Cell Mechanosensing 3 (CMS-3) Operations: The crew successfully initiated and completed another microscope observation setting for CMS-3, after repositioning the thermal sample container to allow enough lighting through the microscope for imaging. The investigation identifies gravity sensors in skeletal muscle cells to develop countermeasures to muscle atrophy. Scientists believe that the lack of mechanical stress from gravity causes tension fluctuations in the plasma membrane of skeletal muscle cells which changes the expression of key proteins and genes and allows muscles to atrophy. Ocular Health (OH) Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Fundoscope Exams: The crew configured the OCT hardware and software and conducted eye exams using the OCT laptop. The Fundoscope was set up and operator assistance and remote guidance from ground teams were available. The Ocular Health investigation gathers data on crew members’ visual health during and after long-duration space station missions. Tests monitor microgravity-induced visual impairment as well as changes believed to arise from elevated intracranial pressure to characterize how living in microgravity can affect the visual, vascular and central nervous systems. The investigation also measures how long it takes for crew members to return to normal after they return to Earth. Sprint Ultrasound 2 Operations: The crew set up the VCA2 camcorder and SD video, configured the Ultrasound 2 software, placed reference marks on subject’s right thigh and calf, donned the Sprint thigh and calf guides, and performed scans with guidance from the Sprint ground team. Ultrasound scans are used to evaluate spaceflight-induced changes in the muscle volume. The Sprint investigation evaluates the use of high intensity, low volume exercise training to minimize loss of muscle, bone, and cardiovascular function in ISS crewmembers during long-duration missions. Bone Densitometer Calibration: In preparation for upcoming Bone Densitometer operations, the crew reviewed training material and performed two field calibration tests to ensure that measurement results from the tests are accurate. Densitometry measures the mass per unit volume (density) of minerals in bone. Quantitative measures of bone loss in mice during orbital space flight are necessary for the development of countermeasures for human crew members as well as for bone-loss syndromes on Earth by commercial entities. Planned studies, both academic and commercial, require on-orbit analytical methods including bone densitometry. Fine Motor Skills: Two crew members completed a session of the Fine Motor Skills experiment this morning by performing a series of interactive tasks on a touchscreen tablet. This investigation is the first fine motor skills study to measure long-term microgravity exposure, different phases of microgravity adaptation, and sensorimotor recovery after returning to Earth gravity. Dose Tracker: The crew configure the Dose Tracker app and completed entries for medication tracking on an iPad. This investigation documents the medication usage of crew members before and during their missions by capturing data regarding medication use during spaceflight, including side effect qualities, frequencies and severities. The data is expected to either support or counter anecdotal evidence of medication ineffectiveness during flight and unusual side effects experienced during flight. It is also expected that specific, near-real-time questioning about symptom relief and side effects will provide the data required to establish whether spaceflight-associated alterations in pharmacokinetics (PK) or pharmacodynamics (PD) is occurring during missions. Compound Specific Analyzer (CPA) Combustion Products (CP) Checkout: The crew checked out four newly resupplied CSA-CPs delivered on OA-6 including verification there was no sensor contamination. He then zero calibrated four monitors and deactivated all units. Following the checkout, deploy of two CSA-CPs in Node 1 (N1) and the Service Module (SM) was completed. Mobile Servicing System (MSS) Operations: Yesterday afternoon, Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) and maneuvered the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) to position it and the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) to survey the Port Functional Cargo Block (FGB) Solar Array from four different positions. After completing the survey, controllers maneuvered the SSRMS to a park position. Today’s Planned Activities All activities were completed unless otherwise noted. EarthKAM. Camera Battery Swap Eye Imaging (Ocular Health), OCT Setup Eye Imaging (Ocular Health), OCT Exam (Subject) Soyuz 719 GoPro HERO3 camcorder battery charge, initiate Eye Imaging (Ocular Health), OCT Exam (Operator) Maintenance Activation of Spare Atmosphere Purification System Emergency Vacuum Valves [АВК СОА] USND2 Hardware Activation Multi Omics (MO) Hardware Setup Data Transmission Radio (РСПИ) – Onboard Memory Device (БЗУ) r/g 1927 Maintenance activation of Atmosphere Purification System Emergency Vacuum Valves [АВК СОА] URAGAN. Observation and photography using Photo Equipment / r/g 1951 FINEMOTR Photo Documentation FINEMOTR Experiment Ops SPRINT Ultrasound Scan Operations SPHERES Disconnect the USB from the SSC and stow Photography of Soyuz landing sites / r/g 1953 Bone Densitometer (BD) Review of training material CONSTANTA-2. Preparation and Execution 4 r/g 1952 KUBIK warm temperature check for the SPHEROIDS experiment US LAB (USL) Hardware Setup Bone Densitometer (BD) hardware calibration Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Hardware Installation and Checkout BIOCARD. Experiment Ops. r/g 1907 BIOCARD. Operator Assistance During the Experiment / r/g 1907 Bone Densitometer (BD) hardware calibration Soyuz 719 GoPro HERO3 camcorder battery charge, terminate ESA Weekly Crew Conference ЦВМ (=А3) Replacement Preparation Ops r/g 1928 PLR/GLCR Sample Transfer to Glove Box СОЖ Maintenance On MCC GO Demate ЦВМ telemetry connector / r/g 1928 RunSocial Update for iPad ЦВМ (=А3) Replacement r/g 1928 RunSocial Update for iPad PAO Hardware Setup Prep for БД-2 Maintenance r/g 1954 Crew Prep for PAO PAO Event On MCC GO Mate ЦВМ telemetry connector / r/g 1928 ЦВМ (=А3) Replacement Closeout Ops / r/g 1928 USND2 Hardware Deactivation Eye Imaging (Ocular Health), OCT Exam (Operator) Eye Imaging (Ocular Health), OCT Exam (Subject) OTKLIK. Hardware Monitoring / r/g 1588 CMS3 Sample Retrieval from MELFI EarthKAM. Camera Battery Swap CMS3 Sample retrieval from CBEF IU and setting them in Thermal Container Photography of the back side of SM interior panels / r/g 1931 ABOUT GAGARIN FROM SPACE. Hardware deactivation / r/g 1914 Node 3, Checkout of Aft Hatch to Unlatch Hardstop INTER-MAI-75. Hardware Setup and HAM Radio Activation r/g 1955 DOSETRK Survey Questionnaire Completion […]
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