Muscle Atrophy Research and Exercise System (MARES): Peake completed partial checkout activities for the MARES investigation by placing Percutaneous Electrical Muscle Stimulator (PEMS) electrodes on the designated area of the right leg and successfully executing ankle exercise sessions. Software issues were discovered which prevented the remaining activities from being completed. These will be rescheduled for a future date. MARES is a European Space Agency (ESA) system that will be used for research on musculoskeletal, biomechanical, and neuromuscular human physiology to better understand the effects of microgravity on the muscular system. MARES is a Joint USOS Experiment (JUE) performed with both USOS and Russian crew members. Rodent Research-3 (RR-3) EXpedite the PRocessing of Experiments to Space Station EXPRESS Rack and Habitat Familiarization: Kopra and Skripochka reviewed training material for the EXPRESS Rack and Habitats in preparation for upcoming RR-3 operations. RR-3 is a Joint USOS Experiment (JUE) performed with both USOS and Russian crew members. RR-3 studies molecular and physical changes in the musculoskeletal system that happens in space. Results expand scientists’ understanding of muscle atrophy and bone loss in space while testing an antibody that has been known to prevent muscle wasting in mice on Earth. Multi-user Droplet Combustion Apparatus (MDCA) Hardware Gather, Session Review, and Maintenance Work Area (MWA) Preparation: Kopra gathered hardware and reviewed details for configuring the MDCA and CIA (Chamber Insert Assembly) for the Flame Extinguishment – 2 (FLEX-2) test points. The FLEX-2 experiment is the second experiment to fly on the ISS which uses small droplets of fuel to study the special spherical characteristics of burning fuel droplets in space. The experiment studies how quickly fuel burns, the conditions required for soot to form, and how mixtures of fuels evaporate before burning. Understanding these processes could lead to the production of a safer spacecraft as well as increased fuel efficiency for engines using liquid fuel on Earth. Meteor Onboard Training and Review: Williams completed required onboard training for the Meteor installation. He verified that the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) settings are correct for payload application and created the Software Image load of the Meteor payload software onto the T61p hard drive. The laptop and hard drive will be dedicated for Meteor use in the Window Observation Research Facility (WORF). The Meteor investigation takes high-resolution video and images of the atmosphere and uses a software program to search for bright spots which can later be analyzed on the ground. NanoRacks Platform-1 Remove and Replace (R&R): Williams successfully removed & replaced the NanoRacks Platform-1 locker that has had data connectivity issues since SpX-4 unberth. The ground teams reported successful initial communications and will continue communications testing for 48 hours. The NanoRack Platform is a multipurpose research facility that supports NanoRacks Modules in the CubeSat form factor by providing power and data transfer capabilities to operate investigations in microgravity. NanoRacks Platform-1 is one of three Platforms and is used for modules not needing power. Dose Tracker: Williams, and Kopra completed entries for medication tracking. 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. Habitability Human Factors Directed Observations: Kopra completed a session of the Habitability experiment when he recorded and submitted a walk-through video documenting observations of an area or activity providing insight related to human factors and habitability. The Habitability investigation collects observations about the relationship between crew members and their environment on the ISS. Observations can help spacecraft designers understand how much habitable volume is required and whether a mission’s duration impacts how much space crew members need. Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Quarterly Maintenance: Williams completed this regularly scheduled maintenance today. He inspected X-Rotation Dashpots, cycled the Main Arm through full range of motion, and greased the ARED Vibration Isolation and Stabilization (VIS) rails and rollers and upper stop. Today’s Planned Activities All activities were completed unless otherwise noted. On MCC GO Regeneration of БМП Ф2 Micropurification Cartridge (start) MAR – Setup Ops Soyuz 720 Samsung Tablet Recharge – initiate / Video & Audio Video Footage of Greetings / r/g 1861 DOSETRK – Questionnaire WRS Water Sample Analysis MAR – Hardware Installation and Configuration DAN. Experiment Operator Assistance / r/g 0119 DAN. Experiment Ops. r/g 0119 SM Ventilation Subsystem Preventive Maintenance. Group А Dragon Prepack MARES. Battery discharge – initiate SM Ventilation Subsystem Preventive Maintenance. Group А / Ventilation and Air Conditioning System [СВК On-orbit Hearing Assessment using EARQ Filling EDV [KOB] for Elektron and EDV-SV r/g 1858 CALCIUM. Experiment Session 5 / r/g 1856 WRS Maintenance Relocation of Intravehicular Tissue Equivalent Proportional Counter (IV-TEPC) HABIT – Preparing for the experiment Soyuz 720 Samsung tablet charge – end DOSETRK – Questionnaire SEISMOPROGNOZ. Downlink data from Control and Data Acquisition Module (МКСД) HDD (start) r/g 1595 WRS Maintenance Soyuz 719 Samsung Tablet Recharge – Initiate METEOR Installation OBT MAR – configuration deinstallation Battery Stowage Assembly (BSA) Operation Termination METEOR – Procedure Review TOCA Data Recording Separation of EDV-SV Separate EDV-SV cover No.1207 CMS – Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Quarterly Maintenance Soyuz 719 Samsung Tablet Recharge – terminate EXPRESS Rack and Habitat Module Overview MARES. Battery Discharge – Status Monitoring EPO [Deferred] RS Gas-masks inventory / r/g 1859 СОЖ Maintenance SEISMOPROGNOZ. Download data from Control and Data Acquisition Module (МКСД) HDD (end) and start backup r/g 1595 Installation of Habitat module for rodent research MAR Copy Files MAR – Laptop SW Update MDCA – Procedure Review IFM – WRS – Hardware Gathering CIR – Hardware Setup MARES. PEMS and EMG Stowage MDCA – Preparation of MWA Surface Area Cleaning Nikon still camera […]
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