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ISS Daily Summary Report – 1/11/2023 – ISS On-Orbit Status Report [1]

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Date: 2023-01-11

Payloads:

Confocal Space Microscope (COSMIC): The crew performed the necessary steps to replace the Light Emitting Diode (LED) fluorescent source in the COSMIC facility. The Confocal Space Microscope (Confocal Microscope) is a JAXA facility that provides fluorescence images of biological samples aboard the ISS. Confocal microscopy uses spatial filtering techniques to eliminate out-of-focus light or glare in specimens with thicknesses exceeding the immediate plane of focus. With the Confocal Microscope, data can be obtained on the fundamental nature of cellular and tissue structure and functions in real-time.

Host Pathogen: Saliva samples were collected in support of the Host Pathogen investigation. Spaceflight-Induced Changes in Microbial Virulence and the Impact to the Host Immune Response (Host Pathogen) analyzes the relationship between the increased microbial virulence and reduced human immune function commonly observed during orbital spaceflight. Researchers assess spaceflight-induced changes in immune status by collecting blood and saliva samples from crew members before, during, and after spaceflight and culturing the immune cells with both “normal” bacteria and bacteria grown under spaceflight analogue conditions. Results are intended to support the assessment of clinical risk to astronauts from infectious microbes as well as the development of countermeasures to restore immune function in astronauts.

Veg-05: The young plants growing in the two Veggie facilities were inspected, watered if necessary, and photographed. The experiment is growing Red Robin dwarf tomatoes for a little over 3 months and will perform multiple harvests of the fruits produced. The Pick-and-Eat Salad-Crop Productivity, Nutritional Value, and Acceptability to Supplement the ISS Food System (Veg-05) investigation is the next step in efforts to address the need for a continuous fresh-food production system in space.

Systems:

USOS Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Preparation Activities: In preparation for the upcoming 1A ISS Roll-Out Solar Array (IROSA) Prep EVA scheduled for January 20th, the crew completed a Hard Upper Torso (HUT) Degas as well as an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Cooling Loop Scrub. Following this, the crew performed EMU Checkouts, EMU Water Recharge, and EMU Liquid Cooling Ventilation Garment (LVCG) Water Fills. Lastly, the crew configured tools prior to EVA and performed a Simplified Aid for EVA Rescue (SAFER) Checkout. The main goal of this EVA is to route cables on two mod kits and install the 1A Mod Kit on the 1A Solar Array Wing (SAW) Mast Canister to prepare these SAWs for future IROSA installations.

Columbus Local Area Network (LAN) Switch (CLSW1) Operations: Today, the crew finalized Patch Panels 1.1 and 1.2 connections in the Starboard Endcone Area and connected the Columbus Ethernet Switch and AstroPi Vis to Patch Panel 1.2. The LAN provides the data interconnections of the Data Management System (DMS) nodes. This supports systems, subsystems, and payloads for communication in the Columbus module.

Transfer Cygnus Cargo Operations: Today, the crew continued cargo transfer operations between the ISS and the Cygnus NG-18 cargo vehicle. These operations included offloading crew provisions and hardware from NG-18. NG-18 is planned to remain at the space station until the beginning of March before it departs the ISS for an eventual destructive re-entry in the Earth’s atmosphere.

Health Maintenance System (HMS) Ultrasound 2 Scan: Today, the crew performed eye exams using ultrasound equipment. Eye exams are performed regularly on-board to monitor crewmembers’ eye health. Eyesight is one of the many aspects of the human body that is affected by long-duration stays in a microgravity environment.

Completed Task List Activities:

N/A

Today’s Ground Activities:

All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.

HRF2 Signal Analogue Downlink

EMU Data Recorder Operations [Active]

CCS S-band TLM HK1 Preempt [Active]

PRO MSRR Activation Commanding

PAUL Descent Commanding to Payload while on Dragon

Look Ahead Plan

Thursday, January 12 (GMT 012)

Payloads:

CIR/SoFIE High O2 Manifold Bottle Replace

EXPRESS Rack 8 Laptop HD Change and Software Load

JEM Confocal Space Microscope (COSMIC) Sample Removal

JWRS Valve Replace

Plant Habitat-03A Plant Thinning

Standard Measures Presleep Question

Veg-05 Plant Check

Systems:

EVA Equipment Lock Preparation

EVA Suit IV Review

EVA EMU OFV IV

Columbus STBD FWD Restore

EHS TOCA WRS Sample Analysis

Friday, January 13 (GMT 013)

Payloads:

AWP

SABLX CO2 Controller Install

SpaceDuino Hardware Remove

Standard Measures Post Sleep Questionnaire

Veg-05 Plant Check

Veggie POMS Questionnaire

Systems:

Transfer Cygnus Cargo Operations

EVA IROSA Strut Assembly

EVA MODKIT Familiarization and Bag Preparation

IFM WHC UR and IF R&R

EVA Procedure Conference

Saturday, January 14 (GMT 014)

Payloads:

Veg-05 Plant Check

Systems:

EVA Procedure Review

POC DOUG Software Review

SAFER Checkout

P/TV EVA Camera Turnaround

EHS – CSA-CP Extended Maintenance

Today’s Planned Activities:

All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.

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