Author Topic: Expedition 56 Thread - also covering the ISS leak  (Read 165293 times)

Offline Targeteer

  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6153
  • near hangar 18
  • Liked: 3364
  • Likes Given: 1139
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #100 on: 07/21/2018 05:59 pm »
The 3A power voltage is back in the normal range but still almost 0 current
Best quote heard during an inspection, "I was unaware that I was the only one who was aware."

Offline Targeteer

  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6153
  • near hangar 18
  • Liked: 3364
  • Likes Given: 1139
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #101 on: 07/21/2018 07:57 pm »
3A is fully restored and the MCC is talking the crew through the process of reconnecting systems to the power system
Best quote heard during an inspection, "I was unaware that I was the only one who was aware."

Offline bolun

  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3557
  • Europe
  • Liked: 970
  • Likes Given: 110
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #102 on: 07/22/2018 02:55 pm »

Offline Chasm

  • Full Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 495
  • Liked: 230
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #103 on: 07/22/2018 04:52 pm »
In addition to what the guests saw, here is the video downlink from the ISS:


Offline jacqmans

  • Moderator
  • Global Moderator
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 21709
  • Houten, The Netherlands
  • Liked: 8562
  • Likes Given: 320
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #104 on: 07/23/2018 12:39 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 7/19/2018
 
Aerosol Samplers: Today the crew retrieved and stowed the sample cartridges from each deployed Active Aerosol Sampler (AAS) and connected the AASs to the battery charger. After the battery charge, the crew installed a sample cartridge and re-deployed one of the AASs in the US Laboratory. The second AAS had not taken a full charge and was stowed. The battery-powered AASs actively pull in air and collect particles using the principal of thermophoresis. This is accomplished by flowing the sampled air through a large thermal gradient in a narrow channel. During this process, particles are driven to the cold side of the channel, where an electron microscope (EM) grid is held in place by a tiny magnet. When returned to Earth, these grids are easily removed and placed directly in an EM for analysis.

Micro-11: Today the crew performed two sessions for the Micro-11 investigation. They checked out, configured and calibrated the Micro-11 microscope, thawed samples removed from a General Laboratory Active Cryogenic ISS Experiment Refrigerator (GLACIER), fixed those samples and loaded them into the microscope for imaging.  Afterwards, they inserted the samples into a Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI).  There are a total of thirteen runs for the Micro-11 investigation.  Micro-11 examines whether spaceflight alters human sperm, by tracking the swimming patterns of human and bull sperm during spaceflight. This investigation also assesses other aspects of sperm functionality related to male fertility. As a result, Micro-11 provides fundamental data indicating whether successful human reproduction beyond Earth is possible, and whether countermeasures are needed to protect sperm function in space.   

Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST): Today the crew swabbed designated surfaces to collect samples and then used the Miniature Polymerase Chain Reaction (miniPCR) to extract DNA from the samples.  The samples were placed into a MELFI for future return.  The BEST investigation studies the use of sequencing for the identification of unknown microbial organisms living on the ISS, and how humans, plants and microbes adapt to living on the ISS.

MagVector 3D: The crew exchanged a MagVector 3D sample today. Twelve different samples will be processed on the ISS (1 per day).  ESA’s MagVector investigation supports a study of how Earth’s magnetic field interacts with an electrical conductor. Using extremely sensitive magnetic sensors placed around and above a conductor, researchers can gain insight into ways that the magnetic field influences how conductors work. This research is expected to help improve future ISS experiments and electrical experiments, and could offer insights into how magnetic fields influence electrical conductors in general.

Fluid Science Laboratory (FSL) Rack: This morning the crew installed the Soft Matter Dynamics (SMD) Experiment Container in the FSL rack. They attached four anti-vibration mount brackets and released the FSL Facility Core Element to allow it to free-float within the FSL rack. This configuration is required for the micro-gravity sensitive experiments performed in FSL. The FSL is a multiuser facility designed by the European Space Agency for conducting fluid physics research in microgravity. It can be operated as a fully automatic or semiautomatic facility and can be controlled onboard by the ISS crew or from the ground in telescience mode. Because these operations took longer than expected, the planned Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) maintenance was deferred.

Radiation Dosimetry Inside ISS-Neutron (RaDI-N): After retrieving the RaDI-N hardware from a Russian crewmember, a USOS crewmember deployed eight Space Bubble Detectors in Node 3. This Canadian Space Agency investigation measures neutron radiation levels in the ISS.  Bubble detectors are designed to only detect neutrons and ignore all other radiation.

Microgravity Investigation of Cement Solidification (MICS):  The crew retrieved a MICS ampoule kit from the ISS Portable Glovebag, broke the seal between the center and lower ampoules and pushed the alcohol in the lower ampoule to cover the hardened cement sample. They then stowed the samples for return. The MICS investigation supports the evaluation of microstructure and material properties of benchmark cement samples.  Different responses to thermal and mechanical loading are expected and will be characterized in detail.  Positive attributes found in the hardening process due to the microgravity environment aboard the ISS will be reported with the intent of improving Earth-based cement and concrete processing.

Public Affairs Office (PAO) Live Events: There were two live PAO Events today.
•Serena Auñón-Chancellor participated in an event with the Wall Street Journal Digital Network for a podcast they are working on related to space medicine and how ISS contributes to advanced knowledge about long duration spaceflight.
•Ricky Arnold participated in an educational event with the NASA Stennis Space Center ASTRO CAMP® campers. The campers in attendance were 2nd -10th grade campers from Mississippi and Louisiana participating in the “ISS is for Everyone!” ASTRO CAMP®.
Jacques :-)

Offline Targeteer

  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6153
  • near hangar 18
  • Liked: 3364
  • Likes Given: 1139
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #105 on: 07/25/2018 04:45 am »
Alexander Gerst 11 hrs · Facebook

My crew mate Serena Auñón-Chancellor looking into my muscles with an ultrasound probe, as part of the Myotones experiment. Trying to develop a quick way to determine the training and health state of a muscle. My part in this experiment is trying to be completely relaxed…
Best quote heard during an inspection, "I was unaware that I was the only one who was aware."

Offline Olaf

  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3124
  • Germany
  • Liked: 1481
  • Likes Given: 455
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #106 on: 07/25/2018 07:14 am »
And the JEM-RMS is working again.

Offline jacqmans

  • Moderator
  • Global Moderator
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 21709
  • Houten, The Netherlands
  • Liked: 8562
  • Likes Given: 320
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #107 on: 07/25/2018 09:38 am »
Jacques :-)

Offline jacqmans

  • Moderator
  • Global Moderator
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 21709
  • Houten, The Netherlands
  • Liked: 8562
  • Likes Given: 320
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #108 on: 07/25/2018 09:38 am »
Jacques :-)

Offline jacqmans

  • Moderator
  • Global Moderator
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 21709
  • Houten, The Netherlands
  • Liked: 8562
  • Likes Given: 320
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #109 on: 07/25/2018 01:07 pm »
Jacques :-)

Offline Rondaz

  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 27059
  • Liked: 5301
  • Likes Given: 169
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #110 on: 07/25/2018 03:21 pm »
ISS Daily Summary Report – 7/20/2018

Micro-11: Today the crew performed two sessions for the Micro-11 investigation. They checked out, configured and calibrated the Micro-11 microscope, thawed samples removed from a General Laboratory Active Cryogenic ISS Experiment Refrigerator (GLACIER), fixed those samples and loaded them into the microscope for imaging. Afterwards, they inserted the samples into a Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI). There are a total of thirteen runs for the Micro-11 investigation.  Micro-11 examines whether spaceflight alters human sperm, by tracking the swimming patterns of human and bull sperm during spaceflight. This investigation also assesses other aspects of sperm functionality related to male fertility. As a result, Micro-11 provides fundamental data indicating whether successful human reproduction beyond Earth is possible, and whether countermeasures are needed to protect sperm function in space.   

Amyloid: Today the crew detached the Measurement Experiment Units and retrieved samples and stowed them in a MELFI. Amyloid fibrils prepared in the microgravity environment of the ISS are returned to Earth for analysis through Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy and electron microscopy. Amyloid fibrils are the peptide or protein aggregates known to be associated with various diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes. It is expected that this study will provide additional insight into the mechanism of amyloid fibril formation.

Biomolecule Extraction and Sequencing Technology (BEST): Today the crew swabbed designated surfaces to collect samples and stowed them in a MELFI. They set up and used the Biomolecule Sequencer on previously amplified DNA that they prepared. The BEST investigation studies the use of sequencing for the identification of unknown microbial organisms living on the ISS, and how humans, plants and microbes adapt to living on the ISS.

Microbial Tracking-2 (MT-2):  Today the crew collected surface and air samples for the Microbial Tracking-2 investigation and placed them inside a MELFI. MT-2 monitors the different types of microbes that are present on ISS over a 1-year period. After the samples are returned to Earth, a molecular analysis of the RNA and DNA will be conducted to identify the specific microbes that are present on ISS in order to understand the microbial flora diversity on the ISS and how it changes over time.

Aerosol Samplers: Today the crew will deploy Active Aerosol Samplers (AASs) in Node 2 and the US Laboratory. The battery-powered AASs actively pull in air and collect particles using the principal of thermophoresis. This is accomplished by flowing the sampled air through a large thermal gradient in a narrow channel. During this process, particles are driven to the cold side of the channel, where an electron microscope (EM) grid is held in place by a tiny magnet. When returned to Earth, these grids are easily removed and placed directly in an EM for analysis.

Exposed Experiment Handrail Attachment Mechanism (ExHAM) #1: Last night JAXA ground robotics controllers used the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS) to transfer the Handhold Experiment Platform (HXP) from the JEM Exposed Facility to the Slide Table. On Monday, the Slide Table will be brought back into the JEM and ExHAM samples will be exchanged before the HXP is returned to the JEM Exposed Facility.

Periodic Preventive Maintenance: The crew performed nominal periodic preventive maintenance.  These maintenance activities were to:

perform a full water dump and fill on EMU 3004.  This activity purges gas buildup from the EMU water tanks. During the operations, they added iodinated water to meet the yearly requirement
remove and replace four expended Bacteria Filters in Node 1 and clean two Area Smoke Detectors.
remove and replace the WHC urine receptacle and insert filter.
Public Affairs Office (PAO) Live Events: There was one live PAO Event today.

Alexander Gerst participated in an ESA PAO event with the Kraftwerk Open Air concert at Jazz Festival in Stuttgart, Germany. The event demonstrated cooperation with internationally renowned electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk, based on common values like Man-Machine collaboration on the ISS, Science and Exploration and according key messages communicated to a large Europe-wide audience via media.
Dragon Cargo Transfer: This week, the crew started packing and loading cargo slated for return on Dragon.  They have completed approximately half of the time required for packing the vehicle. Additional time will be scheduled over the coming weeks.  Dragon unberth and release is currently scheduled for August 3, 2018.

Offline Rondaz

  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 27059
  • Liked: 5301
  • Likes Given: 169
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #111 on: 07/25/2018 03:23 pm »
ISS Daily Summary Report – 7/23/2018

Direct Current Switching Unit (DCSU) 3A Power on Reset (POR): Early Saturday, morning DCSU 3A experienced a POR which, due to power balancing during the current high beta period, resulted in a loss of power to some downstream loads. The crew and ground teams worked together to recover from the failure and teams continue to assess the impact to science and ISS hardware. At this time, all payloads are back in a stable configuration and normal operations continue. The cause of the POR is still under investigation.

Dragon Cargo Ops: This weekend the crew completed approximately nine hours of cargo operations as they continued to pack and load items slated for return on the SpaceX-15 Dragon vehicle. Specialists estimate eighteen hours of activities remain to finish loading the vehicle prior to the planned departure date of 3 August.   

Exposed Experiment Handrail Attachment Mechanism (ExHAM) #1: Today the crew extended the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Airlock Slide Table into the JEM in support of the ongoing series of experiments being performed on the ExHAM#1. They detached and stowed samples from the Handhold Experiment Platform (HXP) for return on the SpaceX-15 vehicle. They then placed new samples on the HXP for transfer via the JEM Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS) to the JEM Exposed Facility handrail.

Plant Habitat-1: The crew harvested Arabidopsis plants today for the Plant Habitat-1 investigation. They placed the initial set of plants, that were too immature to harvest during the planned initial harvest, and stems and rosettes from the other plants, in foil packets for insertion into cold stowage bags. The Plant Habitat-1 investigation compares differences in genetics, metabolism, photosynthesis, and gravity sensing between plants grown in space and on Earth.   

AngieX Cancer Therapy: The crew performed the final microscope and operations sessions for the AngieX Cancer Therapy investigation today. They removed the Life Science hardware from the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) to prepare for rodent operations tomorrow. The AngieX Cancer Therapy investigation examines whether endothelial cells cultured in microgravity represent a valid in vitro model to test effects of vascular-targeted agents on normal blood vessels. AngieX has developed a treatment that targets both tumor cells and vasculature, but needs a better model on which to test it. This study may facilitate development of a cost-effective method that does not require animal testing and which may help develop safer and more effective vascular-targeted drugs.

Rodent Research-7 (RR-7): The crew completed preparations for rodent operations planned for the next two days in support of the RR-7 investigation. RR-7 examines how the space environment affects the community of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract of mice (also known as the microbiota). It also looks at microgravity’s effects on multiple physiological systems known to be affected by the microbiota, including the gastrointestinal, immune, metabolic, circadian, and sleep systems. These studies should help explain mechanisms underlying interactions between these systems and the role of the microbiota in these interactions

Space Algae: The crew agitated and installed an additional six Space Algae culture bags in the Veggie facility today. The Space Algae investigation explores the genetic basis for productivity of algae cultivated in space and whether this requires genetic adaptations or not. Algae may perceive microgravity as an abiotic stress, which can trigger production of high value compounds. Investigators plan whole genome sequencing of the space-grown algal populations to identify genes related to growth in spaceflight and testing of algal composition for production of high value compounds.

Earth Knowledge Acquired by Middle School Students (EarthKAM): The crew set up the EarthKAM equipment in Node 1 for an imaging session. EarthKam allows thousands of students to photograph and examine Earth from a space crew’s perspective. Using the Internet, the students control a special digital camera mounted on-board the International Space Station. This enables them to photograph the Earth’s coastlines, mountain ranges and other geographic items of interest from the unique vantage point of space. The EarthKAM team then posts these photographs on the Internet for viewing by the public and participating classrooms around the world.

Offline Rondaz

  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 27059
  • Liked: 5301
  • Likes Given: 169
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #112 on: 07/25/2018 03:24 pm »
ISS Daily Summary Report – 7/24/2018

Rodent Research-7 (RR-7): The crew completed the first of two days of rodent operations for the RR-7 investigation today. Crewmembers performed bone densitometer scans, blood draws, fecal pellet collections, and sampling operations.  RR-7 examines how the space environment affects the community of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract of mice (also known as the microbiota). It also looks at microgravity’s effects on multiple physiological systems known to be affected by the microbiota, including the gastrointestinal, immune, metabolic, circadian, and sleep systems. These studies should help explain mechanisms underlying interactions between these systems and the role of the microbiota in these interactions.

Exposed Experiment Handrail Attachment Mechanism (ExHAM) #1: Tonight robotic specialists in Tsukuba will use the Japanese Experiment Module Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS) with the Small Fine Arm (SFA) to transfer the Handhold Experiment Platform (HXP) from the JEM Airlock Slide Table to the JEM Exposed Facility handrail.

Treadmill 2 (T2) Status: This morning, the crew replaced the T2 Station Support Computer (SSC) and the ground team configured it for T2 use.  The subsequent rack activation was nominal and T2 is now operational and ‘Go’ for the crew’s use.

Dragon Cargo Ops: Today the crew completed approximately four hours of cargo operations as they continued to pack and load items slated for return on the SpaceX-15 Dragon vehicle. Only a few steps remain in the current Cargo Message and specialists hope to upload the next message tomorrow. An estimated fifteen hours of activities remain to finish loading the vehicle prior to the planned departure date of 3 August. 

Offline Rondaz

  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 27059
  • Liked: 5301
  • Likes Given: 169
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #113 on: 07/26/2018 01:47 pm »
ISS Daily Summary Report – 7/25/2018

Rodent Research-7 (RR-7):  Today the crew completed the second of two days of rodent operations for the RR-7 investigation today. Crewmembers performed bone densitometer scans, blood draws, fecal pellet collections, and sampling operations.  Following these operations, the crew performed clean-up activities in the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) to prepare the facility for upcoming science.  RR-7 examines how the space environment affects the community of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract of mice (also known as the microbiota). It also looks at microgravity’s effect on multiple physiological systems known to be effected by the microbiota, including the gastrointestinal, immune, metabolic, circadian, and sleep systems. These studies should help explain mechanisms underlying interactions between these systems and the role of the microbiota in these interactions.

Exposed Experiment Handrail Attachment Mechanism (ExHAM) #1 Robotics Operations:  Last night the robotic specialists in Tsukuba used the Japanese Experiment Module Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS) with the Small Fine Arm (SFA) to remove the Handhold Experiment Platform (HXP) from the JEM Airlock Slide Table and install it on the JEM Exposed Facility handrail.

Offline Olaf

  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3124
  • Germany
  • Liked: 1481
  • Likes Given: 455
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #114 on: 07/26/2018 04:36 pm »
https://www.roscosmos.ru/25358/
Google translation
Quote
In accordance with the program of the International Space Station (ISS) flight, on July 26, 2018, ISS scheduled orbit correction was carried out. To conduct a maneuver at 19 o'clock. 10 min. Moscow time, the propulsion unit of the cargo vehicle Progress MSS-08 docked to the International Space Station was switched on. The operating time of the engines was 199.2 seconds. As a result, the station received a speed increment of 0.4 m / sec.
According to the data of the ballistic-navigation support service of the Flight Control Center (MCC), the design parameters of the ISS orbit after the maneuver was:
the minimum height above the Earth's surface is 402.5 km,
the maximum height above the Earth's surface is 423 km,
the circulation period is 92,600 minutes,
the inclination of the orbit is 51.66 degrees.
The purpose of the correction was the formation of ballistic conditions for the landing of the transport manned spacecraft Soyuz MS-08, as well as the launching of the TPK Soyuz MS-10 scheduled for October 2018 into orbit.

Offline jacqmans

  • Moderator
  • Global Moderator
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 21709
  • Houten, The Netherlands
  • Liked: 8562
  • Likes Given: 320
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #115 on: 07/27/2018 01:30 pm »

ISS Daily Summary Report – 7/26/2018
 

Progress 69P ISS Reboost: This morning at 11:10 AM CT, the ISS completed a 3m 19s reboost using 69P thrusters.  The purpose of the reboost was to start phasing for 54S landing and 55S launch in October and increased the ISS velocity by 0.40 meters per second (m/s).   

External High Definition Camera (EHDC) Preparation for Return: During the Node 2 Forward External Wireless Communications (EWC) ExtraVehicular Activity (EVA) in June, the degraded Camera Port (CP)3 EHDC was removed for return and refurbishment. To prevent possible exposure to toxic Z-93 paint, the crew executed special procedures today to safely pack the EHDC for return on SpaceX-15. They also stowed the EVA tools that were co-located with the EHDC after checking for potential Z-93 contamination.

Micro-11: Today the crew performed two sessions for the Micro-11 investigation. They checked out, configured and calibrated theMicro-11 microscope, thawed samples removed from a General Laboratory Active Cryogenic ISS Experiment Refrigerator (GLACIER), fixed those samples and loaded them into the microscope for imaging. Afterwards, they inserted the samples into a Minus Eighty Degree Celsius Laboratory Freezer for ISS (MELFI). There are a thirteen runs for the Micro-11 investigation. Micro-11 examines whether spaceflight alters human sperm, by tracking the swimming patterns of human and bull sperm during spaceflight. This investigation also assesses other aspects of sperm functionality related to male fertility. As a result, Micro-11 provides fundamental data indicating whether successful human reproduction beyond Earth is possible, and whether countermeasures are needed to protect sperm function in space.   

Microgravity Investigation of Cement Solidification (MICS): The crew transferred a MICS ampoule kit to the ISS Portable Glovebag and broke the seal between the upper and center ampoules and mixed the contents in the ampoules with a spatula. They then returned each sample bag to the kit bag. The MICS investigation supports the evaluation of microstructure and material properties of benchmark cement samples. Different responses to thermal and mechanical loading are expected and will be characterized in detail. Positive attributes found in the hardening process due to the microgravity environment aboard the ISS will be reported with the intent of improving Earth-based cement and concrete processing.

Aerosol Samplers: Today the crew deployed Active Aerosol Samplers (AASs) in Nodes 2 and 3. The battery-powered AASs actively pull in air and collect particles using the principal of thermophoresis. This is accomplished by flowing the sampled air through a large thermal gradient in a narrow channel. During this process, particles are driven to the cold side of the channel, where an electron microscope (EM) grid is held in place by a tiny magnet. When returned to Earth, these grids are easily removed and placed directly in an EM for analysis.

Binary Colloidal Alloy Test – Cohesive Sediment (BCAT-CS): This morning the crew deployed an AC Inverter in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) to support BCAT operations.  They then set up the BCAT-CS hardware and mixed all ten samples, while taking manual photos and initiating automated photography utilizing the camera intervalometer. The Camcorder will provide live high-definition video to the ground.  BCAT-CS focuses on the study of forces between particles that cluster together by using sediments of quartz and clay particles.  Conducting the research in the microgravity environment of the ISS makes it possible to separate the forces acting on the particles over a short range (adhesive forces) versus those acting over a long range (cohesive forces). The quartz/clay system is commonly found in a wide variety of environmental settings (such as rivers, lakes, and oceans) and plays an important role in technological efforts related to deep-sea hydrocarbon drilling and carbon dioxide sequestration.

Radiation Dosimetry Inside ISS-Neutron (RaDI-N): Today a USOS crewmember retrieved 8 bubble detectors from deployed locations in Node 3 and handed them over to a Russian crewmember, who will process all the detectors in the Bubble Reader.  This Canadian Space Agency investigation measures neutron radiation levels in the ISS.  Bubble detectors are designed to only detect neutrons and ignore all other radiation.

Food Acceptability:  Two crewmembers completed Food Acceptability questionnaires today. The Food Acceptability investigation seeks to determine the impact of repetitive consumption of food currently available from the spaceflight food system.  Results will be used in developing strategies to improve food system composition to support crew health and performance on long duration missions.

Team Task Switching (TTS):  A crewmember completed a TTS survey today.  When crewmembers are required to switch their attention between tasks frequently, performance on each of the tasks can be negatively affected.  The objective of the TTS investigation is to gain knowledge about whether or not crew members have difficulty in switching tasks and determine the impacts of these switches, in order to both reduce any negative consequences and improve individual and team motivation and effectiveness. 

Public Affairs Office (PAO) Events: Today the crew participated in two Live PAO events:
•This morning, Gerst answered questions at a public European Space Agency (ESA) event in his hometown Kunzelsau, Germany.
•As part of this week’s ISSResearch and Development (R&D) Conference in San Francisco, Feustel talked to approximately 1,000 representatives from commercial industry, academia, government and media, all interested in the future of the International Space Station and future space-based R&D platforms.

Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM) Controller Panel Assembly (CPA) 4 Cable Checkout: Last week, the crew replaced a damaged CBM CPA Latch 4 Actuator Cable.  Today the crew re-installed the affected CBM CPA and performed a checkout using this new cable, ensuring proper operation prior to Dragon unberth on 3 August.

Compound Specific Analyzer-Combustion Products (CSA-CP) Extended Maintenance: Today the crew discharged the old CSA-CP batteries for disposal and performed a battery change-out in all units.  Once the new batteries were installed, all units were zero calibrated and deactivated.  The CSA-CPs are used onboard the ISS to indicate the presence of a fire or pre-ignition and indicate when toxic gas levels have subsided and it is safe for the crew to re-enter the affected area.
Jacques :-)

Offline jacqmans

  • Moderator
  • Global Moderator
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 21709
  • Houten, The Netherlands
  • Liked: 8562
  • Likes Given: 320
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #116 on: 07/28/2018 07:15 am »
July 27, 2018
MEDIA ADVISORY M18-115

NASA Interns, New Mexico Community, Virginia Students to Call Space Station

 
NASA interns, visitors at New Mexico’s City of Las Cruces Museum of Nature and Science, and NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility will speak with astronauts aboard the International Space Station as part of NASA’s Year of Education on Station next week. Each call will air live on NASA Television and the agency’s website.

NASA’s Johnson Space Center will host a question and answer session between agency interns and NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold at 12:05 p.m. EDT Monday, July 30. Johnson is located at 2101 NASA Parkway, Houston. Media interested in covering the event should contact Frank Prochaska at [email protected] or 281-483-5111.

The City of Las Cruces Museum of Nature and Science in New Mexico will host children and adults for a community discussion with Arnold at 10:55 a.m. Tuesday, July 31. The museum is at 411 North Main St., Las Cruces. Media who wish to cover the downlink should contact Udell Vigil at [email protected] 575-642-5339 or Katie Jenkins at [email protected] 575-528-4577.

NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia will host a conversation with NASA astronaut Drew Feustel at 10:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2. About 140 members of Virginia Space Coast Scholars, high school and undergraduate NASA interns, students from the Virginia Space Flight Academy and the Delmarva Discovery Center will participate from Wallops’ visitor center, Building J20 Route 175, Chincoteague Rd., Wallops Island. Media covering the event should contact Keith Koehler at [email protected] 757-824-1579.

Linking teachers directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance and interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). These in-flight education downlinks are an integral component of NASA’s Year of Education on Station, which provides extensive space station-related resources and opportunities to students and educators. Astronauts living in space on the orbiting laboratory communicate with NASA’s Mission Control Center in Houston 24 hours a day through the Space Network's Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS).

Follow the astronauts on social media at:

https://www.twitter.com/NASA_astronauts/

See videos and lesson plans highlighting research on the International Space Station at:

https://www.nasa.gov/stemonstation/
Jacques :-)

Offline jacqmans

  • Moderator
  • Global Moderator
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 21709
  • Houten, The Netherlands
  • Liked: 8562
  • Likes Given: 320
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #117 on: 07/28/2018 09:58 am »
A partially eclipsed Moon | Der partiell verfinsterte Mond

A partially eclipsed Moon, with our neighbuoring planet in the background, just before diving into Earth's atmosphere. Just magical.

---

Der partiell verfinsterte Mond, mit unserem Nachbarplaneten im Hintergrund, kurz bevor sie beide in die Erdatmosphaere "eintauchen". Magisch.

 
Credits: ESA–A.Gerst
Jacques :-)

Offline jacqmans

  • Moderator
  • Global Moderator
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 21709
  • Houten, The Netherlands
  • Liked: 8562
  • Likes Given: 320
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #118 on: 07/28/2018 09:58 am »
Lunar Eclipse | Mondfinsternis

Caught the Moon leaving Earth's core shadow, just before setting over the South Atlantic. Last photo of the lunar eclipse taken from ISS.

—-

Habe den Mond noch beim Verlassen des Kernschattens erwischt, kurz bevor er ueber dem Suedatlantik unterging. Letztes Foto der Mondfinsternis von der ISS aus aufgenommen.

 
Image ID: 401S0071

Credits: ESA–A.Gerst
Jacques :-)

Offline jacqmans

  • Moderator
  • Global Moderator
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 21709
  • Houten, The Netherlands
  • Liked: 8562
  • Likes Given: 320
Re: Expedition 56 Thread
« Reply #119 on: 07/28/2018 09:59 am »
Lunar eclipse | Mondfinsternis

Just took a photo of the lunar eclipse from the International Space Station. Tricky to capture. The slight hue of blue is actually the Earth's atmosphere, just before the Moon is "diving into it".

 
Gerade ein Foto der Mondfinsternis von der Internationalen Raumstation aus gemacht. Schwierig einzufangen. Der leichte Blaustich kommt von der Atmosphaere, kurz bevor der Mond darin "untergetaucht" ist.

 
Photo ID: 400D4509.jpg

Credits: ESA-A.Gerst
Jacques :-)

Tags:
 

Advertisement NovaTech
Advertisement Northrop Grumman
Advertisement
Advertisement Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
Advertisement Brady Kenniston
Advertisement NextSpaceflight
Advertisement Nathan Barker Photography
1