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April 2017 – ISS On-Orbit Status Report [1]

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Date: 2022-08

NanoRacks External Platform (NREP) Installation: The JEM (Japanese Experiment Module) Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS) transferred and installed the NREP to the JEM External Facility (JEM-EF). The Slide Table was returned to the JEM Airlock (JEMAL) and the crew pressurized and vented the Airlock in preparation for future JEMAL activities. NREP represents the first external commercial research capability for testing in support of scientific investigations, sensors, and electronic components in space.

Genes in Space 2 Hardware Assembly and Checkout: The crew assembled and checked out Genes in Space hardware in preparation for upcoming experiment sessions. The investigation is based on the winning student proposal from the second Genes in Space competition. It tests whether the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) can be used to study deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) alterations aboard the ISS. Spaceflight causes many changes to the human body, including alterations in DNA and a weakened immune system. Understanding whether these two processes are linked is important for safeguarding crew health but DNA technology that can track these changes is relatively untested in space.

Everywear Investigation: A 49S crewmember set up and performed pulse wave monitoring of their carotid and radial arteries for the Everywear investigation using a tonometer and an Everywear application. Everywear is capable of aggregating data from different tools. It makes use of wearable sensors connected to an iPad tablet computer which is wirelessly synchronized with computers on the ground. This system seeks to demonstrate the benefits of extensive physiology data collection for both science and medical follow-up purposes.

Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) Shield Installation: The crew ingressed the BEAM and installed a Radiation Environment Monitor (REM) shield onto the REM sensor. This shield is a 1.1 mm thick component produced by the 3D printer on the ISS. BEAM is an experimental expandable module attached to the ISS. Expandable habitats greatly decrease the amount of transport volume required for future space missions. These “expandables” weigh less and take up less room on a rocket than a traditional module while allowing additional space for living and working. They also provide protection from solar and cosmic radiation, space debris, and other contaminants. Crews traveling to the moon, Mars, asteroids, or other destinations could possibly use them as habitable structures.

NanoRacks Module-55 Installation: Today a crewmember installed the NanoRacks Module 55 on the front of NanoRacks Platform-1 in the JEM but the unit failed to power up nominally. Troubleshooting by the crew did not resolve the issue so the sample was returned to cold stowage while ground experts investigate.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparations: In preparation for the EXPRESS Pallet Controller Assembly (ExPCA) EVA currently scheduled for May 12, the crew utilized Dynamic Onboard Ubiquitous Graphics (DOUG) Software to review the translation paths that will be used. They also performed a procedures review including detailed timeline, cuff checklist, tool config and planned getaheads. These activities were followed by a conference with ground teams to address any questions or concerns.

Today’s Planned Activities

All activities were completed unless otherwise noted.

Soyuz 733 Automatic Phased Array Antenna (АФАР-M ) Power Bus Off/On

Saving data on RSE-Med Laptop before Installation of new SW version

Genes in Space MWA Preparation

Inventory Management System (IMS) conference

Genes in Space Hardware Test Start

Saving data on RSE-Med Laptop before Installation of new SW version

Separation of ЕДВ Using Separation Unit [УС]. Tagup with specialists as necessary

Installation of SW Version 4.2 on RSE-Med Laptop.

Portable Onboard Computers (POC) DOUG Software Review

Cleaning of ПФ1, ПФ2 Dust Filter cassettes and В1, В2 fan screens in DC1 (without replacement)

Genes in Space Hardware Test End

Troubleshooting of connection between VCA and the Hand-Held Microphone

Pulse Wave monitoring with EveryWear Tonometer

Vacuum Cleaning of ВД1 and ВД2 air ducts in DC1

СОЖ maintenance

JEM Airlock Press

Strata Status Check

Genes in Space Hardware Test Stow

Glacier Sample Remove

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Procedure Review

NanoRacks Module-55 Install

JEM Airlock Leak Check

Health Maintenance System (HMS) FFQ or ISS Food Intake Tracker (ISS FIT)

Photo/TV N3/BEAM Camcorder Setup

ARED Platform Partial Fold

ARED Platform Fold Functional Handover.

Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) Node 3 Aft Unstow

Polar Desiccant Pack Swap

BEAM Ingress

ISS Crew Orientation

Environmental Health System (EHS) – Radiation Area Monitors (RAM) Deployment

CASKAD. Manual Mixing in Bioreactor

Video Recording of Greetings

Payloads Network Attached Storage (NAS) Vent Cleaning

EML Reprogramming Cable installation

Multi-purpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR) /Group Combustion Module (GCM) Component Deactivation

ISS Crew Orientation

ESA Monthly Management Conference

MOTOCARD. Experiment Ops

MOTOCARD. Operator Assistance with the Experiment

MELFI/MERLIN OsteoOmics Transfer

Handover of Increment 51 Crew

BEAM REM Sheild 1 Install

BEAM Cleanup and Egress

CALCIUM. Experiment Session 4

Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) Node 3 Aft Stow

ARED Platform Unfold Back to Nominal Position

ARED Footplate Unfold Back to Nominal Position Functional Handover

Emergency Cue Card Print

Nikon still camera sync with station time

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Procedure Review

Progress 435 (DC1) Stowage and IMS Ops

ISS Crew Orientation

EML Reprogramming Cable removal

Completed Task List Items

VEG03 plant water/photo

FIT screenshots – CDR and FE-2

OA7 trash gather

Food transfer

NORS O2 install

Ground Activities

All activities were completed unless otherwise noted.

EVA procedures conference

RPCM S11AC swap

JEMAL pressurization and leak check

Three-Day Look Ahead:

Saturday, 04/29: Crew off duty, housekeeping

Sunday, 04/30: Crew off duty

Monday, 05/01: SAM install, EVA A/L unstow/tool config, CSA CO activation/checkout, OsteoOmics hardware setup

QUICK ISS Status – Environmental Control Group:

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