NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) Operations: On Saturday Kelly completed final preparations for a series of deployments of CubeSats from a NRCSD by performing a leak check of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Airlock (AL) and venting residual air. Kelly opened the outer hatch and extended the JEMAL slide table to the JEM Exposed Facility (JEF) on the exterior of the ISS. The ground operations team used the JEM Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS) Small fine Arm (SFA) to grapple the Multi-Purpose Experiment Platform (MPEP) mounted on the slide table and maneuvered it into position for the initial cubesat deploys. Today the first 2 Dove Cubesats of the “Flock 2” fleet of satellites were launched. These nanosatellites enable imagery of the entire planet to be taken on a frequent basis, with humanitarian and environmental applications ranging from monitoring deforestation and the ice caps to disaster relief and improving agriculture yields in developing nations. Kelly used a still camera to take photos of the CubeSat deployment from the Cupola window. A total of 16 cubesats will be deployed this week: 14 Planet Lab Doves, 1 Arkyd-3 and 1 Centennial-1 satellite. Capillary Effects of Drinking in the Microgravity Environment (Capillary Beverage): Kelly continued the Capillary Beverage experiment today, drinking from a specially designed Space Cup with an open top to demonstrate how a fluid reacts to the cup’s design. High definition video captured images that will be analyzed on the ground. Since microgravity affects fluid dynamics, in the past crew members have drunk from special sealed bags instead of using straws or normal cups. The Capillary Beverage investigation studies the process of drinking from Space Cups with different design configurations that mimic the gravitational flow of a liquid through capillary forces. Observation and Analysis of Smectic Islands in Space (OASIS): Padelka reviewed OASIS products, then filled the inkjet droplet device with glycerol/water for the final experiment protocol on each sample container and exchanged hard drives. This first of four OASIS experiment operations will be ground commanded beginning Wednesday. OASIS studies the unique behavior of liquid crystals in microgravity, including their overall motion and the merging of crystal layers known as smectic islands. Liquid crystals are used for display screens in televisions and clocks, and they also occur in soaps and in cell membranes. The experiment allows detailed studies of the behavior of these structures, and how microgravity affects their unique ability to act like both a liquid and a solid crystal. Portable Emergency Provisions (PEPS) Inspection: Kelly inspected Portable Fire Extinguishers (PFEs), Portable Breathing Apparatus (PBAs), and Extension Hose Tee Kits (EHTKs) to verify there is no degradation in the units and that they are ready for use. Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA): Sunday 12-July-2015 the Remote Power Controller (RPC) that powers the Lab CDRA valves tripped due to an overcurrent event, this signature has been seen past several times. Several RPC reclosure attempts have been performed followed by additional overcurrent trips. At the time of this report the RPC has been closed for two hours. Earlier today, the Node 3 (N3) CDRA Air Selector Valve (ASV) 104 faulted out when it failed to reach position B. Ground controllers performed multiple troubleshooting steps, but were unsuccessful in getting the valve to reach position B. The next step is to leave the RPC open overnight to allow the CDRA to cool down and cycle the valve again tomorrow. If ASV 104 cannot be recovered, it will likely need to be replaced. The Vozdukh is operating as the primary means for scrubbing CO2 and is operating nominally. Onboard ppCO2 is currently at 2.2 mmHg. Today’s Planned Activities All activities were completed unless otherwise noted. On MCC Go Regeneration of БМП Ф1 Micropurification Cartridge (start) JEMRMS RLT Laptop Activation JEMAL Table Extension Closeout Ops after completion of [АСН-М] and [АСН-К] tests r/g 9249 CASKAD. Manual Mixing in Bioreactor / r/g 9277 EXPRS2 – Video Cable Connection to Laptop Inspection of Portable Breathing Apparatus (PBA) and Portable Fire Extinguisher (PFE) Replacing E-K container and hose in АСУ r/g 9316 JEMRMS Small Fine Arm (SFA) Ungrapple VIABLE – Experiment OBT VIABLE – Kit Inspection Exercise Data Downlink / r/g 6797 JEM AL Slide Table Retraction Procedure Draft Review CMS – Replacement of batteries RELAKSATSIYA. Hardware Setup r/g 9313 Photography to Check Secondary Latch of NanoRacks Cubesat OASIS – Filling container with glycerin-water mix and replacement of HDD Photography to Check Secondary Latch of NanoRacks Cubesat OASIS – Filling container with glycerin-water mix and replacement of HDD RELAKSATSIYA. Parameter Settings.r/g 9313 RELAKSATSIYA. Observation r/g 9313 CUBESAT – Deployment Photo CAPBEV. Maintenance Work Area Preparation CAPBEV. Hardware and Camcoder Setup ASEPTIC. ТБУ-В No.04 Thermostat Deactivation / r/g 9312 RELAKSATSIYA. Closeout Ops. r/g 9313 CAPBEV. Hardware Testing ASEPTIC Photography r/g 9312 IMS Delta File Prep NAPOR-miniRSA. Cleaning БЗУ-М vents / r/g 9311 ASEPTIC. Photo Edit and Downlink / r/g 9312 CAPBEV. Transfer Video and Closeout Ops СОЖ Maintenance Crew Discretion Conference Dust Filter Replacement and В1, B2 Fan Grille Cleaning in MRM2 r/g 8393 ARED – Flywheel Cylinder Cleaning Physical Exercise Private Conference Т2 Treadmill System Monthly Inspection Daily Planning Conference (S-band) Cognition – Experiment Ops CASKAD. Manual Mixing in Bioreactor / r/g 9277 On MCC Go БМП Ф1 Absorption Cartridge Regeneration (end) Completed Task List Items WHC KTO replace Ground Activities All activities were completed unless otherwise noted. JEMRMS/CubeSat ops OASIS video Capillary Beverage video Three-Day Look Ahead: Tuesday, 07/14: Radi-N, NanoRacks #3 comm troubleshooting, Pilot, Sprint setup Wednesday, 07/15: Sprint ops, VEG-01 plant thinning, JEM mesh cover-return grille cleaning, SSC loading prep for 43S crew Thursday, 07/16: JEMRMS/CubeSat activities, SPHERES Slosh review, N3 CDRA leak check QUICK ISS Status – Environmental Control Group: Component Status Elektron On Vozdukh Manual [СКВ] 1 – SM Air Conditioner System (“SKV1”) On [СКВ] 2 – SM Air Conditioner System (“SKV2”) Off Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Lab Standby Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Node 3 Override Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Lab Shutdown Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Node 3 Operate Oxygen Generation Assembly (OGA) […]
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