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ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/13/2022 – ISS On-Orbit Status Report [1]

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Date: 2022-12-13

Payloads:

Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR): CIR Absorber Cartridge QDs (Quick Disconnects) were reconnected. The CIR includes an optics bench, combustion chamber, fuel and oxidizer control, and five different cameras for performing combustion investigations in microgravity.

Dose Distribution Inside the International Space Station-3D (DOSIS-3D): DOSTEL-2 data and power cables were removed from DOSIS Main Box in preparation for hardware return. ISS crewmembers are continually exposed to varying levels of radiation which can be harmful to their health. DOSIS-3D uses several active and passive detectors to determine the radiation doses inside the ISS. The goal is a three-dimensional radiation map covering all sections of the ISS.

JAXA Low Temp Protein Crystallization Growth (PCG): JAXA PCG Container was retrieved from the FROST (Freezer-Refrigerator Of STirling cycle). Photos were taken and the crew checked for screws inside, and then re-stowed it into the FROST. The objective of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Low Temperature Protein Crystallization Growth (JAXA Low Temp PCG) investigation is to grow high quality protein crystals in microgravity. The crystals are returned to Earth to determine protein structures in detail; the structures are used to develop pharmaceutical drugs, and to explore the mystery of our lives. The protein samples are launched to the ISS by a SpaceX Dragon Cargo Vehicle and crystallized at 4°C using the counter-diffusion method.

Liquid Behavior: Liquid Behavior Box A was setup for Run-1. Fluid behavior in the micro/low-gravity environment is different from the behavior on Earth, and the fluid behavior in the system sometimes affects its performance. The Observation of Liquid Behavior in Partial G Environment investigation provides important information for engineers and scientists to better predict how liquid behaves in the low gravity environment for the optimal design of equipment for future space activities.

NanoRacks External Platform (NREP) Inserts: The LiSR (Longwave Infrared Sensing demonstratoR) hardware was removed, and the IAEA hardware was installed. Feasibility Study on Seed Irradiation in Space for Induced Genetic Diversity and Plant Mutation Breeding (NanoRacks-IAEA) exposes seeds of two plant species to microgravity and cosmic radiation inside and outside of the ISS for three to seven months. After return to Earth, the seeds are germinated, and the biology and genome of the plants evaluated. Using radiation to induce genetic variations is commonly used to help select for desirable traits in plants. Results may advance breeding to develop crop varieties able to withstand increasingly harsh growing environments on Earth created by climate change.

Systems:

Atmospheric Control System (ACS) Nitrogen Oxygen Recharge System (NORS) Oxygen Transfer Operations: Today, the crew started with the gather of a new NORS Tank in preparation of installation. In part 1, the crew first terminated O2 Gas Transfer from NORS and configured for NORS O2 Teardown. Then the crew prepared the area for the new O2 tank. Finally, the crew installed the NORS O2 Recharge Tank to the ISS Airlock oxygen tanks via equalization. NORS tanks and their support fixtures are designed to be plugged into the station’s existing air supply network to refill the tanks that were used before and brought up aboard space shuttles.

Completed Task List Activities:

EVA FPS Tool Stow (GMT 345/346)

IFM WAP Repair

Today’s Ground Activities:

All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.

Hardline O2 Unavailable

Update the IOS on Routers

ARS TAS Vacuum Leak Check

NanoRacks External Platform Hardware SWAP

JEM Airlock Depressurization and Vent

Look Ahead Plan

Wednesday, December 14 (GMT 348)

Payloads:

JAXA JWRS Equipment Exchange Part 2 (JAXA)

Liquid Behavior Run 2 (JAXA)

Plant Hab-03A Review (NASA)

Repository Urine and Blood (NASA)

Rodent Access Unit Clean (NASA)

Standard Measures Post Sleep Questionnaire (NASA)

Systems:

COL HD VCA-1 R&R

EVA Procedure Review

EVA Procedure Conference

EVA Helmet Operations

EVA DOUG Review

RS EVA 56

Thursday, December 15 (GMT 349)

Payloads:

CBEF-L Box LTL Valve Close (JAXA)

JAXA JWRS MSPR Setup (JAXA)

Liquid Behavior Closeout (JAXA)

MELFI Icebrick Install (NASA)

Plant Hab-03A Water Fill (NASA)

SABL CO2 Controller Install (NASA)

Spaceborne Computer 2 Data Recording (NASA)

Standard Measures Pre Sleep Questionnaire (NASA)

VEG-05 Wick Open and Plant Check (NASA)

Systems:

IFM Thermal Amine Scrubber Control Unit Removal

EVA Tool Configuration

Dragon Powered Cargo Pallet Sleeve Troubleshooting

EMU Cuff Checklist Incorporation

Friday, December 16 (GMT 350)

Payloads:

JAXA JWRS Valve Change (JAXA)

MELFI Icebrick Insert (NASA)

Portable Pulmonary Function System Calibrate (ESA)

Sphere Camera-1 Assembly

Systems:

EHS PWD Sample Collect

OBT EVA ROBoT Session

US EVA Helmet Light Install

US EVA REBA Checkout

US EVA Battery Checkout

ROBO Procedure Conference

Today’s Planned Activities:

All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.

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