.  While conducting the OBT, the Crew translated along the emergency egress path to the Soyuz vehicles and confirmed there were no obstructions.

Treadmill 2 (T2) Status:  Following Saturday’s change out of the Data Avionic Unit, today the crew completed several closeout tasks associated with T2. Approximately 4 hours of assembly and checkout activities remain before T2 can be operational. Meanwhile, the Crew is able to exercise on the Cycle Ergometer with Vibration Isolation and Stabilization (CEVIS). 
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #44 on: 10/05/2014 06:01 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/02/14

Posted on October 2, 2014 at 4:55 pm by HQ.
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Biological Research In Canisters (BRIC): Wiseman reviewed onboard Training (OBT) materials for actuation of BRIC and then performs actuation on all BRIC-19 canisters. Wilmore obtained digital stills for Historical Documentation Photography of the BRIC actuation. The Biological Research in Canisters (BRIC) hardware has supported a variety of plant growth investigations.  The BRIC-19 investigation will focus on the growth and development of Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings in microgravity.  Seedlings will be preserved with a chemical fixative and returned to the ground for post flight evaluation.
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/grin!

The actuation for one of our pre-flight tests (called the Payload Verification Test, PVT) had issues back in May. The actuator is like a caulking gun mechanism which pushes a pin into the canister, plunging the fixative onto the petri plate inside which holds our seedlings. In May for our PVT one of the actuations stuck partway; when a tool malfunctions during PVT it is a big deal. After NASA did a bunch of further tests with the tool, it was determined that it was an isolated incident and that the tool and hardware should perform OK in flight. And it did!

Our BRICs are now in the MELFI (minus eighty freezer) and will be returned with Dragon CRS-4 later this month.

When I get the pics I'll post them :)

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #45 on: 10/06/2014 02:24 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/03/14

Posted on October 3, 2014 at 4:58 pm by HQ.
 

Conjunction Status: Ground teams continued to evaluate tracking data updates overnight for a possible conjunction with Object #38971. The latest tracking data indicates that the object is tracking away from the ISS and is no longer a concern.

SpaceTex: After an exercise session, Gerst completed a SpaceTex questionnaire about the textile. He then packed Tenax Diffusion Collector Tubes and SpaceTex clothing worn during exercise. This is the first of four SpaceTex sessions.  The present study is designed to investigate which textiles during sports exercise on ISS are evaluated as the best by the astronauts.

Biological Research In Canisters -19 (BRIC-19): Wiseman retrieved BRIC-19 canisters and inserted all four canisters into the Minus Eight-degree Freezer for ISS (MELFI) at actuation +12 hours (-0/+12 hours). The Biological Research in Canisters (BRIC) hardware has supported a variety of plant growth investigations.  The BRIC-19 investigation will focus on the growth and development of Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings in microgravity.  Seedlings will be preserved with a chemical fixative and returned to the ground for post flight evaluation.

Nanoracks Module 29: Wiseman utilized the Plate Reader to analyze Microplate(s) from Module-29. Two scans were planned. However, a Plate Reader anomaly precluded completion of the scans.  NanoRacks-Fluorescent Polarization in Microgravity utilizes the on-orbit Plate Reader facility to validate its functionality in three of its five modes of operation in order to examine the effect of microgravity on fluorescent polarization (FP) for a fluorophore in solution, to validate the UV-Visible mode by using three different absorbance wavelengths in serially diluted liquids, and to validate the fluorescence intensity by using serial dilutions of two different fluorophores. This investigation also serves as part of the process of validating and establishing a workflow for the Plate Reader facility.

Plant Gravity Sensing (PGS): Gerst removed seed paper from GLACIER and installed the plant experiment unit into Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) in the Saibo Rack, starting a Plant Gravity Sensing experiment.

Drug Metabolism: Gerst removed a sample kit from the GLACIER and placed it into the Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus-4 (CGBA-4).  He then removed the A group of BioCells from CGBA-4, injected Metformin into BioCells A01 through A08 and then injected Inoculum into BioCells A01 through A12, returned these BioCells to CGBA-4.  Metformin is a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, which is often associated with obesity. Along with lowering blood sugar and cholesterol, metformin has been shown to protect diabetic patients against several forms of cancer. Repurposing Metformin as an anti-cancer agent: microgravity studies in Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Drug Metabolism) studies yeast cells to understand how drugs act on tumors, and whether metformin can serve as an anti-cancer drug.

Space Headaches: Gerst and Wiseman completed Space Headaches questionnaires. The objectives of this study are to obtain in-flight data allowing evaluation of the prevalence and characteristics of headache in microgravity.

EMU Enhanced Caution and Warning C&W System (ECWS) Training: In preparation for upcoming Extravehicular Activities (EVAs), Wilmore setup the ECWS Onboard Trainer, reviewed ECWS operations, and practiced EVA Cuff Checklist procedures. EVA 27 is scheduled for next week on October 7th to carry out a Pump Module (PM) relocation and Mobile Transporter Relay Assembly (MTRA) installation.

Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) and Russian Toilet (ACY) Status: WHC and ACY both exhibited issues overnight and were inoperable for a short period of time. During this timeframe, the crew was given a go to use the Soyuz ACYs. After some quick troubleshooting, the SM ACY was recovered with a pump separator change out. The WHC was also recovered after Wilmore replaced the system’s Dose Pump.  Both systems are operating nominally since the repairs.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #46 on: 10/07/2014 07:38 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/06/14

Posted on October 6, 2014 at 4:46 pm by HQ.
 

Treadmill 2 (T2) Status:  Over the weekend, the Crew completed the last set of closeout activities in order to restore T2 operations. T2 had experienced connectivity issues between the Station Support Computer (SSC) and the T2 Rack on September 22nd. After extensive troubleshooting by Crew and ground teams, it was determined that a change out of the system’s Data Avionic Unit (DAU) was needed. The DAU change out occurred on September 27th. After the change out, approximately 10 hours of closeout activities remained to restore T2 operations. During the timeframe when T2 was inoperable, the Crew exercised on the Cycle Ergometer with Vibration Isolation and Stabilization (CEVIS).

Zebrafish Muscle: Gerst performed the third water quality measurement of the aquarium water.  This experiment asks if the atrophy of muscles under the condition of microgravity also occurs in zebrafish and why their atrophy occurs in the microgravity.

Salivary Markers:  Wilmore provided saliva, urine, and blood samples and stored them in cold stowage for the Salivary Markers investigation.  The Effects of Long-Term Exposure to Microgravity on Salivary Markers of Innate Immunity (Salivary Markers) investigation involves the collection of blood, saliva, urine and a health assessment on six subjects pre-, in- and post-flight to determine if spaceflight induced immune system dysregulation increases infection susceptibility or poses a significant health risk to crewmembers onboard the ISS.

Drug Metabolism: Gerst performed Drug Metabolism Sample Operations 4 today. The crew removed the C group of BioCells from Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus-4 (CGBA-4). A sample was then taken from all C group BioCells and placed in the Drug Metabolism Ziplock Bag. The Drug Metabolism Ziplock Bag was then placed in Cold Storage.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparation: In support of tomorrow’s EVA 27, Wilmore printed and installed Cuff Checklist procedures onto both Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMU). In addition, Gerst and Wiseman performed a functional checkout of the Simplified Aid for EVA Rescue (SAFER). Lastly, Gerst, Wiseman, and Wilmore all reviewed EVA related procedures and conducted a conference with the ground.  Hatch opening is set to occur tomorrow morning at 7:15am with ingress back into the Joint Airlock at approximately 12:55pm.

Mobile Servicing System (MSS) Operations: Today, the Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the MSS and maneuvered the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) to the start position for  tomorrow’s EVA.  They then set up the Mobile Base System (MBS) Payload Orbital Replaceable Unit (ORU) Accommodation (POA) for the release of the failed Pump Module during the EVA.  MSS performance today was nominal.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #47 on: 10/08/2014 10:24 am »
Air Supply: High Pressure Tanks Ready for Space Station
October 1, 2014  Steven Siceloff, KSC

The first of the new generation of canisters that will supply the International Space Station and its crew with breathable air was loaded recently at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of its shipment to space aboard an Orbital Sciences cargo resupply flight in October.

Known as NORS, for Nitrogen/Oxygen Recharge System, the tanks and their support fixtures are designed to be plugged into the station's existing air supply network to refill the tanks that were used before and brought up aboard space shuttles. The new tanks, measuring about 3 feet long and 21 inches in diameter and weighing 240 pounds, are pressurized to 6,000 pounds, more than twice the loading of the previous tanks.

"It's a really huge milestone," said Steve Bigos, who operates the NORS project at Kennedy.

Working inside the high bay of the Space Station Processing Facility at Kennedy, about a dozen people perform the operations to fill a single tank following two to three days of inspections and work stand preparations. They work about 40 feet from the stand with the tank and leave it alone for a day so it can cool down after the pressurization.

The team performed several fills on other tanks to make sure the process could be handled safely and performed as planned.

"There's really no other place in the world that operates up to 10,000 pounds per square inch like this in an operational environment," Bigos said. "We've had to be exceptionally cautious. It's not yet normal day-to-day operations but we're getting there."

The Orbital Sciences cargo spacecraft, Cygnus, will carry a nitrogen tank to the station during its mission. The next SpaceX cargo resupply flight will carry an oxygen tank that already is being processed for the flight. In all, 37 tanks are expected to be produced, loaded and taken to the station. Since the tanks can be reused once they are spent, each is expected to be brought back to Earth, refilled and sent back up several times.

Each time a tank is delivered, astronauts will unload it from the craft and install it on the station's gaseous oxygen and nitrogen network. The pressurized gases perform vital roles on the station. In addition to giving the station an atmosphere of nitrogen and oxygen like that of Earth, the system provides the pure oxygen astronauts breathe before beginning a spacewalk. The gases also are used in the station's ammonia-based cooling system and for other secondary uses.

Now that the shuttles have retired, the cargo craft, which launch without astronauts aboard, are the only U.S. ships available to take substantial gaseous supplies to the orbiting laboratory and its crew of six astronauts from NASA and other nations' space agencies.

"Without NORS, the space station would have no future," Bigos said

http://www.nasa.gov/content/air-supply-high-pressure-tanks-ready-for-space-station

Photo Caption: A NORS tank seen in its packing for flight. The tanks are filled with nitrogen or oxygen at 6,000 pounds psi and are used to refill the gaseous nitrogen and oxygen systems on the International Space Station. Image Credit: NASA
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #48 on: 10/08/2014 06:54 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/07/14

Posted on October 7, 2014 at 5:54 pm by HQ.
 

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 27:  Wiseman and Gerst conducted EVA 27 today with Wilmore providing support using the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS).  Phased Elaped Time (PET) for today’s EVA was 6 hours and 12 minutes.  They completed all primary objectives as follows:
•Retrieved Failed Pump Module from Payload ORU Accommodation (POA) and installed onto Express Systems Pallet (ESP)-2
•Replaced External TV Camera Group (ETVCG)-13 light which will be checked out after a 24-hour thermal conditioning
•Installed Mobile Transporter Relay Assembly (MTRA) which will allow the Mobile Base System (MBS) and any equipment on it to receive heater power if the Mobile Transporter (MT) fails to complete a translation.  A quick checkout of the MTRA was performed and was nominal
•Stowed Adjustable Grapple Bar (AGB) on the spare Flex Hose Rotary Coupler (FHRC) located on ESP-2

Mass Memory Unit (MMU):  The Columbus MMU2 did an automatic handover to MMU1.  At this time MMU1 is not functioning, resulting in a loss of redundancy.  Columbus can operate in this configuration for the near term.  Specialists will be reviewing to determine follow-on steps.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #49 on: 10/10/2014 08:51 pm »
Super Typhoon Vongfong Seen From ISS

Published on Oct 10, 2014
The cameras on the International Space Station captured this video of Super Typhoon Vongfong on October 9, 2014.

Note: the video is 20 min long, advance to 14:30 to see the eye.

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #50 on: 10/11/2014 08:55 am »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/08/14

Posted on October 8, 2014 at 4:43 pm by HQ.
 

Nanoracks Module-9:  Gerst continued with Module-9 operations which began in Increment 40. This is the 3rd of 5 module-9 sessions.  Today’s activities included deactivating and shaking designated mixture tubes. This 3rd session is performed 14 days before SpaceX-4 unberth.  Module-9 is a collection of student research projects utilizing the NanoRacks Mixsticks.The NanoRacks-National Center for Earth and Space Science Education 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 19 different science experiments flown in a NanoRacks Module on board the International Space Station (ISS).

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Activities:  Wiseman, Gerst, and Wilmore participated in a post-EVA debrief with ground specialists to discuss how the EVA went yesterday.  Gerst and Wiseman also performed a post-EVA medical assessment.  In addition, Wiseman and Wilmore reviewed procedures with a follow-on review with ground specialists in preparation for EVA 28, which is scheduled on October 15, 2014 to change out the Sequential Shunt Unit (SSU) 3A.

Cygnus Hardware Command Panel (HCP) and PROX Checkout:  Today, Gerst assembled the HCP and worked with ground teams in order to checkout 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. PROX String “A” will be checked out tomorrow.

Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Upper Stop Cable Change Out:  Wilmore completed a change out of the ARED left upper stop cable, which was reported as failed on Monday, 06 October. ARED has been cleared for nominal exercise operations.

ATV5 Reboost:  Today, an ISS reboost using Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV)-5 thrusters was successfully completed. This reboost sets up phasing for Progress 57 4-orbit rendezvous, currently scheduled to occur on October 29th. In addition, the reboost cleared the ISS from a potential conjunction.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
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ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/09/14

Posted on October 9, 2014 at 4:43 pm by HQ.
 

Cardio Ox (Human Research):  Wiseman, acting as the Crew Medical Officer operator, took flight day 15 Blood pressure and ultrasound measurements of Wilmore.  The objective of Cardio Ox is to determine whether biological markers of oxidative and inflammatory stress are elevated during and after space flight and whether this results in an increased, long-term risk of atherosclerosis in astronauts. Twelve crewmembers will provide blood and urine samples to assess biomarkers before launch, 15 and 60 days after launch, 15 days before returning to Earth, and within days after landing. Ultrasound scans of the carotid and brachial arteries will be obtained at the same time points, as well as through 5 years after landing, as an indicator of cardiovascular health.

Rodent Research-1:  The Crew gathered tools and conducted a procedure review for this weekend’s Rodent Research activity.

Cygnus Hardware Command Panel (HCP) and PROX Checkout:  Following yesterday’s successful checkout of Proximity Communications System (PROX) string “B”, Gerst worked with ground teams in order to checkout string “A”.  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, and even 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.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparation:  Gerst deconfigured EVA hardware that was used during EVA 27 and started to configure the hardware in order to support upcoming EVA 28. In addition, he performed an inspection of all safety and waist tethers and D-ring extenders for structural integrity.  EVA 28 is currently scheduled to occur on October 15th in order to carry out a replacement of the Sequential Shunt Unit (SSU) 3A.

ISS Emergency Drill On-Board Training (OBT):  All six crewmembers participated in two emergency drill scenarios then conducted a debrief with ground teams. Today’s training included a rapid depressurization in the FGB for the 1st session, followed by a fire in Node 1 scenario in the 2nd session. The purpose of these drills is to practice ISS emergency responses based on information provided by a 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 Mission Control Center (MCC) Houston and Moscow.

Lab Starboard ETVCG Light Checkout:  Yesterday evening, Flight Controllers activated the Lab Starboard External Television Camera Group (ETVCG) Luminaire, which was installed during US EVA 27.  The Luminaire check out was successful with expected current draw and visual confirmation.

Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Black Flakes:  Recent on-orbit photographs of the WHC Pressure Relief EDV have shown the presence of small black flakes.  These flakes are a potential concern for the WHC dose pump, and a possible contributor or symptom of the WHC dose pump failure experienced on October 3rd. Ground teams are working on a forward plan to investigate, meanwhile WHC continues to operate nominally.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #52 on: 10/14/2014 07:42 am »
Hello from Lena Serova :) !

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« Reply #53 on: 10/15/2014 09:47 am »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/10/14

Posted on October 10, 2014 at 4:54 pm by HQ.
 

Zebrafish Muscle:  Gerst performed the water quality measurement of aquarium water.  This experiment asks if the atrophy of muscles under the condition of microgravity also occurs in zebrafish and why their atrophy occurs in the microgravity.

Space Headaches:  Gerst and Wiseman completed space headaches questionnaires. The objectives of this study are to obtain in-flight data allowing evaluation of the prevalence and characteristics of headache in microgravity.

SpaceTex:  After an exercise session, Gerst completed and submitted a SpaceTex questionnaire about the textile, pack together Tenax Diffusion Collector Tubes, and SpaceTex clothing worn during exercise for data collection. This is the first of four SpaceTex sessions.  The present study is designed to investigate which textiles during sports exercise on ISS are evaluated as the best by the astronauts.

Rodent Research-1:  The Crew practiced procedures in preparation for upcoming Rodent Research activities.  The Rodent Research Hardware provides a platform aboard the International Space Station for long-duration rodent experiments in space. Such experiments will examine how microgravity affects the animals, providing information relevant to human spaceflight, discoveries in basic biology, and knowledge that will have direct impact toward human health on Earth. Rodent Research-1 is a test of the operational capabilities of the new hardware system, including the Transporter, Rodent Habitat, and Access Unit.

Cell Mechanosensing -2 (CMS-2):  Wilmore performed closeout of the CMS-2 experiment, disconnecting the microscope power cable from Utility DC/DC Converter (UDC) on Saibo Rack, removing the Meas Exp Culture Chamber (2) from the microscope and returning the microscope to its original configuration.  Cell Mechanosensing-2 is a continuing investigation to identify gravity sensors using several cultured cells and help develop countermeasures to muscle atrophy.  On the basis of the images obtained in orbit and from the chemically fixed cells on returning to Earth, the influence of gravity on the fine structures such as adherence, organelles will be assessed.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA)-28 Preparation:  This morning, Gerst built three pin kit jumpers which will be used to test the bulbs on the External TV Camera Group (ETVCG) luminaire that was brought inside ISS as part of EVA 27.  Later in the day, he replaced the failed bulb, tested and installed the repaired luminaire onto an ETVCG in preparation for EVA 28 next week.  Lastly, Wiseman and Wilmore reviewed Robotic and EVA related procedures then conducted a conference with the ground.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
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ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/14/14

Posted on October 14, 2014 at 4:12 pm by HQ.
 

Zebrafish Muscle: On Saturday Gerst performed a water exchange of Aquatic Habitat aquarium water and a water quality measurement.  Today he performed water maintenance, another water quality measurement and installed a cable to allow for troubleshooting of the Image Processing Unit (IPU).  This experiment asks if the atrophy of muscles under the condition of microgravity also occurs in zebrafish and why their atrophy occurs in the microgravity.

Rodent Research-1: On Sunday and Monday, the Crew performed the Rodent Research processing procedures and a fixative swap on the SPX-4 CASIS return samples.  Today, Wilmore performed an additional fixative swap.  The Rodent Research Hardware provides a platform aboard the International Space Station for long-duration rodent experiments in space. Such experiments will examine how microgravity affects the animals, providing information relevant to human spaceflight, discoveries in basic biology, and knowledge that will have direct impact toward human health on Earth. Rodent Research-1 is a test of the operational capabilities of the new hardware system, including the Transporter, Rodent Habitat, and Access Unit.

Plant Gravity Sensing:  Today, Gerst removed samples from the +2 deg C Minus Eighty-Degree Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI) and move the -95 deg C MELFI in preparation for return on SPX-4.

Drug Metabolism: Gerst removed the Drug Metabolism Stow Bag from the Commercial Generic Biologic Apparatus-4 (CGBA-4) in preparation for return on SpaceX-4.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA)-28 Preparation:  The Crew finalized the configuration for the Equipment Lock, Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMU), and ancillary hardware to support tomorrow’s EVA.  In addition, the Crew performed their last review of EVA-28 related procedures, including a follow-on conference with ground specialists.  Hatch opening is set to occur tomorrow morning at 7:25am CDT with ingress back into the Joint Airlock at approximately 1:20pm CDT.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #55 on: 10/16/2014 02:28 pm »
 What do cosmonauts eat for lunch? You can read details on our website in "ISS Mailbox" blog of Elena Serova :) - http://www.federalspace.ru/21013/ (In Russian)

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #56 on: 10/16/2014 03:16 pm »
What do cosmonauts eat for lunch? You can read details on our website in "ISS Mailbox" blog of Elena Serova :) - http://www.federalspace.ru/21013/ (In Russian)

oh look at that (last image, bottom left corner): an onion in space!
I would have thought it could create a massive eye watering issue, as Chris Hadfield had demonstrated on orbit.

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ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/15/14

Posted on October 15, 2014 at 4:47 pm by HQ.
 

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 28:  Wiseman and Wilmore completed EVA 28 today.  Hatch opening was on time at 7:15am CDT and the EVA was completed with a planned Phased Elapsed Time (PET) of 6 hours and 35 minutes.  All primary objectives were successfully completed as follows:
•Sequential Shunt Unit (SSU) 3A Remove and Replace (R&R)
•Articulating Portable Foot Restraint (APFR) Tool Stanchion (TS) Relocation
•Degraded ETVCG Removal from Camera Port (CP)7
•WETA Relocation from CP8 to CP11
•New ETVCG installation onto CP8

European Modular Cultivation System (EMCS) Checkout:  Gerst performed a checkout of the EMCS Belt/Pulley system. He checked and photographed the EMCS Rotor Belts/Pulleys in preparation for a future payload.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #58 on: 10/17/2014 04:03 pm »

Per the PAO's comments about the purpose of the EVAs to prep the station for reconfig, and bringing the new docking adapters to station, does anyone know the mechanics of how that'll work?  Will they fly the adapters in the trunk and deploy from there?  Will they mount on the front of Dragon(s) such that the s/c serves as the grapple fixture and attach the entire "stack" to the given PMA?  Interesting times/activties to be sure!

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #59 on: 10/17/2014 04:33 pm »
The docking adapters will be flown in the trunk and installed with the SSRMS.  Dragon will be berthed as normal.

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
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ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/16/14

Posted on October 16, 2014 at 4:49 pm by HQ.
 
NanoRacks Module 9:  Wilmore performed session 4 of 5 Nanoracks Module 9. He retrieved the module and activated/deactivated/shook the designated mixture tubes to facilitate NanoRacks Module-9 experiments. Module-9 is a collection of student research projects utilizing the NanoRacks Mixsticks. The NanoRacks-National Center for Earth and Space Science Education 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 19 different science experiments flown in a NanoRacks Module on board the International Space Station (ISS).

NanoRacks:  Wilmore removed Nanoracks Modules 16, 18, 20, 21 and 22 from inside the Nanoracks Platform. He also removed Modules 28 and 31 from inside the Nanoracks Platform-2 and configured all modules for return on SpaceX-4.

Post Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Activities:  The Crew performed a variety of tasks following yesterday’s successful EVA-28.  Wisemen and Wilmore performed their post-EVA medical assessments.  Wiseman also performed a water dump and fill of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) feedwater tanks to prepare them for stowage and initiated a charge cycle for the Rechargeable EVA Battery Assembly (REBA). All three US Crew members participated in a post-EVA debrief with ground specialists.  Lastly, Wiseman and Wilmore performed a deconfiguration of the airlock.

Oxygen Generation System (OGS) Hydrogen Sensor Remove & Replace (R&R): Today Gerst replaced the OGS Hydrogen Sensor.  This sensor has reached the end of its lifetime of 150 days of operations.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #61 on: 10/19/2014 04:37 pm »
Copied over from the SpaceX-4 thread due to crew impact

CAPCOM just announced to the crew that Dragon un-berth has slipped to Saturday due to weather concerns impacting a safe landing.  The crew has been given the day off tomorrow.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #62 on: 10/20/2014 02:59 pm »
Some on-orbit images of Reid Weisman actuating the fixative onto our seedlings for BRIC-19. This happened on October 2. Our BRIC canisters will be returned next week on the Dragon.

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #63 on: 10/20/2014 07:32 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/17/14

Posted on October 17, 2014 at 5:24 pm by HQ.
 

Commercial Protein Crystal Growth High Density Modified (CPCG-HM): Gerst reviewed CPCG-HM experiment overview reference file and procedures.  He then deactivated samples, powered down, and placed CPCG-HM inside a Merlin+4 deg C unit for return on Dragon/SpaceX (SpX)-4.  CPCG-HM is a National Laboratory Office experiment that is intended to demonstrate the scientific and commercial value of protein crystallization on a long-duration microgravity mission. This will be accomplished using flight hardware that accommodates high-value proteins whose structures cannot be determined through ground-based methods. Studying protein crystals grown in microgravity could provide useful information in the development of new drugs.

Space Headaches:  Gerst and Wiseman completed Space Headaches questionnaires. The objectives for this study are to obtain in-flight data allowing evaluation of the prevalence and characteristics of headache in microgravity.

Nanoracks Module 19:  Gerst performed microscope analysis of the Crystal Plates contained in NanoRacks Module-19 after several days of crystal growth.  The Crew uses the Reflective Microscope (Module-12) to take photos of the Crystal Plates located in NanoRacks Module-19 Crystal Plate Frames.

Seedling Growth-2:  Gerst reviewed overview materials and then replaced experiment containers (EC) within the European Modular Cultivation System (EMCS) with new ECs prepared to perform the first Seedling Growth-2 experiment run. Seedling Growth-2 is the second part of the Seedling Growth Experiment series and uses the plant Arabidopsis thaliana to determine the effects of gravity on cellular signaling mechanisms of phototropism and to investigate cell growth and proliferation responses to light stimulation in microgravity conditions.

CASIS PCG-3: Wiseman retrieved two Handheld High Density Protein Crystal Growth (HDPCG) units and relocated samples from the +2 Minus Eighty Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI) dewar to the -95 MELFI dewar in preparation for return on Dragon/SpX-4. The CASIS PCG-3 investigation focuses on the crystallization of monoclonal antibodies, which are immune cells that can specifically bind to target cells or proteins. The monoclonal antibodies are currently undergoing clinical trials for the treatment of several diseases. High quality crystals can be used by the pharmaceutical industry to determine protein structure, improve drug delivery and drug purification methods and to develop better methods for the storage of biologically active ingredients.

Rodent Research -1: The Crew relocated Rodent Research samples from +4C cold stowage to -95C cold stowage in preparation for retrun on Dragon/SpX-4.

Dragon/SpaceX (SpX)-4 Activities:  Wiseman and Wilmore completed training in preparation for the Dragon/SpX-4 undock planned for Tuesday, October 21.  Wilmore performed some additional Dragon/SpX-4 cargo operations.

Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) preparations:  Wilmore started a battery charging cycle and gathered tools and equipment in support of Russian EVA 40.  Imagery of the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) was taken to allow assessment of the cargo stowage.  The ATV hatch will be closed for the Russian EVA and needs to be in a configuration to allow a manual undocking in the event of a contingency.  Suraev, Samokutyaev and Serova completed a dry run with pressurized Orlan suits.  The crew also installed lights and cameras onto the suits and completed an EVA procedure review.  Russian EVA 40 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22.

Multifiltration Bed Removal and Replacement (R&R):  Wiseman completed an R&R of the Water Processor Assembly (WPA) multifiltration bed.  The levels of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) measured in recent water samples has been rising indicating that filtration bed is saturated.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #64 on: 10/22/2014 07:06 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/20/14

Posted on October 20, 2014 at 4:50 pm by HQ.
 

United States On-orbit Segment (USOS) Crew Day Off / SpaceX Unberth Delay:  Today was a USOS Crew day off, resulting from a delay to unberth SpaceX-4 Dragon.  Due to forecasts of high seas at the time of splashdown, SpaceX-4 unberth and landing has been delayed until this coming Saturday, October 25th.  Dragon loading and hatch closure activities are being replanned to support the new unberth date.

Mobile Servicing System (MSS) Operations:  Robotic Flight Controllers powered up the MSS and utilized the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) in order to grapple the Dragon Flight Releasable Grapple Fixture (FRGF).  Today’s SSRMS maneuver was performed in preparation for Saturday’s Dragon unberth and release.  MSS performance was nominal.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #65 on: 10/22/2014 07:06 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/21/14

Posted on October 21, 2014 at 4:49 pm by HQ.
 

Ocular Health: Gerst conducted his return minus 30 day Ocular Health vision test and completed a questionnaire. With Wilmore as the Crew Medical Officer (CMO) operator, the tonometer was used to collect eye pressure measurements on Gerst as well as blood pressure measurements utilizing a blood pressure cuff.  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.

Zebra Fish Muscle: In response to a crew comment to improve access for equipment used on the Zebra Fish muscle experiment, ground teams developed a more efficient stowage plan.  Gerst consolidate items for Zebra Fish Muscle from behind the stowage rack to the rack front for easier access by the crew.  He also replaced waste filters in the Aquatic Habitat Aquarium with fresh filters.  The Zebra Fish Muscle experiment asks if the atrophy of muscles under the condition of microgravity also occurs in Zebra Fish and why their atrophy occurs in the microgravity.

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Loop Scrub:  Following last week’s successful Extravehicular Activity, today Wiseman and Wilmore configured EMU Suits 3003 and 3010 for loop scrubbing. Once the suits were configured, they performed ionic and particulate filtration (scrubbing) and conducted biocidal maintenance (iodination) on both the suits and Airlock cooling water loops.  Samples containing 250 mL of the water were obtained before and after the loop scrub activity to determine the effectiveness of the filtering.  10 mL of this water sample will be used for a conductivity test and the remaining water will be sent to the ground for chemical analysis.

Waste Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Purge:  The WHC System was purged this morning in an attempt to investigate small black flakes that were recently observed in the pressure relief bag (EDV), which is used during flush tank fills. Once today’s activity was complete, the crew discovered that the flakes were still being produced by the system. The flakes are estimated to measure ~1 mm in size. Samples of these flakes will be acquired tomorrow and prepared for return to the ground for analysis via SpaceX-4 Dragon.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #66 on: 10/23/2014 02:23 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/22/14

Posted on October 22, 2014 at 5:13 pm by HQ.
 

Russian Segment Extravehicular Activity (RS EVA) 40:  Suraev and Samokutyaev successfully conducted RS EVA 40 today in 3 hours 38 minutes.  Suraev and Samokutyaev accomplished the following objectives:
•Removal and jettison of Radiometriya [РК 21-8] from SM Plane II
•Removal of experiment EXPOSE-R protective cover from SM Plane II
•Take samples for the “Test” Experiment on DC1 EV hatch 2 window
•Removal and jettison KURS (2АСФ1-1 and 2АСФ1-2) antennas from MRM2
•Taking photos of ISS RS exterior.

The jettisons were captured on video and specialists are analyzing its trajectory.

RS EVA Isolation activities: Throughout today’s EVA, Serova and Wilmore were isolated in the MRM-2 / Soyuz 40 volume, while Wiseman and Gerst had access to all modules forward of the Service Module / DC1.  During his isolation, Wilmore performed several tasks including an On-Board Training (OBT) for Cygnus rendezvous.  The Orbital-3 flight is scheduled for launch on Monday October 27th, and berthing on November 2nd.  Additionally, he performed an imagery survey of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) Wake Radiator and will be downlinking the images for ground teams to review.

Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Sample Collection: Following yesterday’s WHC system flush the crew successfully transferred the contents of an EДB to the Water Processing Assembly (WPA) through a Microbial Removal Filter (MRF).  The filter was able to capture a sufficient amount of black flakes and will be returned to the ground for analysis.

Ocular Health: Wiseman and Gerst performed their final (Return-30 day) Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) session with Wiseman first acting as a Subject and Gerst the Operator then switching to Wiseman as the Operator for Gerst.  Gerst and Wiseman also performed fundoscopy with remote guidance. 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.

Medaka Osteoclast Periodic Water Maintenance: Gerst performed a sampling of the Water Circulation Unit of the Aquatic Habitat (AQH) to measure the concentration of ammonia dissolved in the water.  JAXA specialists will be meeting tonight (Houston time) to review the data and determine forward actions.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #67 on: 10/24/2014 02:21 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/23/14

Posted on October 23, 2014 at 4:42 pm by HQ.
 

Muscle Atrophy Resistive Exercise System (MARES): Gerst configured cabling, set up and activated the European Physiology Module (EPM) laptop in support of future MARES activities scheduled for later this year.

Ocular Health: Gerst conducted his Return minus 30 day Ocular Health tests. With Wiseman as the Crew Medical Officer (CMO) operator, the ultrasonic eye imaging was taken followed by an echocardiogram with guidance from the Ocular Health ground team.  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. Information gathered will assist in the development of countermeasures, clinical monitoring strategies, and clinical practice guidelines.

Health Maintenance System (HMS) Ocular Health (OH):  Wiseman and Gerst continued their Return-30 day OH sessions including ocular ultrasounds and an echocardiogram for Gerst.

SPRINT:  The Crew set up the Ultrasound 2 equipment to support Wiseman’s Sprint Flight Day 150 session.  The Ultrasound Muscle Volume Scan activities were performed with remote guidance from ground team. 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.

Bilogical Rythyms 48 hrs: Wilmore relocated and performed a checkout of laptop computers in preparation for the JAXA Biorythyms 48 hour experiment.  The objective of this study is to examine the accurate circadian variation of cardiac autonomic function in space flight. The crew will wear an Actiwatch for 96 hours and an electrocardiograph (ECG) for 48 hours.  The crew conducts two in-flight data collections.

Russian Segment (RS) Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 40 Cleanup: Following yesterday’s long day due to the successful EVA, the crew wake time was delayed by 3.5 hours, resulting in a shortened duty day for the entire crew.  Suraev and Samukutyaev performed post-EVA operations including suit drying, loop refilling, and post-EVA conferences. 
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #68 on: 10/24/2014 02:52 pm »
Hey all, I had a question about ISS orbit and daylight that I posted over in the Q&A thread a couple days ago.  If you are knowledgeable on this subject, please go take a look.  Thanks!
« Last Edit: 10/24/2014 02:53 pm by ChrisC »
PSA #1: EST does NOT mean "Eastern Time".  Use "Eastern" or "ET" instead, all year round, and avoid this common error.  Google "EST vs EDT".
PSA #2: It's and its: know the difference and quietly impress grammar pedants.  Google "angry flower its" .  *** See profile for two more NSF forum tips. ***

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Muscle Atrophy Resistive Exercise System (MARES): Gerst configured cabling, set up and activated the European Physiology Module (EPM) laptop in support of future MARES activities scheduled for later this year.

About time! MARES was launched way back in April 2010, and it still isn't in use yet!
« Last Edit: 10/24/2014 07:36 pm by Space Pete »
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #70 on: 10/26/2014 02:30 am »
The awful uniforms infesting college football have reached orbit, ugh :)

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Astronaut Butch Wilmore is wearing his orange and white flight suit for tonight's Tennessee vs. Alabama football game. Good luck to Alabama and Tennessee!
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #71 on: 10/27/2014 01:57 pm »
CAPCOM called up to the crew that the ground is tracking a debris conjunction and that a debris avoidance maneuver is planned in about 3 hours
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #72 on: 10/27/2014 02:05 pm »
ATV-5 will burn for over 3 minutes to avoid debris from a Cosmos communications satellite launched in June 2003.  Closest approach without the DAM would be .2 miles around 330pm Houston time. No impact to planned supply vehicle launches is expected.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #73 on: 10/27/2014 03:29 pm »
Tour of the ISS from Elena Serova  :)  (in Russian)


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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #75 on: 10/27/2014 05:28 pm »
Space Station LIve: GPS Experiment on SCAN Testbed

Published on Oct 27, 2014
NASA MSFC public affairs officer Lori Meggs interviews David Robison, the principal investigator for the GPS Experiment on SCAN Testbed. The Space Communications and Navigation Testbed (SCAN Testbed) contains Software Defined Radios that can be reconfigured with new software, which would allow mission planners to change how the radios function after they are in orbit. The interview aired during Space Station Live on October 24, 2014.

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #76 on: 10/27/2014 05:41 pm »
Tour of the ISS from Elena Serova  :)  (in Russian)



It's a tour of the Russian segment of the ISS :)
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #77 on: 10/27/2014 06:59 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/24/14

Posted on October 24, 2014 at 4:55 pm by HQ.
 

SpaceX-4 Departure Preparations:  The Crew performed final cargo loading today. Once loading was complete, they egressed Dragon, closed the hatch, and configured the Node 2 vestibule which included installation of the Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM) Controller Panel Assemblies (CPAs).  SpaceX-4 unberth activities are scheduled to start tomorrow morning at ~7:00am with the Crew releasing Dragon at ~8:56am, utilizing the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS).

EarthRim:  Gerst set up a camera in Cupola for sequential auto photo shooting. Sequential shooting is executed for 50 minutes.  The Earth Rim Observation supports the Multi-mission Consolidated Equipment (MCE) investigation by providing further observation data to enhance the research outcome.

MICRO 8:  Gerst removed Micro-8 Group Activation Pack (GAPs) from the Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus (CGBA) and packed it for return on SpaceX-4.

Biological Research 48:  Gerst prepared Actiwatch Spectrums for data collection of Biorhythm 48 measurement by configuring two Actiwatches using Actiware Software and the Medical Laptop. The objective of this study is to examine the accurate circadian variation of cardiac autonomic function by space flight. The crew will wear an Actiwatch for 96 hours and an electrocardiograph (ECG) for 48 hours.  The crew conducts two In-flight data collects.

Circadian Rhythms:  Wiseman donned instrumentation to begin the 36 hour Circadian Rhythm experiment.  Circadian Rhythms investigates the role of synchronized circadian rhythms, or the “biological clock,” and how it changes during long-duration spaceflight. Researchers hypothesize that a non-24-hour cycle of light and dark affects crewmembers’ circadian clocks. The investigation also addresses the effects of reduced physical activity, microgravity and an artificially controlled environment. Changes in body composition and body temperature, which also occur in microgravity, can affect crewmembers’ circadian rhythms as well. Understanding how these phenomena affect the biological clock will improve performance and health for future crewmembers.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #78 on: 10/29/2014 12:42 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/28/14

Posted on October 28, 2014 at 7:00 pm by HQ.
 

Orbital (Orb)-3 Cygnus Launch Anomaly:  Following yesterday’s launch cancellation due to a range violation, today at 5:22pm CDT, the Orbital Antares Rocket launched then experienced a catastrophic failure soon after. Orbital Sciences will be working with NASA teams in order to investigate the cause of the failure. No injuries have been reported.

Rodent Research-1:  The Crew performed processing procedures, preparing the remaining Rodent Research-1 experiment test subjects for the scheduled return on SpaceX-5.  The Rodent Research Hardware provides a platform aboard the ISS for long-duration rodent experiments in space. Such experiments will examine how microgravity affects the animals, providing information relevant to human spaceflight, discoveries in basic biology, and knowledge that will have direct impact toward human health on Earth. Rodent Research-1 is also a test of operational capabilities of the new hardware system, including the Transporter, Rodent Habitat, and Access Unit. 

BP Reg:  Gerst set up the BP Reg hardware and then completed his data collection session. This investigation tests the effectiveness of an in-flight manipulation of arterial blood pressure (BP) as an indicator of post-flight response to a brief stand test, since space flight negatively impacts the regulation of BP on return to upright posture on earth. A Leg Cuff test induces a brief drop in BP following the release of a short obstruction of blood flow to the legs. The change in BP from pre-flight to in-flight will be used to predict those astronauts who might be susceptible to experience the greatest drop in BP in the post-flight stand test. A second objective of this investigation is to determine whether cardiac output calculated from the analysis of the finger blood pressure waveform provides an accurate estimate both pre-flight and in-flight by comparison with a rebreathing method.

Biological Rythyms 48 hour:  Gerst terminated first his 24-hour measurement, exchanged the multi-media card and battery, and then restarted for the final 24-hour measurement.  The objective of this study is to examine the accurate circadian variation of cardiac autonomic function by space flight. The crew will wear an Actiwatch for 96-hour and an electrocardiograph (ECG) for 48-hour. 

Circadian Rhythms:  Wiseman removed instrumentation concluding the 36 hour Circadian Rhythm experiment.  Circadian Rhythms investigates the role of synchronized circadian rhythms, or the “biological clock,” and how it changes during long-duration spaceflight. Researchers hypothesize that a non-24-hour cycle of light and dark affects crewmembers’ circadian clocks. The investigation also addresses the effects of reduced physical activity, microgravity and an artificially controlled environment. Changes in body composition and body temperature, which also occur in microgravity, can affect crewmembers’ circadian rhythms as well. Understanding how these phenomena affect the biological clock will improve performance and health for future crewmembers.

Zebra Fish Muscle:  Gerst performed periodic water maintenance on the Aquatic Habitat and measuring concentration of ammonium in water to check water quality.  The Zebra fish muscle experiment asks if the atrophy of muscles under the condition of microgravity also occurs in zebrafish and why their atrophy occurs in the microgravity.

Electromagnetic Levitation (EML):  Gerst completed final assembly of Electromagnetic Levitation experiment hardware components in the Columbus module in preparation for future commissioning.  The EML provides for containerless processing of liquid metals in a micro-gravity environment and precise measurement of their thermo-physical properties.

SpaceX-4 Dragon Departure:  On Saturday October 25th, SpaceX-4 Dragon was successfully unberthed from the Node 2 Nadir docking port then released by the Crew utilizing the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) at 8:58am CDT.  Dragon later performed a nominal deorbit burn which led to splashdown in the expected Pacific Ocean landing zone at 2:40pm CDT the same day.   Dragon was subsequently recovered by the recovery vessel and powered cargo and early de-stow items were transferred.

Progress 56 Undocking:  Progress M-24M (56P) undocked from the DC1 docking port at 12:38am CDT Monday, October 27th.  The Progress spacecraft will remain in orbit until November 19th in support of a non-ISS related experiment “ОТРАЖЕНИЕ-5”.

Conjunction with Object #34881 (COSMOS 2251 Debris):  Monday, Ground Teams evaluated tracking data for a possible conjunction with Object #34881. Concern level on the item remained high after several tracking updates were received, which led to the decision to perform an avoidance maneuver. Ground teams initiated a Pre-Determined Debris Avoidance Maneuver (PDAM) utilizing the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) thrusters at 12:42 pm CDT. The maneuver achieved a delta-V (velocity) of 0.5 meters per second, which cleared this event and is not expected to perturb near term visiting vehicles (57P and Orb-3) rendezvous with ISS.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #79 on: 10/29/2014 03:38 pm »
It's a tour of the Russian segment of the ISS :)
Oh, sorry, of course!

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #80 on: 10/30/2014 02:25 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/29/14

Posted on October 29, 2014 at 4:32 pm by HQ.
 

57 Progress (P) Launch Status:  57P successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome today at 2:09am CDT.  The spacecraft proceeded with a nominal 4 orbit rendezvous with ISS and docked to the DC-1 docking port at 8:08am CDT.  The Progress is delivering more than 2987 lbs of cargo to the ISS.

Orbital (Orb)-3 Cygnus Launch Anomaly:  Yesterday, the Orbital Antares Rocket experienced a catastrophic failure soon after launch. Orbital Sciences is leading the mishap investigation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS), and assistance from NASA to determine the cause of the failure. No injuries were reported. ISS ground teams are assessing the impacts due to the loss of cargo on Orb-3 and how future vehicle manifests will be affected. On-orbit crew timelines are also being updated to backfill the time slated for Orb-3 related operations.

Skin-B: Gerst conducted a Skin-B data collection using the Tewameter probe to measure the skin barrier function; the Visioscan Camera to measure skin surface topography; and the Corneometer probe to measure skin hydration. The Skin-B experiment will improve understanding of skin aging, which is slow on Earth but very much accelerated in space. This will also provide insights into the aging process in other (similar) bodily tissues in general. The data could help in determining impact for astronauts on future missions to the Moon and Mars where environmental conditions are more challenging.

Biological Rhythms 48 hour:  Gerst completed the second and final 24 hour measurement, removed the Digital Walk Holter electrocardiogram (ECG) and Actiwatch Spectrum equipment from his body and copied the Digital Walk Holter ECG data to Medical Laptop. The objective of this study is to examine the accurate circadian variation of cardiac autonomic function by space flight. The crew will wear an Actiwatch for 96-hour and an electrocardiograph (ECG) for 48-hour.  The crew conducts two In-flight data collects.

Blood Pressure (BP) Reg (Regulation):  Wiseman set up the BP Reg hardware and then completed his third BP Reg data collection session. After completing the investigation, the BP Reg hardware was stowed.  This investigation tests the effectiveness of an in-flight manipulation of arterial BP as an indicator of post-flight response to a brief stand test, since space flight negatively impacts the regulation of BP on return to upright posture on earth. A Leg Cuff test induces a brief drop in BP following the release of a short obstruction of blood flow to the legs. The change in BP from pre-flight to in-flight will be used to predict those astronauts who might be susceptible to experience the greatest drop in BP in the post-flight stand test. A second objective of this investigation is to determine whether cardiac output calculated from the analysis of the finger blood pressure waveform provides an accurate estimate both pre-flight and in-flight by comparison with a rebreathing method.

Nanoracks Module 29:  Wiseman retrieved a Module 29 micro-plate from MELFI and then utilized the Plate Reader to perform 2 scans of the micro-plate.  Once scans were completed, Wiseman moved the USB drives to the Nanoracks Platform-2 in the JEM so the ground can retrieve the data.  NanoRacks-Fluorescent Polarization in Microgravity (NanoRacks-Micro-gRx) utilizes the on-orbit Plate Reader facility to validate its functionality in three of its five modes of operation in order to examine the effect of microgravity on fluorescent polarization (FP) for a fluorophore in solution, to validate the UV-Visible mode by using three different absorbance wavelengths in serially diluted liquids, and to validate the fluorescence intensity by using serial dilutions of two different fluorophores. This investigation also serves as part of the process of validating and establishing a workflow for the Plate Reader facility. This investigation lays the ground work for opening the door to performing well-based life science experiments on the ISS and to developing new capillary-based plate technology that may lead to new treatments for disease.

SpinSat:  Gerst relocated SpinSat from the JEM to the Node 2 forward endcone, where it will remain in its foam box until SpinSat deployment.  The objective of the Special Purpose Inexpensive Satellite (SpinSat) experiment is to fly a 22-inch diameter spherical satellite equipped with an array of electrically-controlled solid propellant thrusters. It is intended to be a tumbling satellite having a mass of approximately 50 kg with a single axis momentum wheel and multiple micro-thrusters on the sphere’s surface. For its initial space flight demonstration, SpinSat aims to test movement and positioning of small satellite in space using new technology micro-thrusters.

DEvice for the study of Critical LIquids and Crystallization (DECLIC): Wiseman exchanged the existing DECLIC data cables with the spare set of cables as part of a troubleshooting effort to restore capability. Previous attempts to initialize the system caused errors during the boot sequence and DECLIC went into safe mode.   A future checkout of the DECLIC hardware and the High Temperature Insert (HTI) – Reflight (R) experiment will be scheduled.   DECLIC HTI-R studies water near its critical point, the point beyond which water loses its distinction between liquid and vapor and begins to behave as a dense gas. Salt tends to precipitate out from water at temperatures and pressures beyond its critical point. Understanding this behavior will assist designers in building extended-life and low-maintenance supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) reactors that will provide for more environmentally friendly waste management systems and reduce operating costs of power plants that use supercritical water for its working fluid.

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) 3011 Return to Service:  Following the replacement of the Fan Pump Separator (FPS) on EMU suit 3011 earlier this year, Wilmore successfully tested the FPS components by performing a visual water leakage inspection and implemented a structural gas leakage test at the maximum operating suit pressure. In addition, he conducted a long-duration leak check on the suit.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #81 on: 10/31/2014 02:21 am »
Can someone point me to a crew timeline for Friday?   I did some searching and found this timeline which is a straight listing of crew tasks for the day.  http://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/files/103114_tl.pdf  But I also recall seeing a more graphical timeline, one that showed orbital daytime / nighttime on it, although that might have been a shuttle mission timeline. 
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #82 on: 10/31/2014 01:43 pm »
Sounds like the Blue Angels are visiting Mission Control.  There is an air show in town in Houston.  The "Fly Navy" members of the ISS crew are definitely enjoying the conversation and looking forward to a ride in a Hornet.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #83 on: 10/31/2014 02:20 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/30/14

Posted on October 30, 2014 at 5:19 pm by HQ.
 

Zebra Fish Muscle:  Gerst connected a water bag and a waste bag to the Aquatic Habitat water circulation unit and performed water exchange #6. The Zebra Fish muscle experiment asks if the atrophy of muscles under the condition of microgravity also occurs in Zebra Fish and why their atrophy occurs in the microgravity.

Cardio Ox (Human Research):  Wilmore, acting as the Crew Medical Officer operator, took return minus 15 days blood pressure and ultrasound measurements of subject Wiseman.  The objective of Cardio Ox is to determine whether biological markers of oxidative and inflammatory stress are elevated during and after space flight and whether this results in an increased, long-term risk of atherosclerosis in astronauts.

Soyuz 39S Descent Drill:  Wiseman and Suraev prepared for their return by conducting a Soyuz descent drill. 39S is scheduled to return to earth with Suraev, Wiseman, and Gerst on November 10, 2014.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Mobility Unit (EMU) Loop Scrub:  Wilmore and Gerst performed EMU loop scrubs throughout the day as part of the periodic EMU maintenance plan. Along with the loop scrubs, water samples were collected before and after the scrub. The water samples are scheduled to return via 39S in November. During the loop scrubs, the Fan Pump Separator associated with EMU 3005 did not activate as expected. The Loop Scrub for EMU 3005 was deferred as a result. The Loop Scrub on EMU 3011 was completed nominally without issues. Ground teams are working on a troubleshooting plan for the EMU 3005 Fan Pump Separator.

57P Docking Clamps Installation:  Yesterday’s docking of 57P was completed as planned.  After capture, the Progress hooks were closed. However, in order to preserve life cycles on the DC1 hooks, those hooks were not commanded to close.  Instead, the docking clamps were installed by Samokutyaev today.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #84 on: 10/31/2014 04:02 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/30/14

Posted on October 30, 2014 at 5:19 pm by HQ.
 

57P Docking Clamps Installation:  Yesterday’s docking of 57P was completed as planned.  After capture, the Progress hooks were closed. However, in order to preserve life cycles on the DC1 hooks, those hooks were not commanded to close.  Instead, the docking clamps were installed by Samokutyaev today.



That's interesting...

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #85 on: 11/02/2014 05:23 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/30/14

Posted on October 30, 2014 at 5:19 pm by HQ.
 

57P Docking Clamps Installation:  Yesterday’s docking of 57P was completed as planned.  After capture, the Progress hooks were closed. However, in order to preserve life cycles on the DC1 hooks, those hooks were not commanded to close.  Instead, the docking clamps were installed by Samokutyaev today.



That's interesting...

There is plan to double (redundance) the electric engine which moves the hooks on Soyuz TMA-M / Progress M-M spaceships. Maybe there is a connection ?
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #86 on: 11/03/2014 03:08 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 10/31/14

Posted on October 31, 2014 at 4:27 pm by HQ.
 

Circadian Rhythms:  Gerst donned instrumentation to begin the 36 hour Circadian Rhythm experiment which investigates the role of synchronized circadian rhythms, or the “biological clock,” and how it changes during long-duration spaceflight. Researchers hypothesize that a non-24-hour cycle of light and dark affects crewmembers’ circadian clocks. The investigation also addresses the effects of reduced physical activity, microgravity and an artificially controlled environment. Changes in body composition and body temperature, which also occur in microgravity, can affect crewmembers’ circadian rhythms as well. Understanding how these phenomena affect the biological clock will improve performance and health for future crewmembers.

Space headaches:  Gerst and Wiseman will complete weekly questionnaires. The objectives of this study are to obtain in-flight data allowing evaluation of the prevalence and characteristics of headache in microgravity.

Seedling Growth-2:  In preparation for the Seedling Growth-2 experiment, Wilmore manually opened the European Modular Cultivation System (EMCS) Gas Valves within 24 hours prior to the start of the EMCS experiment. Seedling Growth-2 is the second part of the Seedling Growth Experiment series and uses the plant Arabidopsis thaliana to determine the effects of gravity on cellular signaling mechanisms of phototropism and to investigate cell growth and proliferation responses to light stimulation in microgravity conditions.

Space Linear Acceleration Mass Measurement Device (SLAMMD): Gerst, Wiseman and Wilmore set up and configured SLAMMD hardware and took body mass measurements.

Biological Rhythms 48 hours: Wiseman donned the Actiwatch to begin the 48 hour measurement. The objective of this study is to examine the accurate circadian variation of cardiac autonomic function by space flight. The crew wears an Actiwatch for 96 hours and an electrocardiograph (ECG) for 48 hours.  The crew conducts two In-flight data collects.

Zebra fish Muscle:  Wilmore configured equipment to capture specimens from the Aquatic Habitat.  Three fish will be fixed with RNAlater and three with Paraformaldehyde. The specimens will be inserted in a sample Box Module within a Minus Eight-degree Freezer for ISS (MELFI) rack.  The Zebra fish muscle experiment investigates if the atrophy of muscles in microgravity also occurs in zebra fish and why it occurs.

Deck Crew Quarters (CQ) Cleaning: Gerst cleaned his CQ’s intake and exhaust ducts, fans and air flow sensors in preparation for his return to Earth on November 9th on 39 Soyuz (S).

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Mobility Unit (EMU) Loop Scrub Conductivity Test: Wiseman completed water conductivity tests on two of the EMU water samples taken yesterday during loop scrub activities. The samples will be returned to the ground for analysis on 39S.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #87 on: 11/04/2014 03:36 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/03/14

Posted on November 3, 2014 at 4:59 pm by HQ.
 

Russian Joint Research (RJR) Surface Sampling:  Serova performed air sampling in USOS Segment Modules (Columbus, Japanese Pressurized Module (JPM), Lab, Node 1, 2, and 3).  The investigation refines locations and surfaces prone to microbial contamination throughout the ISS, share monitoring technologies and data between NASA and Roscosmos, and provides a scientific basis for decisions about future microbial monitoring – both on ISS through its extended life, and on other future human exploration spacecraft.

Sally Ride EarthKam:  Samukutyaev and Wiseman set up EarthKam payload components in the Node 2 nadir window for a week long imaging session by middle school students.

Zebra fish Muscle:  The crew performed periodic water maintenance on the Aquatic habitat.  For the Zebra fish that were previously preserved with paraformaldehyde, the crew performed a Zebra fixative exchange, replacing the chemical with a buffer solution.  The samples were then returned to cold stowage in the Minus Eighty degree Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI).

Muscle Atrophy Research and Exercise System (MARES):   Wilmore retrieved the Crew transfer bag containing the MARES battery and stowed it in the Columbus in front of the MARES Payload in preparation for battery change out operations.

Biological Rhythms 48 hour:  Wiseman set up the digital walk holter electrocardiogram (ECG) and Actiwatch Spectrum equipment then started the first half of two separate 24-hour recordings.   The objective of this study is to examine the accurate circadian variation of cardiac autonomic function by space flight. The crew will wear an Actiwatch for 96 hours and an ECG for 48 hours.

EVA Mobility Unit (EMU) Fan Troubleshooting and Water Loop Flush:  Last week during an EMU Loop Scrub, the Fan Pump Separator (FPS) associated EMU 3005 failed to spin up. Today, Wilmore performed an inspection on the FPS that revealed no visible water. Wilmore continued with the flush and fill of the system and obtained a sample for return on Soyuz 39S. A new fan pump separator is scheduled to launch on Soyuz 41S.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #88 on: 11/05/2014 02:56 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/04/14

Posted on November 4, 2014 at 4:36 pm by HQ.
 

TripleLux-B (BIOLAB):  Gerst unstowed tools and items needed for the installation of the distribution and cleaning (D&C) cassette of the Biolab Microscope.  This activity was performed in preparation of the upcoming TripleLux-B experiment.  The objective of Triplelux-B is to further understand the cellular mechanisms underlying the increase in radiation responses, and the impairment of the immune system functions under spaceflight conditions.

Nanoracks Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #3:  Wilmore and Gerst have removed NRCSD #3 from the Japanese Experiment module airlock (JEMAL).  The crew cleaned up the JEM Airlock inner hatch window protection items (MLI and hatch window cover assembly) and removed NRCSD#3 hardware from the Multipurpose Experiment Platform (MPEP) and performed troubleshooting by measuring and releasing the jack screw torque on the CubeSat Quad Deployers. Finally, the MPEP was removed from Small Fine Arm (SFA) Airlock Attachment Mechanism (SAM). The slide table was subsequently retracted and the JEMAL inner hatch was closed.

Biological rhythms 48 hour:  Wiseman terminated his first of two 24-hour measurements, exchanged the multi-media card and battery, and then restarted the second 24-hour measurement. The objective of this study is to examine the accurate circadian variation of cardiac autonomic function by space flight. The crew will wear an Actiwatch for 96-hour and an electrocardiograph (ECG) for 48-hour.

Cardio OX:  Wiseman completed sample collections in support of return minus 15 day experiment requirements. The objective of Cardio Ox is to determine whether biological markers of oxidative and inflammatory stress are elevated during and after space flight and whether this results in an increased long-term risk of atherosclerosis in astronauts. Twelve crewmembers will provide blood and urine samples to assess biomarkers before launch, 15 and 60 days after launch, 15 days before returning to Earth, and within days after landing. Ultrasound scans of the carotid and brachial arteries will be obtained at the same time points, as well as through 5 years after landing, as an indicator of cardiovascular health.

Salivary Markers:  Gerst began the 7 day saliva collection to support the Salivary Markers investigation. The Salivary Markers investigation involves the collection of blood, saliva, urine and a health assessment on six subjects pre-, in- and post-flight to determine if spaceflight induced immune system dysregulation increases infection susceptibility or poses a significant health risk to crewmembers onboard the ISS.

Biochem Profile:  Gerst and Wiseman completed sample collections to support the return minus 14 day (R-14) Biochem Profile investigation.  The Biochemical Profile experiment tests blood and urine samples obtained from astronauts before, during, and after spaceflight. Specific proteins and chemicals in the samples are used as biomarkers, or indicators of health. Post-flight analysis yields a database of samples and test results, which scientists can use to study the effects of spaceflight on the body.

Ocular Health:  With Wilmore acting as the Crew Medical Officer operator, the fundoscope was used to conduct a health maintenance system eye exam on Wiseman in support of Ocular health and medical ops investigations.  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.

39S Crew Departure Preparations:  Wiseman and Gerst continued to pack up their personal items in preparation for their return to earth scheduled for November 9th CST.  The packed items will be returning to the ground via Soyuz 39S, SpaceX-4, and SpaceX-5. 
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #89 on: 11/05/2014 11:51 pm »
Tour of the ISS from Elena Serova  :)  (in Russian)



It's a tour of the Russian segment of the ISS :)

THIS is a really quick tour of the entire ISS  :)
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THIS is a really quick tour of the entire ISS  :)

I love that. They always seem to have someone up there who's outreach is "out of this world" (pun intended). Every time!
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Great video - so nice to see that US & Russian crewmembers are still best of friends despite the current political disagreements. A wonderful example of how ISS enables us to transcend our differences and find common ground, rather than pull up drawbridges and build walls.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #93 on: 11/07/2014 08:25 am »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/05/14

Posted on November 5, 2014 at 4:57 pm by HQ.
 

Zebra Fish Muscle:  Gerst connected a water bag and a waste bag to the Aquatic Habitat water circulation unit and performed water exchange #7. The Zebra fish muscle experiment asks if the atrophy of muscles under the condition of microgravity also occurs in zebrafish and why their atrophy occurs in the microgravity


Cardio Ox: Wilmore, acting as the Crew Medical Officer operator, took return minus 15 days (R-15) blood pressure and ultrasound measurements of subject Gerst.  The objective of Cardio Ox is to determine whether biological markers of oxidative and inflammatory stress are elevated during and after space flight and whether this results in an increased, long-term risk of atherosclerosis in astronauts. Twelve crewmembers will provide blood and urine samples to assess biomarkers before launch, 15 and 60 days after launch, 15 days before returning to Earth, and within days after landing.

Body measures:  Gerst and Wiseman set up cameras and equipment to collect calibration data, body pose photographs, circumference measurements, Neutral Body Posture video and then transferred photographs and videos to the HRF folder for downlink. This study will involve collecting anthropometric data (body measurements) using digital still and video imagery and a tape measure to measure segmental length, height, depth, and circumference data for all body segments from astronauts for pre-, post-, and in-flight conditions.

Electromagnetic Levitation (EML):  Gerst installed the EML sample chamber onto the EML experiment module front panel in preparation for the final commissioning and checkout.  The EML provides for containerless processing of liquid metals in a micro-gravity environment and precise measurement of their thermo-physical properties. 

Ocular Health:  Wiseman acting as crew medical officer (CMO) set up Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) hardware and software and performed eye exams on Wilmore using the OCT Laptop.  The Ocular Health protocol calls for a systematic gathering of physiological data to characterize the risk of microgravity-induced visual impairment/intracranial pressure in ISS crewmembers. Researchers believe that the measurement of visual, vascular and central nervous system changes over the course of this experiment and during the subsequent post-flight recovery will assist in the development of countermeasures, clinical monitoring strategies, and clinical practice guidelines.

SPRINT:  Wiseman set up the Portable Pulmonary Function system (PFS) power, data, front panel, gas connections and set-up the Mixing Bag System (MBS) in preparation for VO2max and ultrasound sessions later this week.  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.

Biological Rhythms 48 hour:  Wiseman concluded the second and final 24 hour measurement, removed the Digital Walk Holter electrocardiogram (ECG) and Actiwatch Spectrum equipment from his body and copied the Digital Walk Holter ECG data to Medical Laptop. The objective of this study is to examine the accurate circadian variation of cardiac autonomic function by space flight. The crew will wear an Actiwatch for 96-hour and an electrocardiograph (ECG) for 48-hour.

Sally Ride Earth Knowledge Acquired by Middle school students (EarthKam):  Russian crew member Samokutyaev performed a lens exchange, configuring the EarthKam camera with a 180mm lens. With this camera lens exchange complete, middle school students will continue with imaging sessions.

39S Crew Emergency Roles and Responsibilities Review:  Samokutyaev, Serova, and Wilmore reviewed the General Instructions section of the ISS Emergency Book.   Priorities during an emergency response include safety of the crew followed by achieving a safe configuration of the ISS. To meet those priorities, the review covers crew accountability, escape vehicle access, maintenance of Soyuz configuration, ISS CDR Responsibility, procedure strategy and intent, communication and coordination.  In addition, the crew reviewed instructions for specific emergency cases such as Fire, Rapid Depress, and Toxic Atmosphere.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
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ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/06/14

Posted on November 6, 2014 at 4:24 pm by HQ.
 

Muscle Atrophy Resistive Exercise System (MARES) Battery Removal and Replacement (R&R): Wilmore R&Rd the failed MARES battery followed by a battery status check using the A31p Laptop and battery monitoring Crew Guided Procedure.  MARES is an ESA physiological research facility that is designed to carry out research on musculoskeletal, biomechanical, and neuromuscular human physiology. The results of this research will provide a better understanding of the effects of microgravity on the muscular system and an evaluation of the countermeasures designed to mitigate muscle atrophy. Research performed utilizing the MARES facility is important for long-duration space exploration, as well as for better understanding muscle disorders and rehabilitation methods used on Earth.

Body Measures Equipment Gather: Gerst gathered the hardware required to execute his final session of Body Measures on Friday.  This experiment increases the quantity of in-flight anthropometric data (body measurements) gathered to assess the impact of physical body shape and size changes on suit sizing. This study will involve collecting anthropometric data using digital still and video imagery and a tape measure to measure segmental length, height, depth, and circumference data for all body segments from astronauts for pre-, post-, and in-flight conditions.

Integrated Resistance and Aerobic Training Study (Sprint):  Wiseman completed his final SPRINT session.  This experiment will start again in Increment 43. Today’s session utilized the Portable Pulmonary Function System (PPFS) to monitory the Volume of Oxygen (VO2) during Cycle Ergometer with Vibration Isolation and Stabilization (CEVIS) exercise.  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. Tomorrow, Wiseman will be performing his final Sprint ultrasound session prior to his return on November 9.

Ocular Health: Wilmore, with assistance from Gerst, performed his first eye ultrasound session (Launch+30 day) in support of Ocular Health.  Ocular Health protocols call 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.

39S Nominal Departure Drill #2:  In preparation for 39S undock scheduled for Sunday, November 9th CST, Suraev, Gerst, and Wiseman performed On Board Training (OBT) Soyuz Drill #2.  As part of this training, they reviewed preliminary undocking and descent data, worked through the descent timeline (from Soyuz activation through post-landing activities) using the Neptune-ME control panel.

39S Crew Departure Preparations:  Wiseman and Gerst continued to pack their personal items in preparation for their return to earth.  The packed items will be returned via Soyuz 39, SpaceX-4, and SpaceX-5.

Remote Power Controller (RPC) Trip:  Today, the RPC which provides power to the Lab Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) air selector valves, tripped open.  Ground Teams are reviewing telemetry in order to determine the forward plan for troubleshooting and whether or not the RPC can be re-closed.  Meanwhile, the Node 3 CDRA is operating nominally.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #100 on: 11/10/2014 05:09 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 11/07/14

Posted on November 7, 2014 at 4:19 pm by HQ.
 

39S Crew Departure Preparations:  Wiseman and Gerst continued to pack their personal items in preparation for their return to earth.  The packed items will be returned via Soyuz 39, SpaceX-4, and SpaceX-5.   In addition, Wiseman and Suraev conducted a test of the Soyuz 39S Motion Control System.  The 39S crew is scheduled to undock from ISS at 6:30pm CST on Sunday, 09 November then land in the Kazakhstan northern landing zone at approximately 9:58pm CST.

Integrated Resistance and Aerobic Training Study (Sprint) Ultrasound:  Wiseman, with the assistance of Wilmore completed his seventh and final (Return-7 day) ultrasound session. With remote guidance teams on the ground, ultrasound scans were taken of the calf and thigh.  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.

Quantification of In-Flight Physical Changes – Anthropometry and Neutral Body Posture (Body Measures): Gerst performed his final Body Measures session.  He placed the Body Measure markers at prescribed locations and took photographs that will be downlinked to analyze the neutral body position (NBP) changes over the course of his mission.  The Body Measures experiment increases the quantity of in-flight anthropometric data (body measurements) gathered to assess the impact of physical body shape and size changes on suit sizing. This study will involve collecting anthropometric data using digital still and video imagery and a tape measure to measure segmental length, height, depth, and circumference data for all body segments from astronauts for pre-, post-, and in-flight conditions.

Saliva Collection: Gerst performed a salivary collection and inserted the sample into MELFI.  The sample collections for today through Sunday are in support of his participation in the Human Research Program (HRP) experiments: Biochem Profile, Repository, and Cardio Ox.

Seedling Growth: The first of three six-day-growth sessions were completed today. Based on images downlinked, specialists are reporting an overall germination of 91% in the 7 Experiment Containers (ECs) that hydrated last Saturday.  The eighth EC was stored at ambient temperature for subsequent diagnostic testing.  Wilmore removed the ECs from the European Modular Cultivation System (EMCS), processing the samples and placing them in MELFI for freezing and stowage until return on a later flight.  Seedling Growth-2 is the second part of the Seedling Growth Experiment series and uses the plant Arabidopsis thaliana to determine the effects of gravity on cellular signaling mechanisms of phototropism and to investigate cell growth and proliferation responses to light stimulation in microgravity conditions. Seedling Growth 2 requires three EMCS runs to be performed to collect image data and frozen samples. The next run of Seedling Growth will be started on Saturday.

Mobile Servicing System (MSS) Operations:  Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the MSS and maneuvered the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) to an IMAX Park Position.  This was done to give the ISS Crew a clear view for upcoming IMAX filming out of the Cupola windows.  During this operation, the SSRMS cameras were used to survey Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA) 2 in support of planning activities for future Extra Vehicular Activities (EVAs).  MSS performance today was nominal.

Remote Power Controller (RPC) Trip:  Following yesterday’s RPC trip associated with the Lab Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Air Selector Valves (ASV), Flight Controllers have successfully commanded the RPC closed. After the RPC closure, one of the Air Selector Valves (ASV) did not reach the expected position. After subsequent attempts, they were able to cycle the valve successfully in the alloted time. The Ground Team still declared the ASV suspect and is recommending to replace the valve with one of the three spares on-orbit. This changeout will be scheduled in the coming days.  Meanwhile, the Node 3 CDRA is operating nominally.
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #101 on: 11/11/2014 07:18 pm »
The Cosmonauts just sang a song during a Russian PAO event.  They need to stick to their day jobs :)  They are going to try again if anyone missed the first attempt.
Best quote heard during an inspection, "I was unaware that I was the only one who was aware."

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 24, 2014)
« Reply #102 on: 11/12/2014 01:07 pm »
Zebrafish videos.
http://iss.jaxa.jp/kiboexp/theme/second/zebrafishmuscle/report.html

Six living zebrafish are retrned from ISS by Soyuz TMA-13M.
« Last Edit: 11/12/2014 01:14 pm by Fuji »

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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 10, 2014)
« Reply #103 on: 11/13/2014 07:29 am »

November 12, 2014

NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman Available for Satellite Media Interviews

After 165 days aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman just returned to Earth Sunday and will be available for live satellite media interviews from 7 to 8 a.m. EST Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Wiseman began his long-duration stay aboard the orbiting laboratory after launching on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft from Kazakhstan May 29 with fellow Expedition 41 crew members Max Suraev of the Russian Federal Space Agency and Alexander Gerst of the European Space Agency.

During his time in space, Wiseman and his crewmates spent hundreds of hours conducting valuable scientific research in areas such as human physiology, medicine, physical science, Earth science and astrophysics. Wiseman also fostered a strong social media presence throughout his mission sharing striking photos, personal tweets and short videos about life aboard the space station.

This was Wiseman’s first spaceflight, which also included almost 13 hours of spacewalking work outside the orbital complex. The Baltimore native earned a bachelor's degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, and a master's degree in systems engineering from the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

To participate in the interviews, reporters should contact Karen Svetaka at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston at 281-483-8684 or [email protected] no later than 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17.

The interviews will air on NASA TV's Media Channel #103 and the agency’s website. Technical information is available online at:

http://go.nasa.gov/1iK8Dqn

To follow Wiseman on social media, visit:

http://www.twitter.com/Astro_Reid

Wiseman's biography is available at:

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

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

http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 10, 2014)
« Reply #105 on: 02/10/2015 07:07 am »
February 9, 2015

NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman to Visit Baltimore Area, Media Invited

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, who spent 165 days living and working aboard the International Space Station, and gained a large following on social media while sharing the wonders of space exploration, will visit his hometown of Baltimore Feb. 10-12 for several public events that are open to the media.

At 11:30 a.m. EST Tuesday, Feb. 10, Wiseman will receive a Baltimore County Hero pin at the Historic Courthouse in Towson, Maryland. Media who wish to attend must contact Ellen Kobler at [email protected] or at 410-887-2470.

At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, Wiseman will visit the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore to talk with visitors and answer questions about his experience in space. Interested media should contact Jim O’Leary at [email protected] or at 410-545-5975.

Wiseman will visit the Sharpsburg Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, to talk to members of the public about his mission. Media who wish to attend must contact Barbara Twigg at [email protected] or 301-432-8825.

Wiseman began his long-duration stay aboard the orbiting laboratory in May 2014 and returned to Earth in November 2014. In that time, he fostered a strong social media presence sharing striking photos, personal tweets and short videos about life aboard the space station.

Wiseman and his crewmates spent hundreds of hours conducting valuable scientific research in areas such as human physiology, medicine, physical science, Earth science and astrophysics.

Wiseman’s mission aboard the space station was his first spaceflight and included almost 13 hours of spacewalking to perform work outside the orbital complex. Wiseman earned a bachelor's degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, and a master's degree in systems engineering from The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

To follow Wiseman on social media, visit:

http://www.twitter.com/Astro_Reid

Wiseman's official biography is available at:


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


For more information about the International Space Station, visit:


http://www.nasa.gov/station
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Re: Expedition 41 thread (September 11 - November 10, 2014)
« Reply #106 on: 06/23/2015 08:27 pm »
NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman Discusses Living and Working Aboard the ISS
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9468

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