44 Soyuz (44S) Docking: 44S, carrying Aidyn Aimbetov, Andreas Mogensen and Sergey Volkov to the ISS, successfully docked this morning at 2:42 am CDT followed by leak checks and hatch opening, increasing the ISS crew complement to nine members. Padalka and Kelly conducted a safety briefing with the newly arrived 44S crew, covering potential hazards and available safety measures on the ISS. Microbe IV: Yui collected air and surface samples in different locations of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) using the Particle Counter and the Surface, Water and Air Biocharacterization Air Sampling Device (SWAB ASD). Additional samples using an adhesive sheet were collected and stored in MELFI for return on a future flight. The Microbe IV experiment researches microbial dynamics in a crewed habitat in space which is vital to understand for safe and healthy long duration space habitation. Research on this relationship in a space habitation environments is critical for success in long-duration mission, in order to reduce potential hazards for the crew and the spacecraft infrastructure. Multi-Purpose Small Payload Rack-2 (MSPR-2) Video Recording Unit (VRU) Checkout: Lindgren performed an end-to-end video communication between the ground and MSPR-2 and the function of MSPR VRU2 with the two primary ISS camcorders. Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) Mouse Habitat Unit (MHU) Removal: Following the completion of MHU checkout this week, Yui removed the MHU from the CBEF. Additional hardware will arrive on future flights in advance of the first planned use of the MHU. Samples are scheduled for arrival on SpaceX-9. HTV Cargo Transfer Status: Yui completed about one hour of HTV-5 Cargo transfer operations today. A total of 22.3 hours remain to complete HTV-5 cargo operations. ESA Short Duration Mission AQUAMEMBRANE: Lindgren performed a pre‐requisite activity with the Water Processing Assembly (WPA) Waste Water Tank, by filling 3 bags with 300mL of waste water condensate. These bags are kept at ambient temperature until the AQUAMEMBRANE activities planned on 05‐September (GMT248). The AQUAMEMBRANE experiment will help validate an Aquaporin Inside Membrane (AIM) as a replacement to the ISS multi‐filtration beds for water recovery by quantifying AIM efficiency to treat ISS condensate obtained from the ISS cabin atmosphere. This could lead to improved efficiency in ISS systems for reclaiming water for use as drinking water etc, which will help reduce upload mass of expendable media used in water processing. SKINSUIT: The first height measurement of Mogenson, with support of Kelly, was completed. When astronauts are in space, they do not experience the effects of gravity and one result of this is that they do not have any body weight. We know that astronauts grow taller in space and we think the main reason for this is that, without the weight of their upper body pressing down on it, their spine ‘stretches’ – it becomes less curved and the discs that separate the bones of the spine fill with more fluid (fluid that is normally squeezed out by the weight of their upper body). This investigation will test a new piece of clothing called ‘SkinSuit’, which is designed to simulate the effect of body weight, to see if it can control this stretching. ENDOTHELIAL CELLS: KUBIK FM5 was powered on from the ground. EC (Experiment Container) pouches were retrieved from 44S, and installation of the ECs was completed by Yui. Good temperature and centrifuge setpoints confirmed. Human subjects and experimental animal models returning from space have shown muscle‐skeletal and cardiovascular problems accredited to injury of the endothelium: the system of cells lining the inner surface of all blood vessels. This project aims at understanding the reaction of cultured endothelial cells to spaceflight through cellular and genetic analysis. Today’s Planned Activities All activities were completed unless otherwise noted. Soyuz 718 ODF Ops. Start Drying two Orlan Suits SLEEP. Completing Questionnaire Vozdukh Deactivation Closing window shutters 6,8,9,12,13,14 MPEG-2 Downlink Test via Ku-band ISS HAM RADIO Power Down SEISMOPROGNOZ. Downlink data from Control and Data Acquisition Module (МКСД) HDD (start). Review TV PAO procedure “Hatch Opening from MRM2″ and “Arrival of Expedition 45 and VC-18 from SM”. Preparation for ТК 718 Docking ISS Comm Config for ТПК 718 Docking. Comm check with Soyuz 718 via RSA2-S/G2 Monitoring of Soyuz 718 Rendezvous with the ISS Activation of TV Data and MPEG2 Multicast Monitoring Equipment CBEF – Hardware Removal Activation of mpeg2 multicast video recording mode Video Footage for Nauka 2.0 TV Channel WRS – Recycle Tank Fill from EDV Life On The Station Photo and Video Switching СО-ТК PEV (MRM2) to ELECTR CONTROL Closing Applications and Downlink of MPEG2 Multicast video via OCA Activation of Gas Analyzer in ТК 717 (MRM1) ISS RS comm. config after Soyuz 718 docking MICB – Start Air Sampling CBEF – Cable Reconfiguration ТК 718 – MRM2 Interface Leak Check Crew Departure Prep CBEF Door Open IMS Delta File Prep MICB – Sample Photos MICB Sample Collection Verification of ИП-1 Flow Sensor Position Hardware Setup in SM for “Expedition 45 Arrival” TV Coverage and Test Checkout from SM CBEF Door Close Vozdukh Atmosphere Purification System [СОА] Activation MICB – Filter installation in MELFI Hardware Setup in MRM2 for “Hatch Opening from MRM2″ TV PAO Coverage from SM and Test Checkout from MRM2 Food Frequency Questionnaire Soyuz-MRM2 Hatch Opening TV coverage “Hatch Opening from MRM2″ and “Expedition 45 and VC-18 Arrival from SM” Installing Quick-Release Screw Clamps on MRM2 side Closing Applications, Deactivation of TV data monitoring Equipment MICB – Filter Removal MICB – Filter installation in MELFI СТТС reconfig for nominal ops Terminate Drying of Suits 1,2 Start drying the 3rd space suit and set up the 1st pair of gloves for drying Food Frequency Questionnaire Finish drying the 1st pair of gloves and start drying the 2nd pair CMS-KIT- Installation VC FE Familiarization with the ISS Daily measurements in SkinSuit and Filling Questionnaire SEISMOPROGNOZ. Download data from Control and Data Acquisition Module (МКСД) HDD (end) and start backup. EXPRESS Rack 4 – Laptop configuration EXPRESS Rack 4 – Gateway and Laptop configuration ISS […]
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