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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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